It's a Man, Man, Man, Man World is the 36th episode overall of Amazon Prime's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the 2nd episode of Season 5. It was released on Amazon Prime on April 14, 2023.
Synopsis
It’s Midge’s first day at her new job. Anybody know The Caisson Song?[1]
Plot
Midge finds the male-dominated environment at The Gordon Ford Show challenging. She runs into Sylvio, the married man she once slept with; he clarifies that he and his wife were separated and living apart at the time and are now divorcing. Abe interviews a woman for The Village Voice but is uncomfortable with her flirting. When a mysterious fire destroys the Tea Room where Rose meets clients, she suspects the other Matchmakers are responsible. Midge continues emceeing nightly at the Wolford.
Flashforward: Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes recounts Midge's journey from the Gaslight Café to comedy star, that she is controversial, has had four marriages, and is an Emmy and Grammy winner. Esther Maisel, in an interview, is uncomfortable discussing her mother. Susie is a successful Hollywood manager, though she and Midge are no longer friends. Midge, auctioning her wardrobe for charity, recalls the outfit she wore her first day working at The Gordon Ford Show.
Cast
Main Cast
- Rachel Brosnahan as Midge Maisel
- Alex Borstein as Susie Myerson
- Michael Zegen as Joel Maisel
- Tony Shalhoub as Abe Weissman
- Marin Hinkle as Rose Weissman
- Kevin Pollak as Moishe Maisel
- Caroline Aaron as Shirley Maisel
- Alfie Fuller as Dinah Rutledge
- Reid Scott as Gordon Ford
- Jason Ralph as Mike Carr
Supporting Cast
- Joel Johnstone as Archie Cleary
- Will Brill as Noah Weissman
- Matilda Szydagis as Zelda
- Colin Keane as Ethan Maisel
- Ireland Carvajal and Sedona Carvajal as Esther Maisel
- Alexandra Socha as Adult Esther Maisel
- Chris Eigeman as Gabe
- Veanne Cox as Corinne
- Alexander Gemignani as Janusz
- Peter Friedman as George Tolodando
- Austin Basis as Alvin Blank
- Josh Grisetti as Ralph Emerson
- Lucas Kavner as Cecil Green
- Eddie Kaye Thomas as Adam Portnoy
- Michael Cyril Creighton as Mel Rubens
- Chloë Kerwin as Trudy
- Annie Golden as Marge
- Lucy Taylor as Penelope
- Malika Samuel as Dorie
- Kevin Pariseau as Terrence
Guest Cast
- Milo Ventimiglia as Sylvio
- Currie Graham as Mike Wallace
Episode Notes
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History
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Comedy
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Music
Music Notes
Trivia
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References
- ↑ This description was taken from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Amazon page.