They're already packed and ready to go! (Scott Green/IFC)Joining "The League," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and "Conan," "Portlandia" is planning to spark interest for the show by bringing it to potential audiences in the form of a live stage show. Though specific details are sketchy, the official site promises that series co-stars/co-creators Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein will perform live music (something both of them did professionally before embarking upon their careers in comedy), show clips from the IFC show's coming second season, and share behind-the-scenes stories about the "Portlandia" production. After kicking off in (where else) Portland, the tour will move on to Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York (with a show in each of Brooklyn and Manhattan).

Have you ever watched "Jersey Shore" and wished that instead of "friends" or "acquaintances" or "random strangers thrown together," the people on that show were mothers and daughters? Specifically, mothers and daughters who are best friends? Well, I guess nobody at MTV has either, because its sibling network Vh1 has picked up a 10-episode series about that called "Mama Drama," from "Jersey Shore" producer SallyAnn Salsano. It premieres January 1, a day nobody ever spends with their mom, so I guess at least there's that. Actually, I think this show will probably be pretty big. On a positive note, maybe it will make viewers appreciate their own less-dramatic mothers more. [Deadline.]

While watching the delightful Emma Stone in this clip from her appearance on "Sesame Street," it's best not to think about an entire generation of kids being confused about their own equilibrium by the computer-generated graphics at the end. Though, to be fair, since they are instigated by Abby Cadabby's magic wand, I think they fall under the category of "magic."

All-brunette edition! (Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com; Steve Granitz/WireImage.com;Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage.co …Actors have day jobs, but with an eye on a paycheck, a fun day's work, or an Outstanding Guest Actor Emmy, they moonlight in TV guest roles, too. Here are a few performers (and one non-performer) who will soon provide their Guest Services.

Actor: Marcia Gay Harden
Day Job: Movie star, recurring FBI agent Star Morrison on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Guest-Starring On: "Body of Proof"
Role: A Nancy Grace-esque cable news host in an episode inspired by the Casey Anthony case.
Pros: We already saw her do icy outrage AND a Southern accent in "Whip It," which was amazing.
Cons: Why isn't Harden headlining her OWN primetime drama?