Examining The Real 'Mad Men'

By Steve Kraske

Published February 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM CST

"Mad Men" might be a fictional television drama, but the kinds of ad men it portrays were real.

Up to a point, according to George Lois.

In the second part of Monday's Up to Date, Steve Kraske talks with George Lois, perhaps best known for his work on Esquire covers from 1962 to 1972. We talk about his contentious campaigns and allegations of plagiarism.

Guest:

George Lois, design artist and advertising man

HEAR MORE: George Lois speaks at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as part of Kansas City Design Week. Click here for ticket information.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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