Midnight at the Concord

**Midnight at the Concord** is the 13th episode overall of Amazon Prime's *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* and the 5th episode of Season 2. It was released on Amazon Prime on December 5, 2018.

## Synopsis

*The Summer season at Steiner Mountain Resort continues as Moishe and Shirley join the group, disturbing Abe's peace. Susie tries to ward off a new friend while keeping a low profile at the resort. Midge jumps at the opportunity to redeem herself at B. Altman.*

## Plot

Midge rushes back to New York when B. Altman calls needing a temporary fill-in at the cosmetics counter. She also begins dating Benjamin, despite her original misgivings. After taking him to see Lenny Bruce perform, she reveals she is also a stand-up comic. Abe and Rose are dressing up for the "Polynesian Night" in Steiner Resort; however, Abe seems not willing to participate as he is assuming that Moishe will ruin the evening. Surprisingly, Rose offers her husband to stay at their cabin, promising him to bring him a pineapple boat. She assures that Shirley and Moishe are going to be off by Tuesday, meaning they won't ruin the "Schnitzel night." Shirley, wearing her heavy fur coat in mid-summer, tries to convince her son to find a new girlfriend. Joel, however, refuses, assuring his mother that he is fine. Midge returns to the Catskills for a late-night gig at a hotel. Her set includes risqué material, including about her parents' sex life, then discovers mid-act that Abe is in the audience.

 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

### Supporting Cast

* Zachary Levi as Benjamin Ettenberg
* Luke Kirby as Lenny Bruce

## Episode Notes

### Politics

**Mamie Eisenhower,** with bangs and "sparkling blue eyes," was America's First Lady from 1953-1961 and married to 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. She loved pretty clothing and jewelry and is said to have been very popular among the people. Susie shows the manager of the comedy her picture instead of Midge's.

### Music

* Tum Balalaika performed by The Barry Sisters
	+ *Moishe and Shirley arrive at Steiner’s.*
* Cherry Lips performed by The Robbins
	+ *Susie tries to get some gigs for Midge over the phone; Susie meets Chester for the first time.*
* Let's Sing A Song About Susie performed by The Merry Macs
	+ *Transition scene from Susie to the Simon Says game in the hall.*
* Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days performed by Louis Prima
	+ *Joel is bowling, whilst attracting several women at the resort.*
* King Of The Road performed by Roger Miller
	+ *Midge and Benjamin are driving back to the city.*
* I'll Be Satisfied performed by Jackie Wilson
	+ *Benjamin changes the radio from the news to this and Midge perks up for a moment but changes it back to the news; plays over the drive back to New York.*
* 'S Wonderful performed by Julie London
	+ *Midge arrives at the theater for her date with Benjamin.*
* My Baby Just Cares For Me performed by Nina Simone
	+ *Midge is sitting at the table after seeing Lenny’s gig and, spotting him at a nearby bar, throws an olive to get his attention. Lenny pulls up a seat by Midge and they catch up.*
* Them There Eyes performed by Kay Starr featuring Orchestra Direction from Buz Adlam
	+ *Midge and Benjamin are at The Stage Deli, where Midge opens up to him about being a comedian.*
* A You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song) performed by The Clooney Sisters featuring Tony Pastor And His Orchestra
	+ *Midge heads back to the Catskills, with Noah and Astrid driving her back.*
* Hawaiian War Chant performed by Martin Denny
	+ *Abe and Rose get ready in their cottage for Steiner’s Polynesian Night.*
* Fish and Poi performed by The Morgan Sisters
	+ *Joel and Shirley talk a little at Polynesian Night.*
* Tell That Girl to Shut Up performed by Transvision Vamp
	+ *End credits.*

## Quotes

"I just don't want you waiting for [Midge] - because I don't think she is waiting around for you." - Shirley to Joel.

## References

1. ↑ This description was taken from *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Amazon page.*
2. ↑ Allida Black: "The First Ladies of The United States of America"