I like how in the first few seasons drunkeness is almost always charming, but this season it never is. even in the flashback to 1957(?), Roger's being drunk at 10am is kinda pathetic.

yeah I think I saw that camera trick on 2 and a half men.

I'm not sure she wasnt able to fire Joey, but just would have handled it more adeptly than Peggy. Joey would be gone and she would not be perceived as a 'humorless bitch'

I agree that Don's recovery is a bit facile, but necessary. For the sake of the story he needs to be in control for what comes next, or the narrative would be difficult.

must have cost them more than they paid Joey for 8 episodes.