How Old Is Roger Sterling In Season 1
Ever found yourself at a party, trying to guess someone's age based on their stories and demeanor? It's like playing 'Guess the Year' at a museum, but with a person. That's ki...
Ever found yourself at a party, trying to guess someone's age based on their stories and demeanor? It's like playing 'Guess the Year' at a museum, but with a person. That's kinda what we're doing here with Roger Sterling from 'Mad Men'.
So, How Old Is Roger Sterling in Season 1?
Alright, let's dive in. Roger Sterling, played by the ever-charming John Slattery, is a partner at Sterling Cooper (later Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce) in the first season. He's a smooth-talking, old-school ad man with a penchant for martinis and a twinkle in his eye that suggests he's seen a thing or two.
Now, you might be thinking, 'He's got more hair than a young Einstein, but his face looks like it's been through a few rounds with Rocky.' That's because Roger is a bit of an enigma. He's not your typical silver fox; he's more like a silver... well, you get the picture.
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Let's Do Some Math
Mad Men is set in the 1960s, and Season 1 kicks off in 1960. Roger is introduced as a 52-year-old, which means he was born in 1908. But here's where it gets interesting. In the pilot episode, 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes', Roger mentions that he was a 'baby' during World War I. That puts him around 18-19 years old during the war, which would make him about 9-10 years old when the U.S. entered the war in 1917.
So, if we do the math (and we're pretty sure Roger didn't, given his love for the sauce), Roger Sterling would have been born in 1908. But remember, this is a man who once said, 'Advertising is based on one thing: happiness,' so take that with a grain of salt.
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Age is Just a Number, Right?
Roger might be in his 50s, but he's got the spirit of a man half his age. He's a bit of a rogue, always ready with a joke or a wisecrack. He's like that uncle at family gatherings who's always telling stories from 'back in the day' and making everyone laugh. But unlike that uncle, Roger's stories are set against the backdrop of the swinging '60s, and his wisdom is seasoned with a dash of Madison Avenue magic.
So, there you have it. Roger Sterling is 52 in Season 1 of Mad Men. But like a fine wine (or a good scotch, which Roger would appreciate), he just keeps getting better with age. Now, who's ready for a drink?
