Mike (David Denman), Adam (Nelson Franklin), and Ethan (Kris Marshall) have been best friends ever since their days in college and even though they've chosen different paths in life, still remain close now that they are in their thirties. ![]() The three main characters involved in "Traffic Light" apparently represent the three colors involved on a light that directs traffic. Portlandia currently runs on the IFC (Independent Film Channel). If it happens in or around Portland it might end up on the show in some fashion, most likely comedic in tone. We see how popular restaurants along the famous Hawthorne District in Portland handle irate dinner guests when they leave rather nasty reviews on a website titled Yelp! Another episode finds how badly a one man performance can actually be at the Hollywood Theatre, a local historic building in northeast Portland. With Lorne Michaels as executive producer and creative writing from Fred Armisen, Jonathan Krisel, and Carrie Brownstein the show appears to have a bright future. ![]() The show has the fast paced comedy touch that SNL is well noted for and cast members Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein help keep it moving along. The name Portlandia refers to a sculpture with that title found over the entrance doors of the Portland Building which is situated in downtown Portland on Fifth Avenue. ![]() With much humor derived from some cast members of Saturday Night Live and with approval from Lorne Michaels himself, Portlandia was born.
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