The Real Mad Men of Advertising (2017)

Documentary · History

Follow the evolution of advertising from the 1950s through the 1980s, via interviews with the industry's top ad executives, and through classic ads and commercials.

IMDb rating: 7.4 (108 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 +0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Paramount+
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Robert J. Thompson Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

7.95 avg 4 episodes 7.9 → 7.8 51 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The 1950s	7.9	16
2	The 1960s	8.0	12
3	The 1970s	8.1	11
4	The 1980s	7.8	11