| Francine Hanson | |
|---|---|
| |
| Portrayed by | Anne Dudek |
| First appearance | Ladies Room |
| Final appearance | Field Trip |
| Details | |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | House Wife |
| Relations | |
| Husband | Carlton Hanson |
| Child(ren) | Ernie Hanson, Jenny Hanson, Jessica Hanson |
| Other Relations | Betty Hofstadt (friend) |
Background[]
Francine Hanson was one of Betty Draper's closest friends and a neighbour.
Biography[]
Francine Hanson lived in Ossining, New York with her husband Carlton Hanson and their children in the same neighborhood as the Draper family. Carlton mentioned that Francine was a middle school teacher when they first married. ("Seven Twenty Three") Francine confided in Betty Hofstadt a few years back when she learned Carlton was having an affair.
As one of Betty’s closest friends, Francine introduced her to members of the Junior League and watched in amazement as Betty easily charmed Henry Francis, who was Governor Nelson Rockefeller's director of public relations. She convinced him to help the ladies group block a development project that they felt would impact the beauty of their town. When the ladies' initiative suffered a setback, Francine encouraged Betty to get back in touch with Henry, but as with Francine's curiosity about the Drapers' marriage, Betty was very closed to her about the subject. ("Seven Twenty Three")
Well into 1965, Francine and Betty were still friends. She downplayed the neighborhood's reaction to Betty's divorce. She mentioned that her husband called Don a "sad bastard," which annoyed Betty. ("The Summer Man")
