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"Smitty" Smith and Kurt Smith

"Smitty" Smith (Patrick Cavanaugh) and Kurt Smith (Edin Gali) are a young copy writer/art director team hired by Don at the beginning of the second season. "Smitty" is an American, and often has to explain the complexities of American culture to the European Kurt. They always work together. Kurt is a fan of Bob Dylan (whose career was still in its early stages in 1962, when the season is set) and arranges to take Peggy to a concert. Kurt is also openly gay, which causes quite a stir in the office when he casually reveals as much in the breakroom, and quickly dispels the assumption that he is pursuing a romantic relationship with Peggy. Peggy, who had been romantically interested in him, is forced to give the impression that she knew all along and that she is rather more liberal than she really is. After explaining this to Kurt, he advises Peggy to pursue a trendier appearance, giving her a makeover and providing her with her new trademark hairstyle. Smitty is known to indulge in smoking marijuana, as does Paul Kinsey. Smitty is seen working for rival advertising company CGC in the fourth season, implying that Kurt is working there as well. He speaks glowingly of Don Draper when asked to describe him. In the season 3 episode "My Old Kentucky Home" Smitty tells Peggy he is a graduate of the University of Michigan.