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Mad Men Gets 4th Season

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 1, 2009 8:23 PM CDT

(AP) – AMC television is advertising the good news for Mad Men—the 1960s Madison Avenue drama will return for a fourth season. The series debuted as a low-rated, critical darling but has seen its audience grow at the start of its third season. The early renewal lets viewers know the retro saga will continue next year, AMC said today in announcing its decision.

Mad Men, which last year drew fewer than 2 million viewers per episode, attracted an audience of 2.8 million for the Aug. 16 season premiere. The series has registered an impact beyond its numbers. The reigning best-drama Emmy winner is up for the honor again at the Sept. 20 awards, and its period fashions have been cited as an influence by designers.

This photo released by AMC shows John Slattery, as Roger Sterling, left, and Jon Hamm as Don Draper in Mad Men.
This photo released by AMC shows John Slattery, as Roger Sterling, left, and Jon Hamm as Don Draper in "Mad Men".   (AP Photo)
In this publicity image released by AMC, January Jones portrays Betty Draper, left, and Jon Hamm portrays Don Draper in the series Mad Men.
In this publicity image released by AMC, January Jones portrays Betty Draper, left, and Jon Hamm portrays Don Draper in the series "Mad Men."   (AP Photo)
In this publicity image released by AMC, Jon Hamm portrays Don Draper in the series Mad Men.
In this publicity image released by AMC, Jon Hamm portrays Don Draper in the series "Mad Men."   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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BryanJ62
Sep 2, 2009 5:11 AM CDT
One of the best shows I have seen in years. Finally, something worth watching.
The_Pinkston
Sep 2, 2009 4:44 AM CDT
I concur excellent show. And lots of hot women on the show got to love that.
Observer
Sep 2, 2009 2:27 AM CDT
Best show on TV. January Jones just must taste great. And showing them smoke weed in the office on Sunday night was priceless. Drunk wives. snotty bitches, gotta love it.

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