All Signs Point to the Town of Twin Peaks
On April 8, 1990, “Twin Peaks” premiered on the ABC television network. In honor of the show’s 28th Anniversary today, I’m taking a closer look at the many views of the iconic “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign.
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Setting the Stage – Laura Palmer’s Log
In the first Setting the Stage article, I visited the Blue Pine Lodge, home to the Packard family. That article focused on the exterior shots of the lodge from Twin Peaks. This time, I’m focusing on the giant log located on the shore also known as Laura Palmer’s Log.
Twin Peaks Fan Fest Memories – Kiana Lodge Kitchen
In the Pilot episode of Twin Peaks, Catherine Martell is reading a newspaper in the kitchen at Blue Pine Lodge as Pete Martell tells her he’s “gone fishing.” The Blue Pine Lodge is actually Kiana Lodge located in Poulsbo, Washington. I first visited this location on August 9, 1996 when I attended the 1996 Twin…
Ordering ‘A Policeman’s Dream’ in Twin Peaks
Late in the Pilot Episode of Twin Peaks, Sheriff Harry Truman and Special Agent Dale Cooper return to the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department. Upon entering the Conference Room, they are greeted with carafes of coffee and lots of doughnuts neatly stacked in rows on a table. Cooper surveys the set up and remarks it looks…
Twin Peaks Location – Establishing Shot for Buckhorn, South Dakota
Early in Twin Peaks Part 1 on Showtime, there is an establishing shot of the fictional town of Buckhorn, South Dakota. This episode debuted on May 21, 2017, and by June 11, I had found the location.
Twin Peaks Prop – Small Boxes of Chocolate Bunnies
It’s all about the bunnies this Easter weekend! I’m taking a closer look at boxes of chocolate bunnies from the Twin Peaks Pilot episode and Part 3 in Season 3 on Showtime.
Setting the Stage – Blue Pine Lodge Exterior
Today, I’m introducing a new series called “Setting the Stage” which looks at the sets and places that make up the world of Twin Peaks. I begin with a look at one of the first film locations I visited in 1996 – Kiana Lodge. It’s located at 14976 Sandy Hook Rd NE, in Poulsbo, Washington.
Something on a Stick Day 2018 – Twin Peaks Edition
My work office celebrated Something on a Stick Day on March 28 (yes it’s a holiday created by some unknown mystery man). At the office, we were encourage to decorate a paint stick with an image of our face, interests or favorite food. I jumped at the chance to showcase my love of “Twin Peaks”
Twin Peaks Location – Opening Credits Bird Branch
According to a 1991 Star Pics trading card, a Bewick’s Wren (pronounced like “Buick”) supposedly greeted viewers during each Twin Peaks episode in seasons 1 and 2. In reality, the bird was a varied female Thrush. The film location for this scene was originally identified by Charles from the now defunct InTwinPeaks.com website. It was…
Twin Peaks Location – Flying Over New York City
Early in Twin Peaks Part 1 on Showtime, a 21 second aerial view of the New York City skyline is shown. The key to identifying the footage used for this clip was found when I located the footage used for Diane Evans’ apartment.