‘Mad Men’ Debuts On HBO Max With Production Errors, Including Visible Vomit Machine

HBO Max’s digitally remastered version of Mad Men launched this week with numerous production mistakes visible to viewers. The service promoted the Emmy-winning AMC series would stream “in 4K, giving audiences and longtime MAD MEN fans the opportunity to enjoy the series’ authentically-crafted elements with crisp detail and enhanced visual clarity.” However, the enhanced picture quality revealed behind-the-scenes elements never meant for viewing. In one Season 1 scene where Roger Sterling, played by John Slattery, vomits in the office, crew members operating a fake vomit machine are clearly visible. A Season 2 episode shows Peggy, played by Elisabeth Moss, walking past a Mexican restaurant displaying a Los Angeles phone number and modern cellphone ads despite the 1960s setting. Episodes also contained incorrect titles. Producers are working to deliver corrected versions. (Story URL)