The protagonist of Mr. Sloane is a 1960s guy in difficulty who wears a suit and tie. 1969 is not shaping up to be Mr. Sloane's year, what with his unsuccessful attempts at marriage, professional success, and even suicide. Mr. Sloane's luck may be about to change, though, as he has a potential job opening on the horizon and the phone number of a potential new love interest thanks to a fortuitous encounter in a local hardware shop.