‘Mad Men’ shells out $250,000 to use Beatles’ song ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’

Authenticity is key for “Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner — no matter the cost. In this week’s episode, Jon Hamm’s character Don Draper struggles to understand the ever-changing landscape of 1960s youth culture by giving the new Beatles album a cursory listen. The tune he opts for? The last song on the band’s “Revolver” album, the very poignant “Tomorrow Never Knows.” Gaining the rights to play the original Beatles’ recording was not easy, however, and Lionsgate, the studio that produces the stylish AMC show, ended up paying a hefty $250,000 for the privilege.