S1·E1 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- July 19, 2007
- Runtime
- 49 minutes
- Director
- Alan Taylor
- Writer
- Matthew Weiner
- Score
- 7.4/10 (46 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Mad Men air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Smoke Gets in Your Eyes') originally aired on July 19, 2007.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Smoke Gets in Your Eyes')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 49 minutes.
What happens in Mad Men Season 1 Episode 1?
In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels....
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