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Jon Hamm starred as Don Draper in the critically acclaimed period drama seriesMad Men. Hamm’s turn as the talented advertising executive in the series coincided with Bryan Cranston’s iconic performance as Walter White in the crime-drama seriesBreaking Bad. Both shows received several accolades, leading AMC to the top of the rating charts.
During an interview, Hamm had the best reaction to major networks turning down the now-hit shows for various reasons before finding a home at AMC. Hamm’s response came on the heels ofBreaking Badreaching its inevitable conclusion. With both shows cementing themselves as classic, Hamm’s comments are clearly a cruel joke the networks must never forget.
Jon Hamm Reacted to Major Networks Turning DownMad MenandBreaking Bad
Jon Hammplayed the role of Don Draper in seven seasons of the critically acclaimed period dramaMad Men. On the other hand,Breaking Badstarted airing in 2008, a year afterMad Men, and concluded in 2013, after five seasons.
Ahead ofBreaking Bad‘s inevitable series finale, Hamm spoke withThe Wrapabout its andMad Men‘s legacy as both shows changed the definition of cable television. Hamm noted how both shows were initially turned down by major networks, including HBO, Showtime, and FX before landing at AMC.
We’re both these sort of bastard stepchildren no one wanted and then we both have tremendous success. Both of us have had this great sibling relationship.
Hamm made the above statement, explaining how both shows have had an almost parallel track, especially in terms of their initial struggles and difficult road to success.
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From Hamm’s comments, it is evident that the actor implied the networks that turned down the two shows must be regretting their decision.Mad MenandBreaking Badwon 16 Primetime Emmy Awards each, proving AMC’s decision to back the shows correct and Hamm’s comment a cruel joke on studios that rejected them.
Jon Hamm Revealed Advice FromBreaking BadStar Ahead ofMad Men‘s Conclusion
WhileBreaking Badconcluded in 2013,Mad Menwent on for two more seasons, before ending in 2015. During an interview with GQ, Hamm reflected on how he felt when the long-running series was coming to an end, especially since he played the character of Don Draper for so long.
Hamm revealed that when the show was ending, that he took advice fromBryan Cranston, who went through a similar situation afterBreaking Badended. Recalling what Cranston told him at the time, Hamm stated the following (viaThe Hollywood Reporter):
It’s hard, man. It’s hard to let it go. It’ll hit you a couple of different ways at different times.
From Hamm’s words, it is evident it wasn’t easy for the actor to part with the character he had played for seven seasons and received plenty of critical acclaim for.
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Furthermore, Hamm revealed that filming the final episode was particularly difficult. After losing to Cranston on numerous occasions, Hamm finally received the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Emmy Award for the show’s final season, cementing his legacy as one of the finest television characters.
Mad Menis streaming on AMC+ andBreaking Badis available on Netflix.
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