ABOUT THE CONTEST
AMCtv.com invites you to submit an audition video clip of pre-selected lines from Mad Men Season 2. These monologues were originally spoken by one of the following characters: Don Draper, Roger Sterling, Pete Campbell, Joan Holloway, Bobbie Barrett, and Jimmy Barrett. Click here to watch the original performances.
PRIZE
The Grand Prize winner will win a chance at a walk-on role in Mad Men Season 4. Round trip airfare to Los Angeles, CA plus hotel accommodations will be provided for the Grand Prize winner and a guest. Ten First Prize winners will each receive a Mad Men Season 2 DVD set.
JUDGES
Mad Men's executive producer/writer Matthew Weiner will select the Grand Prize Winner.
Registered AMCtv.com members vote for and comment on their favorite entries to determine finalists.
The 20 entries to receive the highest number of votes enter the final round.
The 10 entries to receive the highest number of votes in the final round will become First Prize Winners.
SCHEDULE
Submission Period
The submission period has closed
First Round
The first round has closed
Finalists Announced
Fri., Oct. 16 @ 5PM ET
Final Round
The final round has closed
Winner announced on or near the end of Nov.
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So glad to see you made it into the next round! Congrats!!!
Break a leg, Ralph!
Best of luck!
Voted, Spade
Nice work making it into the next round! Good luck!
Voted
voted :)
heeey good luck ! hope u win!!!
=]
-teena o.
Bonne chance et ĂȘtre sain!
YAY!!!! Happy to see that some real talent made it into the finals!
Good luck...I'm rooting for you!
Good job making it into the Top 20!
You've got my vote!
A true talent!
we're so ecstatic to see you're a finalist...congrats! BAL!!!
Good luck!!!!!!
go Raphy go Raphy
go Raphy go Raphy
Raph you are the men. Good luck and congratulations
VOTED FOR YOU AGAIN DUDE, WHEN YOU MAKE IT BIG YOU BETTER LET ME RIDE YOUR COAT-TAILS!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Ralph!!!! Good Luck!!!!
Congratulations on making the finals!!! You belong on that show...good luck!
YOU FIT THE ROLE, WHEN YOU MAKE IT REMEMBER ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im back to vote for you, you owe me a dinner honey ;)
We are so proud of you
Good luck and congratulations
Tina & Eddie
Congrats again! hope you make it into the next round.
To all the Haters out there, GET A LIFE! :-p
In the words of Tina Turner "You're simply the best, better than all the rest!" No, seriously, you are AWESOME!!! Great monologue...looking forward to seeing you on Season 4! :)
preetteeeee gooooood! my friend, you know who.
Great work, Ralph!!! Best of luck! :)
I've got my fingers crossed for you! GL!
Good luck man! Hope you make it!
you'd be perfect for that show...you totally fit the part. BAL!!
U da man!!!!! ~JM
Don't worry Murph....the "BOYS IN BLUE" gotcha back....
Old school style.
Nice job becoming a finalist. You deserve it!!!
posted it allover my fb/myspace pages! hope you win!
voted....good luck!
Absolutely mahvelous!!!!!!
Ralphy, yours is by far the best one. Good luck!
just saw you made it into the next round. congrats & good luck to you!
Fantastic monologue!! Hoping you make the top 10.....good luck!
--Mikey
Nicely done!
Good luck, Ralph!!!!!!
Ralph, Congratulations once more. Luis MDO
GL from everyone at the landing!!!
Great job Ralph - fingers crossed!!! :) Genevieve
Your delivery is perfect! Plus, I like how you added the Mad Men music to your submission...nice touch!
we absolutely love it!!! good luck!
-Dani & Doug
Excellent work!!!
Simply magnificent.....best of luck!
BREAK A LEG!!!!!
You really are a natural. Congratulations on making it this far...I'm hoping you win. :-)
Greg
Awesome work!
that show is perfect for you. you'd fit right in...break a leg!
Buena Suerte!!!!!!!
Go get that playa
very authentic murph, you got the look. goodluck.
give me a porgie sandwhichwith the head on! that boy is gooooooooood
681 clarkson ave bulding G we got your back son
NICCCCEEE!!!!!!
yours really is the best!
lol love the little mad man icon in the bottom right corner.
congrats on making it to this level! we hope you win!!!!
-rob&fam
Nice Job Ralph. You are the best. Good Juck!!!
Voted. Good Luck!
Amazing performance!!!! Good luck, Ralph!
Break a leg, Ralph!!!!!!!!
WAY TO GO! GOOD LUCK!
Congrats on being a finalist! I think you'd be great on that show...best of luck!!! -Marc
very, very nice! g'luck!
Great job & good luck!
MAGNIFICENT!
voted!
~meg
YAYYYYY!!!!!! GO RALPH!!!!!!
Very impressive, Ralph. Good luck!
Congratulations Ralph!!!!!
Oh my God this guy is the REAL DEAL!!! He should be a show regular! Such talent and looks the role.
Love it! Good job!
I agree with Ms. Lorca...they should make you a regular on the show. You really are perfect for it...good luck!
Ralph -- you're a natural! Good luck, buddy! -Mr. C
ralph murphy's got my vote! break a leg!
I'm a huge fan of the show and think you'd be great on it. Hope they pick you. Good luck!
Congratulations and GOOD LUCK!!!
you are actually a pretty good actor, and not just an impressionist!
Great job....good luck!!!!
EXCELLENT!!! GL!!!
voted, good luck!
very nice work buddy...a true talent indeed! -jimbo
Voted earlier in the week but had trouble leaving a comment. Just wanted to say that your monologue is amazing...you're such a natural at this. I wish you all the best. Good luck!!!!
Well, butter my buns & call me a biscuit -- I'm impressed! Congrats & good luck!
Dear Mr. Murphy,
I think you are simply delightful! I was a contestant in the last round but something happened where my millions of votes were not acknowledged!
I could see you were a shining star from the get go!
I voted for you!
Best of luck!
Dutifully Yours,
The Perfect Secretary
Voted for ya RM.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK MURPH!!!!!
- PETE
you are truely talented. i really hope you win. good luck!
You got the "it factor"
Voted for ya. GL.
Bang it out!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent, you would fit right in.
I agree....your perfect for the show. I hope we all get to see you in Season 4!
no lo contendre.......figure it out slow people, you go RM.
conseguir en el autobĂșs a Hollywood
Excellent work, Mad Men is a great show, I really hope to see you on there.
Midnight shift gotcha!
Dieser Mann ist guter Schauspieler fĂŒr die MĂ€nner verrĂŒckt zu zeigen.
Er sieht aus wie berĂŒhmte Schauspieler Deutschland
Good luck, Ralph!!!!
Ralph:
Know I'm the wind beneath your wings!
Robert
Got my vote in Ralph, best of luck.
BREAK A LEG, RALPH!!!
yours is the best, bro! you'd be great on that show. good luck from all of us!! -damion
So impressive...I'll be very, very angry if you don't get picked. ;) Good luck!
Voted! Good luck!
Voted, nice........cheers!
Great work Ralph, we'll be watching for you.
Mr. N
I LOVE IT!!!! YOURS IS THE BEST....BY FAR! GOOD LUCK!
Good luck, Ralph! We're hoping you win. :-)
Great Job!!!!!!
Fantastic performance....hope you win! break a leg!
Mr. Murphy's got my vote. His performance is solid and effortless. Truly a natural! Bravo on making the top 20!!
~Will
Ralph, you're a delight to watch. Good luck to you!
You did a terrific job and totally deserve to win. Good luck!
My favorite one! Good luck, Murph!
Ralph,
Break a leg!!!
~Frank
Ralph,
Break a leg!!!
~Frank
Good luck, Mr. Murphy!
I like yours a lot and have voted for you....good luck!
I love your submission and think you have the right look for the show. Hope you get picked! Good luck & congrats on making this far!
Great job, Murph! Hope to see you on the show!
Voted for you...best of luck!!!!
Fantastic work, Ralph! We've got our fingers crossed for you. Good luck!
Phenomenal! GL!
I love Mad Men!!! It's truly a great show and Mr. Murphy would be a wonderful addition to it. Good luck!
Pure talent!!!!! Glad to see you on here!
You never cease to amaze us...great work, Ralph!
Voted.
K.D.
One word -- M**SH!!!!!!! ;)
Good luck, bro!!!!
I give it two thumbs up! Nice work, Murph!
I â„ yours!!! It's the best one! Good luck!
I see you're on your way to great things. Good luck, Ralph!
Yeaahhh! Well done!!!
Hope to see you on Season 4. Best wishes!
PS: I've posted it on my Facebook page...hopefully that'll help.
Perfection! Hope you get on the show. Good luck!
Amazing work! Good luck!
Ralph,
Kudos!!! You did an awesome job with your monologue. Hoping you make the top ten.
~Judy
Love the show and your piece as Pete Campbell is excellent. You'd be great, best wishes!
I agree...you'd be great on Mad Men! Hope you win...GL!
Came across your submission via FB. I think your monologue is really good compared to what I've seen so far. You definitely have my vote. Good luck to you! Maybe I'll get to see more of your acting next season. Cheers!
Good luck, Ralph!
So incredibly happy for you & hoping you get picked by Mr. Weiner for Season 4. Break a leg, Murphy!!!
-R. Black
GL!!!
Everything is done perfectly -- acting, editing, wardrobe, etc. Good job! I'm very impressed! Break a leg!
You're very talented. Hope you win. Good luck, Ralph!
GO RALPH!!!!
Congratulations and best wishes!
Good luck!
Mr. Murphy's quite the talent and such a natural. He's got my vote! Break a leg!
Your submission is sheer perfection!!! Great job, Murph!
~Mark
My wife and I watch the show religiously. We think your acting is on point. Plus, you have the right look for that show. You definitely have our vote. Good luck, Mr. Murphy!
Voted....#590!!! YAY RALPH!!!!!! You're the best!
In bocca al lupo!
Voted for yours. :) Good luck!
Good shit Ralph!
I love the show and would love to see you on Season 4. Break a leg, Mr. Murphy!
great job & good luck!
I-like-it-a-lot!
Break a leg, Murph!
A stunning performance! Good luck!
Best of luck!
One of the best shows on TV right now. You totally have the right look for it. Good luck!
Voted!!! Cheers.
Good luck Murph!
you're quite the actor, murph...i had no idea. hopefully, we'll all get to see more of your acting real soon. congrats & best wishes!
Lovin' it!! Good luck, Ralph!
extra excited 4u...hope u win, murph!
Just dropping by to express my happiness for you and wish you all the best. Break a leg, Ralph!!!!
Hope they pick ya. Good luck!
Nice work, my friend! GL!
I could watch yours over and over again. You look like a true cast member. Best wishes!!!
You've got my vote indeed! Good luck!
Your boys in blue are pushing for you....good luck!
It's nice to see some real acting...no ridiculous gimmicks. You're a true actor...Bravo!
Wow amazing work!!!!!!! Hope to see you in Season IV!
buona fortuna!!!!
Good luck, Murphy!!!!!
Good job making it to this round and here's hoping you make it into the top ten. Cheers & good luck!
nice suit, murph....anyway, i can borrow it sometime. jk ;) in all honesty, you are excellent at this...hope you get selected. you really desrve. good luck!
EXCELLENT STUFF!!! GOOD LUCK!
What a remarkable piece! Good luck!
Your submission is wonderful. I think you'd be great on Mad Men. Very nice work! Break a leg, Mr. Murphy!
Great acting, Ralph! Hoping to see more of it in the near future. Cheers! ~Daisy
perfection is your middle name. nice work, murph!
Absolutely fabulous.....good luck, Ralph!
voted, #829....good luck, murph!
terrific work! congrats & good luck!
Marvelous! Good luck, Ralph!
Good luck!
Mad Men is currently my favorite show on television. I think you did a great job as Pete Campbell. You would be perfect. Good luck!
Splendid performance, Mr. Murphy! You've got my vote. Good luck.
Break a leg, Ralph!
congrats, wishing you all the best!
Good Luck, Ralph!!!!!
way to go, ralph! hope you win...best wishes from everyone!
Ralph,
Everyone in our neighborhood is rooting for you! Good luck!
BRAVO, RALPH!!! CONGRATS ON GETTING THIS FAR!
Go Ralphy!!! Good Luck.
Nice job, Murph! Looking forward to seeing you on season four ;).....good luck!
Good job, Ralph!
Yay Ralph!!! Keep plucking that chicken...lol. ;) You are delightful to watch. Good luck!
You know you have my vote. Good luck, Murph!
love how Ralph who gets the biggest "wave o votes" than anyone is off hating on people for their MAILADMIN comments. That appeared on all active contestants comments yesterday afternoon during a time when no comments could be posted. AMC has taken extra steps so that can not occur. We can only imagine how much sleep you lost voting and should chalk it up to being delirious. May the best entry win.
MAILADMIN only appeared on entries who were getting votes yesterday afternoon when you were at work or something. No comments could get through. So tell you "friends"
Excellent work, Ralph! I'm so proud of you and honored to know someone as talented as yourself. Good luck, handsome!
xo,
Gaby
On a side note:
You gotta love the haters! Though it is sad to see a contestant hiding behind their usernames in an attempt to sabotage another contestant who actually has a decent piece. For whatever reason, it seems such contestant feels perhaps threatened. That's the only explanation I can offer up for his non-sensical rants. In the only sensical words of that hater, "May the best entry win!"
Oh Wave! Did you guys all share the same Vote Bot robot program? So sad! You're free to vote for yourself day and night, all the Vote Bot cheaters, but it doesn't make the videos winners! Just cheaters.
Ah so he used a voting robot, looks like a lot of people on the top ten did. Go get 'em!
Voted for you....good luck, Ralph!
Ralph -- You do an awesome job with the Pete Campbell monologue. Hope you get selected for the show! BAL!
Honestly had no idea acting was an interest of yours not to mention what a great actor you are. You learn something new everyday. You're a man of many talents, Murph. Congrats & good luck! -RJ
Just checking back to see how you were doing in the competition. The suspense is killing us. Once again, good luck!!! :)
Dream big, Murph! Yours is definitely a quality piece. Good luck!
Dropping in to give you everyone's best wishes and let you know that we loved your bit. You deserve a spot on the show. Buona fortuna!
-MM
Ralph I hope you win! You are obviously the best one, since you have some hateration going on!! lol
Nice work, Murph! Best of luck!
vote 943...go murph! good luck!
Great job, Ralph!
Amazing peformance! Ralph Murphy is a true natural at this. Good luck, buddy!!!!
A wonderful Pete Campbell! I like that you picked him to do. Most people seem to have done Draper by the looks of it. Break a leg!!
Voted, good luck Murph!
break a leg, murf!
You're a marvelous Pete Campbell. Keep on acting, Murph!
Good luck, bro! You're the best!
kudos on a job well done!
My vote's in! Break a leg!
Been trying all day to get my vote and comment in but it keeps locking up me :/. Anyway, great job on your submission and don't pay attention to any haters. Best wishes from everyone!
Nice job, Ralph! ~Jeff
We finally got to vote for you....break a leg!!!!
#1061 Gooooo Ralphhhhh!!!!!!
Best of luck, Murph!
Your performance is great! Nice work, Ralph. I hope you make it on the show. Good luck!
You may want to check out the recent comment on Monica's page.
I like your submission very much and hope that you get selected for the show. Good luck!
GO RALPHNESS!!! GOOD LUCK!
Best of luck, Ralphy!
good luck!
I would just like to take a minute to thank those who took time out of their busy schedules to log and on and vote/comment or just to check out my video and the other actors who submitted their entries, Having taken a moment to look at all the final entries, it's interesting to see how the same monologue can be conveyed in different ways, each one displaying their ability to become someone else, all talented in their own unique way. Reading some of the comments as well it is unfortunate to see that some of the contestants have personal issues with one another, this is unfortunate and something I don't quite understand, try to remember that this is just a little contest in which I don't believe will launch someone's career. Yes you are competing against others, but the real competition is competing against yourself to do the best job you can........Best of luck to all of you.
RM
nice comment mr. murphy.
Hey there Ralph! Rich Finley here, wanted to stop by and say congrats on being a finalist and best of luck to you as this week the winner gets chosen. I really liked your Pete, it wasn't an impression, but just an honest, clean interpretation, nice stuff. Good luck, and have a great week...
I agree with drastis...very nice words from a stand up type of guy. I really hope Mr. Weiner picks you, Ralph. Good luck!
The suspense is killing us. Still hoping you're picked as the winner. Once again good luck! Cheers!