Some of us watching "Mad Men" might be inspired to take up cigarettes or day-drinking, but your local librarian has a list of titles to consider if you're the type who wants to pick up a book. The Los Angeles Public Library put together a list of books from the "Mad Men" themselves, novels that Don Draper read and even a few dispatches from the steno pool. more ›

It's hard to believe it's been three years since Origami Vinyl first opened its doors. Since then, the record shop/box office/concert loft has been embraced by the Echo Park community, and has hosted some unforgettable events. LAist sat down with store owner Neil Schield to chat about tonight's cupcake-filled anniversary celebration, the latest vinyl trends and Origami's plans for Record Store Day on April 21. more ›

The sleek modern lines and vibrant touches of color in Don Draper's new apartment on "Mad Men" spring from the changing styles of the mid-1960s, and set decorator Claudette Didul took the L.A. Times on a virtual tour of apartment 17B. more ›

Sound familiar? Guy arrives in Los Angeles with a 10-year-old car and a head full of dreams of Hollywood, only to be bested by parking tickets and towing fines and then left to chase his stardom with a bus pass when the city hauls the car away. more ›

To help satiate those sweaty for Betty, jonsing for Joan, pining for Peggy, raving for Roger and drooling over Draper, AMC recently unleashed several 30-second online teaser videos promising that our beloved, scandalous characters "are back." more ›

Lots of Halloween treats tonight - check out our summary and listings. --- "Conan" starts broadcasting in NYC tonight. --- Bill Burr on Fallon tonight. --- We found an hourlong interview with Matt Weiner vid. --- All this + more & the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan. more ›

The AMC hit show "Mad Men" brought its womanizing and day drinking to Baldwin Park on Wednesday. Crews and cast were filming at a vacant restaurant near the former Howard Johnson lodge on Dalewood Avenue, which is now the Regency Inn and Suites. more ›

Hold it right there. Not so fast crediting Eric Leist with the invention of Facebook Timeline, a new interface hitting screens in the coming weeks. There's a new old technology wizard in town - Don Draper. more ›

January Jones took a break from her busy filming schedule to pen a piece for the Huffington Post today about the dangers of shark finning. Jones, a spokeswoman for non-profit ocean protection group Oceana, wrote the article in support of AB 376, an anti-finning bill that passed the CA state senate last week. more ›

So vintage feminist Gloria Steinem is (finally) targeting NBC's "The Playboy Club" along with the Parent's Television Council and all the other fuddy-duddies because it's sexist, inaccurate, etc. We think you shouldn't watch it because it will be garbage. All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for tonight. more ›

Both Jon Hamm and "Mad Men" were winners at this weekend's Television Critics Awards - a great actor on a great show but there were better options that the TCA ignored in these and almost every other category. We review the awards categories, give you a news tidbit about FEARnet, and provide you with the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan. more ›

AMC's "Breaking Bad" isn't going anywhere, there is no 'drama' about the negotiations, and AMC itself is not becoming a failed network, so ignore the idiotic echochamber that is the Internet and enjoy one of the best shows ever on TV. --- Plus check out the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for tonight. more ›

How would advertising big wigs launch a campaign to tout high speed rail in 1965? First, start with a meeting underscored with a jazzy record and bolstered with some fine spirits. Then, thing of the most anti-feminist angle possible (as in, ladies, don't worry about all those knobs and buttons in a car, be passive while riding a train!). Then scoff at predictions the price of gas could exceed a buck forty years out. In fact, scoff at the stupidity of even having to pitch the idea of high speed rail, since the idea should be selling itself. more ›

Mad Men embodies many things to many people. You might dig Bert Cooper's art and shoeless ways, loathe Pete's ambition or swoon over the Draper's while rooting for their eternal happiness/ruin. Of all the books and merch associated with the hit show, Dyna Moe's Mad Men: The Illustrated World is one of the few that doesn't take itself too seriously which is why you should check out her signing at Book Soup tomorrow evening at 5 p.m. more ›

The Hollywood Heritage Museum will have author Jerry Beck on hand to give you a history of the Looney Tunes and a screening of a selection of Looney Tune Cartoons in celebration of his latest book, The 100 Greatest Looney Tune Cartoons. Tickets for Hollywood Heritage members are $5, non-members pay $10. Tickets sold at the door. Event starts at 7:30 p.m. more ›

Still trying to figure out the meaning behind the last moment's of the "Mad Men" series finale on Sunday. Of course we were wrong with the theory we voiced yesterday about Sally Draper being at the crux of the finale. [Spoiler Alert] Was it a cop out for Don to get engaged to his secretary? We're convinced that Bookmaker.com is... more ›

At 10pm tonight another season of AMC's groundbreaking series, "Mad Men", reaches its conclusion. The now-divorced Don Draper continues his thick-waisted conquest of as many women as possible and as many bottles as possible - although halfway through the season he cut back a bit on the booze in order to write a diary which meant we were subjected to a lot of unnecessary Don Draper narrations. more ›

Actor Jon Hamm's (Mad Men's Don Draper, obviously) secret has started to slip out over the last few years. The handsome, Emmy-nominated thespian is hilarious. Hamm was a recent guest on Never Not Funny, the highly successful comedy (audio and video) podcast hosted by stand-up Jimmy Pardo (LAist Interview,) and produced by Matt Belkap. The rapid-fire three-way banter reveals that, while Pardo has legendary timing and quickness (to which Belknap is a great compliment,) Hamm's comedy chops are enough to earn him comedic leading-man consideration. more ›

AMC's smash hit drama Mad Men's fourth season is in full swing, and while the show is set in New York, it's filmed out here. You can sometimes spot where the characters are dining, meeting, shopping or imbibing on the show as a familiar location (Cole's, for example). But if you want to live like a real Mad Man or Madame, the Huffington Post has put together a list of 12 places where you can trade today for yesteryear in the comfort of your own city. more ›

Ok, so yeah, "Boardwalk Empire" premieres this Sunday on HBO. Even though Sunday evening is a crowded slot, this show should percolate to the top of your viewing options (if you have HBO). more ›

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The TV Junkie Plan: "Hard Knocks", "The Fabulous Beekman Boys", "Man Shops Globe", "Tosh.0", "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" (Laura Linney), Kimmel ( Jason Schwartzman), Fallon (Michael Cera) more ›

Mad Men is back. Of course, Don Draper and company are still smoking. Does the AMC hit make you want to light up? more ›

Hey high rollers, how'd you like that "Man Men" premiere last night? According to Nielsen Media Research 48% of you "Mad Men" watchers make more than $100,000/yr so you're already living the life. more ›

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The legendary Diana Ross takes the stage at Nokia Theatre tonight to perform a collection of her greatest hits. Ross secured her place in music history as the lead singer for The Supremes and later with a very successful solo career. In addition to her musical accomplishments, Ross and The Supremes were an instrumental part of Motown's golden era, along with Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and other great singers. She is also credited with having discovered the late Michael Jackson. Show starts at 8:00 PM. more ›