Finally watching “The Crazy Ones”, the Robin Williams advertising TV show.

It is… something.

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Watch “Happyish.” Sadly it’s only one season but it’s the most accurate take on advertising you’ll ever watch.

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John Montgomery's advertising career at Leo Burnett Chicago was the inspiration for the show and character Simon Roberts, portrayed by Robin Williams. Montgomery worked with the writers several days a week and many of the stories featured on the show were based on his experiences in the advertising world.

Do you like it? I couldn't get into it. Think I only made it through maybe 3 episodes.

It’s no Mad Men. The first episode was hard to get through. And the “humor” is pre-#metoo. It has a few moments here and there. But none of the creative ideas they sell are any good at all. So it’s not even inspirational. A bit cringe. And I guess the agency is set in Trump Tower. :0

Anybody remember “Crazy People“ with Dudley Moore? OMFG🤣

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