The AMC Original, Mad Men is a great source for real insight into the 1960s advertising world. The men were hungry for success, entertainment, and pleasure and weren't afraid to stay in the office for all three. This particular clip (address below) from the modern TV show gives real insight into the part of the advertising world that is often overlooked but was definitely depended on-- the ad executive's "girl" or secretary. The "girl" juggled responsibilities that secretaries today would not dream of being responsible for. Some submitted to their positions as inferiors to the men easier than others. Women like the character Joan Holloway, however, had more power than they let their bosses onto.
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