Twin Peaks Prop – Breyer Molding Company Poodle
One of the more subtle items in Shelly and Leo Johnson’s extensive collection of dog-themed kitsch is a black poodle figure that spends most of Twin Peaks’ first two seasons in their kitchen.
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Twin Peaks Film Location – Josie Packard’s Vanity
The first character seen on screen in Twin Peaks is Josie Packard, who is sitting at her vanity applying makeup on the morning Laura Palmer’s body was discovered by Pete Martell. The scene is supposed to take place in her bedroom at the Blue Pine Lodge, home of the Martell’s and the widow Mrs. Packard. Thanks to the…
Twin Peaks Film Location – The Palmer House in Monroe, Washington
To kick off Twin Peaks month in February 2021, I’m exploring the location of the Palmer house in Monroe, Washington. The home’s exterior was seen in the first two seasons of the show, and looks completely different than the interior and exterior of the Palmer house in Everett, Washington. Thanks to some encouragement from fellow…
Costuming Peaks – The Robes of Twin Peaks
While recently researching images for the Costuming Peaks article about Shelly Johnson’s outfit from Season 1, I became enamored with her robe. It first appears in the Pilot Episode and would be carried over to other scenes in the first two seasons. I wondered just how many robes were seen in Twin Peaks. Good news…
Twin Peaks Prop – Johnson’s Hot Dog Serving Platter
One of my favorite set pieces in Twin Peaks’ first season is the ceramic dachshund serving platter displayed above the stove at the Johnson house.
Costuming Peaks – Shelly Johnson in Season 1
It’s okay to have your mind on Shelly Johnson for a moment when reading this Costuming Peaks. I’m examining the outfits worn by the talented Mädchen Amick in Season 1 of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks.
All in the Details – Twin Peaks Logo Variations
This past week, I woke up from a dream with the idea for this article (no rock throwing was involved). Since David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks first aired on the ABC Television Network in April 1990, there have been many variations on the series logo. Granted, some of these variations are based on graphic…
Twin Peaks Prop – Grundy’s Redwood Terrace Restroom Postcard
As Sheriff Truman’s crew searches Jacques Renault’s apartment in episode 1005, Agent Cooper opens a cabinet with a variety of photos, cards and clippings affixed to the inside of the door. I recently identified another prop in Jacques’s collection from this set.
All in the Details – The Look of James
After all these years of being a Twin Peaks fan, there are certain images stick out in my mind. In particular, I remember many scenes with James Marshall as Laura Palmer’s secret boyfriend, James Hurley. While some have joked about his role, he really does give an emotionally-charged and powerful performance in all three seasons plus Twin…
Twin Peaks Film Location – Blue Pine Lodge Kitchen
Kicking of the New Year with a return to the Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington. This location served as the film location of both the Packard family’s Blue Pine Lodge and The Great Northern Hotel as seen in the Twin Peaks Pilot. Today, I’m focusing on the kitchen which is seen briefly toward the beginning of the…