Jon Hamm Says Billionaires Fighting Delayed 'Mad Men' Season 5 (VIDEO)

Clearly Jon Hamm isn't too concerned with upsetting powerful people, as evidenced by his latest appearance on "Late Show" (Weeknights, 11:35 p.m. EST on CBS). When asked by David Letterman to explain what he could about the lengthy break between the fourth and fifths seasons of "Mad Men," Hamm said, "I've described it thusly, and I got in trouble, so I'll do it again the same way."

According to Hamm, "When billionaires fight it takes a lot longer to settle. So we had some very wealthy people determining how long we would be off the air."

When Letterman asked if the scheduled premiere date for Season 5 was indicative of production being under way again with all problems solved, Hamm gave him one better. "We are back, finished with production," he said. "Season 5 is in the books."

Indeed, our long national nightmare is nearly over: "Mad Men," which has been off the air since October 17, 2010, returns for a 13-episode new season in 3 short weeks, a staggering 525 days after its Season 4 finale.

Jon Hamm returns in "Mad Men" on Sunday, March 25 on AMC. "Late Show" airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. EST on CBS.

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Comments

[Anym]

06:26 PM on 03/04/2012

I'm still offended this show robbed the Walking Dead of it's budget.

[DeAnnaClaudette]

12:58 AM on 03/04/2012

Glad the show is almost back, but I almost feel like boycotting on principle.

[SunshineSuperman]

11:16 PM on 03/03/2012

I never get tired of looking at Jon Hamm.

[repugnicansfearme]

05:48 PM on 03/03/2012

Wow, now the world can start spinning again. What an awesome show, we are so much greater for your efforts, we mere mortals. What a supreme yawnfest.

[repugnicansfearme]

08:56 AM on 03/04/2012

I've seen this guy Hamm in a couple of movies, now. And, in each one, its the same vocal inflection, the same mannerisms, the same monotone. I guess it must be a girl thing- they like the way he looks. One dimensional is too kind. Because, the dude cannot act- at all.

[jenmactex]

12:59 PM on 03/03/2012

Uh, Jon, if you're so against anyone making a living, why are you even getting paid to make your show? If you're truly an Occupy believer, shouldn't you be working for free? Wow, the hypocrisy of these actors is pretty deep.

[pizzmoe]

02:05 PM on 03/03/2012

Where and when did he say that?

[Katarina Minola]

03:47 PM on 03/03/2012

Why should he work for free? Why would he not want people to make a living? Why can't someone support a group on principal and still have their own job. How would it help if everyone that had a job, quit their job and if they don't, how does that make him a hypocrite? I don't understand the basis of your comment.

[CreepyThinMan]

12:32 PM on 03/03/2012

Just started watching Mad men and Jon Hamm would be a perfect Superman.

[CitizenFitz]

07:08 AM on 03/03/2012

I was a big fan but they kinda wrote themselves into a corner after the divorce and the the dissolving of Sterling Cooper. Plus it's been too long.

[Jezebelle75]

01:49 AM on 03/03/2012

I have recently become addicted to this show--trying to catch up before season 5 starts. I cannot get enough of Jon Hamm. *swoon* The man is delicious.

[Red45]

11:33 PM on 03/02/2012

Can't wait. Very intelligent TV.

[littlebrowngirl]

10:10 PM on 03/02/2012

Love Hamm.

[LeeLoPink]

09:31 PM on 03/02/2012

Anyone have any idea if they nixed the whole Mel Gibson on Mad Men thing? I hope so; I really don't want to look at his annoying face in my hour or retrolove.

[LeeLoPink]

09:30 PM on 03/02/2012

jeezz, little Sally must be in high school now.

[Chunkylover54]

06:28 PM on 03/02/2012

Whats hamm get per ep? 150k?

[Alvy5521]

03:36 PM on 03/02/2012

You tell 'em Jon. You are one grounded, gutsy and talented man.

[Fonsini]

03:24 PM on 03/02/2012

Why did they call her Janaury Jones - I'd want her for every month of the year.

[ChelleAgain]

09:07 PM on 03/02/2012

Yes, and her parents should have taken that into consideration when naming their infant daughter.

[pizzmoe]

02:05 PM on 03/03/2012

All Year Jones? Has a nice ring to it.