Hot Topic - Grandpa Gene: Gone Too Soon?

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AMCtv.com awards the Talk forum and blog commenters quoted in our weekly "Hot Topics" post with prizes like a Mad Men pen or a Mad Men poster (limit one per person).

Among the many topics of discussion was Grandpa Gene's passing in this week's episode. R.I.P Betty's dad!

• "Just when the family's getting to know and appreciate his wisdom, he's gone." --

• "He was a bitter S.O.B. But I do agree he was becoming more likable. He was old school all the way." --Christopher

• "I'm glad the old coot, Mean Gene, kicked the bucket." --Loves Mad Men

Log onto the Talk forum to join in this conversation or start a Mad Men topic of your own. As always, your comments throughout the blog are welcome.


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Okay, I'm quoted here. Now where is my pen?

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hey bloggers check out blog already started on this topic i don't want to sound bossy, i'm just saying.


Q&A-RYAN CUTRONA ( GENE HOFSTADT )

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I hate to be like grandpa here but," where is my dvd pen poster ,and a part in the show?" I was also quoted....

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If I find out who you contact for your poster and pen, Christopher, I will type it here. I want my poster and pen too. You will notice I was also quoted.

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Well,thank you,I want a speaking role too..

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a speaking role..... an extra...... man i'd settle for watching them film. but i'm afraid if i run into one of peggy's family i'll slap their face, her mother and sister can be so mean spirited

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Congrats guys! I got my pen for a quote ages ago, so it may not still work like this, but someone (Lily? or Clayton? or John F.?.... who knows?) from AMC should send you an e-mail about it all....whether there's a choice of prize anymore, I have no idea.

Congrats again...always love reading you guys' posts.

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I have a pen and a mug. I am so proud. I think you are probably getting the poster. Congratulations to all of you. Maybe you could all be extras next time they have an office party...that would be a hoot and a half!

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Oh man, I want that mug sooooooooooooo bad!!!!

Don't get too impatient guys... it will take a while to get the email and then will take a while to get your pen/mug/poster/whatever. But it is so worth it... I love my pen!!!

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I feel like I am watching classic old TV made in the early sixties and it it just blows me away. The way this show is going, it should be seen by everyone who can grasp TV production at its ultimate best!
Keep it up, the opening graphics are fantastic, it reminds me of Rod Serling introducing the Twilight Zone episodes for its own unigue 2009 style. Can't wait to next episode!

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I JUST RECEIVED AN EMAIL FOR OUR PRIZES SO CHECK YOUR EMAIL.....

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Hey, Christopher, do you get a choice of prize?

I forgot, z...I won a mug, too, but it was for that other thing (not the Talk Forum quotes) waaaay back there when Clayton was around. I don't think his column "Meet the Reader" is around anymore.

I wish they would give a prize each time posters are quoted, and not just the first time....I sure would love one of those new black (travel??) mugs....wonder if they also have the little "Fill to this line with whiskey" printed around the inside like the (old) white china ones??

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Scfan no choice. Poster most likely....

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I know SCFan... I've been quoted four times but I've got one pen... *sigh*

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Whoops, I take that back... I've got a pen and a poster (just received the poster today). I love it (even if it's not a coffee cup)...

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You know, I was quoted last year and got the e-mail, but I never did get my pen in the mail. :(

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.....Finally those kids were getting some real, hands-on guidance and parenting, and then "flop."

As is often the case IRL, Gene knew his time was nigh, but absolutely no one wanted to hear about it.

What a loss - we'll miss you, Ryan!

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well, not that I am bitter or anything, but if I didn't win something, then you must just be picking names out of a hat. especially on the Grandpa Gene story line.

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@hobocode: I think the writer likes my responses. But if you really want it, you can have my poster.

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@Christopher: The person who sent me an email does not match anyone working at AMC.

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Interesting delivery of the line by Peggy to Don, considering that much later Sally finds a flight attendant's wings in Don's suitcase after his trip to Baltimore.UGG Boots

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Interesting delivery of the line by Peggy to Don, considering that much later Sally finds a flight attendant's wings in Don's suitcase after his trip to Baltimore.UGG Boots