Chapter

Creating "Portlandia" with Carrie Brownstein
31:42 - 37:41 (05:59)

Comedian Fred Armisen talks about how he and Carrie Brownstein started the show "Portlandia" by putting up videos on a website, leading to enough material to make a pilot. They also met at a party and instantly knew they were going to be friends.

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The speaker discusses their preference for being a part of an ensemble rather than being the center of attention in a sketch and how their characters on SNL's update gave them an opportunity to be a part of the show without carrying the weight of an entire sketch on their own.
31:42 - 33:10 (01:27)
Saturday Night Live
Summary

The speaker discusses their preference for being a part of an ensemble rather than being the center of attention in a sketch and how their characters on SNL's update gave them an opportunity to be a part of the show without carrying the weight of an entire sketch on their own.

Chapter
Creating "Portlandia" with Carrie Brownstein
Episode
"Fred Armisen"
Podcast
SmartLess
The creators of "Portlandia" explain how their experience making comedy videos about Portland led to the creation of a hit sketch comedy show for IFC.
33:10 - 36:34 (03:24)
Comedy
Summary

The creators of "Portlandia" explain how their experience making comedy videos about Portland led to the creation of a hit sketch comedy show for IFC.

Chapter
Creating "Portlandia" with Carrie Brownstein
Episode
"Fred Armisen"
Podcast
SmartLess
Actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus talks to Pete Holmes about making videos with her comedy group, her experience living in Manhattan, and making a documentary about her life.
36:34 - 37:41 (01:07)
Comedy
Summary

Actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus talks to Pete Holmes about making videos with her comedy group, her experience living in Manhattan, and making a documentary about her life.

Chapter
Creating "Portlandia" with Carrie Brownstein
Episode
"Fred Armisen"
Podcast
SmartLess