As 2019 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on an amazing year for TwinPeaksBlog.com. From returning to the Pacific Northwest after a 23-year hiatus to meeting Ray Wise and Sheryl Lee in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio, this year reaffirmed why exactly I launched this Blog in February 2018. Twin Peaks is still very much alive, especially with the 30th Anniversary of the show next April. Yet it’s my Bookhouse Boys and Gals who love this wonderful and strange show that keep me going. There are many mysteries left to discover, but let’s pause for a moment to look back.
BY THE NUMBERS
Number of Articles -Â As of December 27, 2019, there have been 349 articles published, and 153 of those articles were published this year. October was the month with the most stories published (19), while February had the fewest (7).
Film Locations -Â Â In 2019, more than 101 locations identified with 53 found in Washington State, 46 in southern California and 2 from locations in South Dakota.
The Complete Guide to Twin Peaks Film Locations page is fantastic resource for anyone who loves visiting these sites as much as I do.
Vacant Peaks – An additional 21 “Vacant Peaks” articles published that captures scenes in Twin Peaks without people.
Setting the Stage – Nine articles published for this recurring series that explores minor details and minutiae that make Twin Peaks so great.
I loved exploring Dale Cooper’s nightstands, the tree paintings at the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department, the menus at the Double R Diner and the number of times the moon appears in the series and film.
Props – From Dale Cooper’s book about Tibet to at the new Fat Trout Trailer Park, there were another 19 prop-related stories added to the website. Other favorites included the Figment plush from EPCOT Center at the Hurley House and the Native American figurine from Special Agent Cooper’s nightstand in Room 315 at The Great Northern Hotel.
NEW THINGS FOR THE BLOG
Follow @TwinPeaksBlog on everyone’s favorite photo sharing app, Instagram.
I also launched an official YouTube channel, which currently has several videos from location visits in Washington State.
Toward the end of the year, two new recurring series joined the Blog.
Quotable Peaks examines popular quotes from the series and the authors who wrote them.
Art Peaks celebrates official and fan created artwork inspired by the show.
TEN MOST POPULAR STORIES
Let’s countdown the 10 most popular stories from this past year beginning with a look at a Season 3 film location in southern California.
Twin Peaks Film Location – Top Secret Glass Box – One of the most enduring mysteries from Twin Peaks Season 3 on Showtime is the Glass Box Experiment which seems to be a portal to another world. While researching film locations, I stumbled upon this spot located near Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles, California.
Love Letter to Norma Jennings – This year the Twin Peaks community lost several beloved stars of the show including Peggy Lipton, Linda Porter and Robert Forster. I’m forever grateful to them for sharing their talents with the world.
GET ME GORDON COLE’S MURAL - One of the craziest things I found this year was the mural behind Gordon Cole at the beginning of Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me. The story of how I found it is even better.
Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me on November 1, 1991Â – Speaking of my favorite David Lynch film, I examined what was filmed on November 1, 1991 courtesy of a call sheet.
Eat at Judy’s From Twin Peaks Part 18 on Showtime – I kicked off 2019 with a look at the southern California film location for Eat at Judy’s in Twin Peaks – Part 18 on Showtime. Almost six months later, I was enjoying a cup of coffee in the same booth where Cooper/Richard sat. Wow!
Twin Peaks – From Z to A Collection – The complete collection of Twin Peaks was released in December 2019. This article traces what happened prior to the official announcement along with a look at what this outstanding set contains.
Twin Peaks Season 2 Music and More – After a nearly three-hour wait on Record Store Day 2019 in Orlando, Florida, I picked up a copy of the Season 2 music on vinyl.
Sounds of Twin Peaks on Cassette – After years of sitting on a shelf in my house, I digitized a cassette of sounds of Snoqualmie Falls and the former Weyerhaeuser Mill in Snoqualmie, Washington that I picked up in the 1990s. Next year, I intend to upgrade the sound quality found in this original article.
Ultimate Twin Peaks Gift Guide – For the first time, I published a Gift Guide designed to help find special items a Twin Peaks fan in your life (even if that someone is you). It turned out to be the most popular story for 2019. I’m already planning a guide for fall 2020.
Thank you for stopping by the Blog throughout this year. It’s been a delight to connect with fellow fans from around the world this year.
I look forward to seeing many of you in person either at Fayetteville Comic Show in February or at the official 30th Anniversary event at Graceland in April.
