Theyre both loud and talkative single mothers (at least by the end ofMrs.
SIMILARITY: Did we mention the fast-talking?
Like Rory and Lorelei, Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) speaks at a lightning-fast pace.
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DIFFERENCE: The soundtrack
A far cry from Carole Kings la la las, each episode ofMrs.
Maiselis dense with period-appropriate songs, from artists like Cyril Ritchard, Peggy Lee, and Connie Francis.
DIFFERENCE: Cooking
Midge cooks that brisket, and dinner almost every night for her husband and family.
The most a Gilmore girl ever did in the kitchen was to throw Pop Tarts in the toaster.
SIMILARITY: Cultural references
Gilmore Girlswas famous for its mile-a-minute pop culture references.
And Lenny Bruce himself is one of the shows major characters.
New York City is about as far from Stars Hollow as you’re able to get.
There are subways and 24-hour diners, but no picturesque gazebos.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maiseldebuts on Amazon on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
