Don and Peggy are seen interviewing an eager young man, Danny Siegel, who was referred to them by Roger Sterling, This man has come armed with his imaginary portfolio to show what he can do to be of help in the agency. The only reason Don agreed to interview him was because he is a cousin of Jane Sterling, so Roger had go through the motions to please his wife. Don and Peggy decide not to hire the man.
Don, Roger, Pete and Joan go to the annual Clio awards. The new agency is nominated for the best spot in household cleansers. Their job with Glo-Coat is the winner and the agency is recognized with the prestigious prize. Don drinks a lot at the party. Unfortunately, they must go back to the office because they have a meeting with Life cereal executives. Don, visibly tipsy, makes the presentation. The cereal people do not care much for what they are shown. Don ad libs a few slogans. The one that hits is a tag that came from Danny Siegel's portfolio of ideas.
Roger, who has been dictating his memoirs to his secretary, suddenly remembers how Don Draper came to work for him. In flashbacks we see Roger at a fur showroom buying a mink coat for Joan. They were lovers at the time, so he wanted to show his appreciation to her. Don is the salesman. Roger gives Don Draper his card. Little did he imagine Don will haunt him for a job in the advertising agency, until he gets it out of a worn out Roger.
Don has directed Peggy to work on an idea for an upcoming campaign. She does not like the new art director, Rizzo. Don asks his secretary to get them a hotel room so they can work in that environment. Rizzo is a show off. He wants to shock Peggy by his bold language. When he tells her she is uptight, Peggy rises to the challenge by getting off her clothes, asking Rizzo to do the same. Rizzo has a problem with his endowment and Peggy calls his bluff.
Pete Campbell is quite surprised when he learns Ken Cosgrove is coming for an interview. He is being considered by the new agency because he is not satisfied with the present job. Pete has words with Lane about not having been told about the return of Ken, who was chosen by Lane Pryce to be a co-account manager with Pete. Now, feeling superior, Pete wants to be recognized.
This episode was directed by Scott Hornbacher. It was written by Eric and Brett Johnson in collaboration with the creator of the series, Matthew Weiner. The idea of running through the program has to do with stealing ideas and facing a challenge head on, as shown by the plucky Peggy Olsen.
Don, Roger, Pete and Joan go to the annual Clio awards. The new agency is nominated for the best spot in household cleansers. Their job with Glo-Coat is the winner and the agency is recognized with the prestigious prize. Don drinks a lot at the party. Unfortunately, they must go back to the office because they have a meeting with Life cereal executives. Don, visibly tipsy, makes the presentation. The cereal people do not care much for what they are shown. Don ad libs a few slogans. The one that hits is a tag that came from Danny Siegel's portfolio of ideas.
Roger, who has been dictating his memoirs to his secretary, suddenly remembers how Don Draper came to work for him. In flashbacks we see Roger at a fur showroom buying a mink coat for Joan. They were lovers at the time, so he wanted to show his appreciation to her. Don is the salesman. Roger gives Don Draper his card. Little did he imagine Don will haunt him for a job in the advertising agency, until he gets it out of a worn out Roger.
Don has directed Peggy to work on an idea for an upcoming campaign. She does not like the new art director, Rizzo. Don asks his secretary to get them a hotel room so they can work in that environment. Rizzo is a show off. He wants to shock Peggy by his bold language. When he tells her she is uptight, Peggy rises to the challenge by getting off her clothes, asking Rizzo to do the same. Rizzo has a problem with his endowment and Peggy calls his bluff.
Pete Campbell is quite surprised when he learns Ken Cosgrove is coming for an interview. He is being considered by the new agency because he is not satisfied with the present job. Pete has words with Lane about not having been told about the return of Ken, who was chosen by Lane Pryce to be a co-account manager with Pete. Now, feeling superior, Pete wants to be recognized.
This episode was directed by Scott Hornbacher. It was written by Eric and Brett Johnson in collaboration with the creator of the series, Matthew Weiner. The idea of running through the program has to do with stealing ideas and facing a challenge head on, as shown by the plucky Peggy Olsen.