On Critic Proof, Alyssa asks Marc about his recent article on the looming “Daddy Wars.” Why aren’t men having the same conversation as women about having it all? They explore how sitcoms portray fatherhood, and focus in particular on the tragedy of 30 Rock‘s Jack Donaghy. In the wake of James Gandolfini’s recent death, they discuss the complex depiction of fatherhood on The Sopranos. Finally, they consider Don Draper’s parenting skills in the just-concluded sixth season of Mad Men. (contains spoilers)
Play entire videoMarc’s article on the Daddy Wars in TNR
Anne-Marie Slaughter’s blockbuster Atlantic piece on “having it all”
The Daddy Wars Tumblr
Marc’s remembrance of James Gandolfini
Alyssa on Gandolfini’s non-Sopranos work
Alyssa on Gandolfini and antiheroes
Alyssa on the Mad Men finale and the tragedy of Pete Campbell
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