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Matthew Weiner Teases Larry King Mad Men creator and executive producer, Matthew Weiner teases Larry King on the Emmy nominated series Larry King Now about the last season and final episode of the acclaimed series while taking a look back at one of the most acclaimed dramas of our time. Director of the final two episodes of Mad Men, Matthew Weiner told Larry writing the final season was an “emotional experience.” On what to expect during the final 14 episodes, Matthew revealed, “I guess the question is, Don's material needs have been met. And he has created a wake of confusion behind him, and he's become the success that he pretended to be. So what else is there? That's kind of why we started the premiere of this part of it with 'Is That All There Is?' by Peggy Lee." On complaints that Mad Men glorifies workplace sexism, the executive producer responded, “Half of the ad men would come out and say it wasn’t like that, we didn’t drink tha...

**** THE SATURDAY EVENING POST INTERVIEW **** Matthew Weiner Matt Weiner knows how to appreciate success. He dealt with rejection for years as a struggling writer until he got his big break writing for “The Sopranos.” Along the way he began writing the pilot for the show that made his career, “Mad Men.” Just in time for the season premiere on Sunday, April 7, The Saturday Evening Post contributor Jeanne Wolfe sits down with Weiner to discuss his fame, inspirations, and the rise of “Mad Men.” The complete interview is available at HERE . On Weiner’s notorious secrecy about the “Mad Men” plot: “I’m not trying to tease people. I just don’t want to give away to viewers what’s coming because not knowing what is going to happen is part of what keeps people interested. At the beginning of a season I’m always like, ‘I’m starting a whole new story. If you don’t like it, then it’s not for you. But it’s not because it’s not as good as last year. It’s just diff...