'Mad Men' And The Sexual Revolution

Judging by Roger Sterlings' activities on last night's "Mad Men" premiere, the show will not only coincide with the Nixon White House, we'll also be thrown into America's sexual revolution.

Talking to Gay Talese About Roger Sterling, Mad Men, and the Sexual Revolution

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