Look, She Made a Hat is the 15th episode overall of Amazon Prime's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the 7th episode of Season 2. It was released on Amazon Prime on December 5, 2018.
Synopsis[]
Benjamin opens Midge's eyes to the New York art scene, and she ends up knowing more about art than she realizes. The Maisel and Weissman families come together for a tension-filled Yom Kippur dinner on the anniversary of Joel and Midge's separation. Meanwhile, a reluctant Susie turns to her family for help in advancing her career. [1]
Plot[]
Declan Howell, a well-known but eccentric artist, propositions Midge after Benjamin introduces her to New York's art world. During Yom Kippur dinner, on the anniversary of Midge and Joel's separation, Midge finally tells her family that she has been pursuing a career in stand-up comedy; she then rushes off for a performance. Susie wants to book a short comedy tour for Midge. Needing funds, Susie turns to her dysfunctional family for help.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Rachel Brosnahan as Midge Maisel
- Alex Borstein as Susie Myerson
- Michael Zegen as Joel Maisel
- Marin Hinkle as Rose Weissman
- Tony Shalhoub as Abe Weissman
- Kevin Pollak as Moishe Maisel
- Caroline Aaron as Shirley Maisel
Supporting Cast[]
- Zachary Levi as Benjamin Ettenberg
- Will Brill as Noah Weissman
- Justine Lupe as Astrid Weissman
- Joel Johnstone as Archie Cleary
- Brian Tarantina as Jackie
- Cynthia Darlow as Mrs. Moskowitz
- Matteo Pascale as Ethan
- Nunzio Pascale as Ethan
- Matilda Szydagis as Zelda
Guest Cast[]
- Tania Asnes as Agnes Reynolds
- Rufus Sewell as Declan Howell
- Norika Sato as the Japanese woman at the art exhibition
Episode Notes[]
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History[]
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Comedy[]
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Music[]
- Old Mother Hubbard performed by Ella Fitzgerald
- Midge and Benjamin are at an art opening together.
- You've Been Cheating performed by The Ko Kos
- Joel’s moving into the backroom at the Maisel factory.
- It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) performed by Thelonious Monk
- Midge and Benjamin are at the Cedar Tavern, filled with artists.
- Cheek to Cheek performed by Doris Day with Frank Devol & His Orchestra
- The Weissman’s and the Maisel’s are at Yom Kippur at the Weissman’s apartment.
- Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money) performed by Pet Shop Boys
- End credits.
Music Notes[]
Trivia[]
- According to this episode, Yom Kippur falls on October 12th, 1959. Pilot is set a year previously, at the last Yom Kippur.
Quotes[]
References[]
- ↑ This description was taken from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Amazon page.