“Mad Men” and the smoking culture of the ’60s — killing off one of its characters through lung cancer

One of the things that the show “Mad Men” has gained notoriety for is its depiction of the hedonistic culture of the establishment of the 1960s — from three martini lunches to infidelity and most obviously, smoking. Main character Don Draper smokes heavily and has been in charge of advertising campaigns for cigarette brands. In … Continue reading “Mad Men” and the smoking culture of the ’60s — killing off one of its characters through lung cancer