Conversation Pits Were a Popular Home Feature from the 1950s to 1970s, Designed for Social Interaction

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I’m in the middle of a rewatch for the first time in years. I always knew the show was funny, but I’m noticing this time that it’s almost as much of a comedy as it is a drama. Roger is obviously hilarious but there are so many jokes in every episode. It’s actually really impressive how the writers were able to make that work. Peggy saying to Ted “I… Abe got stabbed” had me rolling. Her delivery of the line is just so perfect.

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Abe breaking up with her after getting stabbed was hilarious to me lol

Nothing beats Duck taking a deuce on Don’s chair though lol

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The best part to me is it wasn’t even Don’s chair lol. He’s in Roger’s office and doesn’t realize it because he’s so hammered.

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You’re right, I totally forgot about that lol

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Yes! Currently rewatching after years and noticing more of the comedy I missed.

Like when they are trying to move his dead secretary while they’re having a client meeting and you can see Pete struggling to lift her behind the clients.

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Even more funny that that is the only time you see Pete in that episode

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My god that whole scene is just physical comedy gold. Part of what makes the show so great is it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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The lawnmower accident scene, Pryce’s secretary messing up and getting fired… there’s comedy gold in this brilliantly written drama