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re: Pete Campbell of Mad Men Question
Posted on 8/3/24 at 8:28 am to HottyToddy7
Posted on 8/3/24 at 8:28 am to HottyToddy7
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What you are describing is writing, not acting. It was horrendous over acting.
I disagree. Pete Campbell was supposed to be that way. Insecure, obnoxious, and readily making an arse of himself until his character arc really develops.
That’s not overacting. That’s nailing that character.
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Posted on 8/3/24 at 9:36 am to BigAppleTiger
That's her! Did Don raw ramp her? I don't remember.
Wasn't she living with her single father?
Wasn't she living with her single father?
Posted on 8/3/24 at 9:42 am to HottyToddy7
Great acting
I worked with several people very similar to Pete. Insecure, backstabbing and underachievers.
I worked with several people very similar to Pete. Insecure, backstabbing and underachievers.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:33 pm to BluegrassBelle
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Insecure, obnoxious, and readily making an arse of himself until his character arc really develops.
That’s literally writing.
Delivery and facial expressions looked like someone trying way too hard. I understand yall love his character but go back and watch his tone, cadence and expressions. It is way too over the top regardless of the time period. It’s super cringeworthy.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:34 pm to hogcard1964
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I worked with several people very similar to Pete. Insecure, backstabbing and underachievers.
Literally writing not acting.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:54 pm to HottyToddy7
Why do you keep saying this? The writers write, the actor acts.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:55 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Why do you keep saying this? The writers write, the actor acts.
Because people keep saying his acting was great then describe things that were on the script and had nothing to do with the acting. The writing of the character was great. The actors presentation was some of the worst I have ever seen in a tv show. Some people can’t figure out the difference.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 1:08 pm to HottyToddy7
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That’s literally writing.
Delivery and facial expressions looked like someone trying way too hard. I understand yall love his character but go back and watch his tone, cadence and expressions. It is way too over the top regardless of the time period. It’s super cringeworthy.
Wut?
He’s supposed to be over the top. That’s the point. He’s supposed to be a try hard. That’s the writing AND the acting.
Why are you clinging to such a poor take?
Posted on 8/3/24 at 3:37 pm to SammyTiger
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imagine stepping out on Alison Brie with fricking Peggy. Season 1 Peggy too.
I've know quite a few people, my dad included, who stepped out on the wife. Every single one of them was with a downgrade. Good women are rarely willing to be cheated with.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 7:59 pm to HottyToddy7
This post was edited on 8/3/24 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 8/3/24 at 10:57 pm to HottyToddy7
I was going to start a thread because I'm rewatching Mad Men. Episode 1...
He just randomly shows up at the new secretary's home the first night of the day she is employed? That didn't freak her out?
How did he even know where she lived? Then she takes him to bed???
He just randomly shows up at the new secretary's home the first night of the day she is employed? That didn't freak her out?
How did he even know where she lived? Then she takes him to bed???
Posted on 8/3/24 at 11:13 pm to wildtigercat93
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First time I watched Mad Men, I hated Pete Campbell
Every other time I’ve watched mad men, he’s one of my favorite characters of the show
I don’t think he talks unbelievable or over the top really, he fits in well for the time period
I think this is universal
Posted on 8/4/24 at 9:54 am to DiamondDog
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I was going to start a thread because I'm rewatching Mad Men. Episode 1... He just randomly shows up at the new secretary's home the first night of the day she is employed? That didn't freak her out? How did he even know where she lived? Then she takes him to bed???
That’s the writing not the acting.
Back on the original point. The character required an actor to make Pete as punch able as he was. The acting was perfect for the character.
Posted on 8/4/24 at 4:02 pm to HottyToddy7
Pete was awesome. California Pete FTW!
Posted on 8/5/24 at 10:00 am to theGarnetWay
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If anything Pete is the one who redeems himself while Don is a continuous cheat and alcoholic. I could definitely be misremembering but wasn't his tryst with Peggy the only one of the whole show? It's no excuse, but it's not something he continues to do throughout the series (if I'm remembering right, but maybe not).
Pete had multiple affairs throughout the show, but most of them weren't on screen. Ones on screen that I can remember, though, include Peggy, the nanny of his neighbor (from when they still live in the city), prostitutes, his neighbor's wife (when they live in the burbs), and if you want to count it his girlfriend in California (although him and his wife were separated at this point). Through dialogue on the show it is definitely implied that he's had multiple affairs beyond what's shown the screen (based on conversations between him and Trudy as well as conversations Pete had with other characters throughout). Additionally, part of the reason Pete got the second apartment in the city was to use as a cover for one night stands.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 10:03 am to theGarnetWay
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If anything Pete is the one who redeems himself while Don is a continuous cheat and alcoholic. I could definitely be misremembering but wasn't his tryst with Peggy the only one of the whole show? It's no excuse, but it's not something he continues to do throughout the series (if I'm remembering right, but maybe not).
He defiles Rory Gilmore for quite a while
Posted on 8/5/24 at 10:11 am to HottyToddy7
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Was his character way over acted or was that a creative decision by the actor or director for him to talk all unbelievable and over the top like?
Seriously I watched the first few seasons but cringed every time he was on the screen.
L take. The character of Pete was well acted and well written.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 10:48 am to HottyToddy7
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Because all the talk of Mad Men being one of the best shows ever is killed by Pete Campbell.
Maybe one of the worst takes I’ve ever seen on this board.
I’ve got nothing for you, but a downvote.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 12:01 pm to HottyToddy7
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Some people can’t figure out the difference.
Maybe it's you who has the problem here?
The ole if you meet an a-hole in the morning, you met an a-hole. If you meet assholes all day , you're the a-hole.
(Not calling you an a-hole but the logic is the same).
This post was edited on 8/5/24 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 8/5/24 at 12:03 pm to Pettifogger
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He defiles Rory Gilmore for quite a while
He's separated from Trudy during this part.
He did have that whole drunken kimd of rapey sex with the maid in his building during the summer when Trudy was away though.
Not only did he have sex with her but got her fired (and sent back to her home country).
Always felt like that was his low point.
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