The tour of scenes shot inside Sybil Brand Institute in Los Angeles, California continues with a look at Mr. C’s jail cell at Yankton Federal Prison. These interior scenes appear in Twin Peaks Parts 5 and 7 on Showtime.
In a recent article, I discussed the exterior locations used for Yankton Federal Prison in Twin Peaks on Showtime. This time we venture inside to the administration hallways from this California location that was once home to a women’s prison.
In Twin Peaks Part 4, 5 and 7 on Showtime, action took place at Yankton Federal Prison in South Dakota. In reality, scenes were shot at Sybil Brand Institute, the former Los Angeles County correctional facility for women that closed in 1997. Since there are multiple scenes that take place both inside and out the prison, I’ve…
The majestic White Tail Falls in Twin Peaks is first introduced to viewers during the opening credits of the Pilot Episode. In reality, the falls are known as Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, Washington. This Setting the Stage story takes a look at the falls as seen throughout the three seasons of Twin Peaks.
I’ve previously discussed how some props, such as green coffee mugs, from the original Twin Peaks series made a leap to The Return on Showtime. Here’s a look at another prop that appears both in the Pilot Episode and Part 7.
In honor of Father’s Day, here’s my love letter to the many ties Ben Horne wears in Twin Peaks, from the Pilot Episode through Part 17 of Season 3 on Showtime.
When Special Agent Dale Cooper seeks accommodations in Twin Peaks, Sheriff Harry S. Truman offers to get him a great rate at the clean and reasonably priced Great Northern Hotel. This Setting the Stage article takes a closer look at the exteriors scenes of this iconic hotel from Seasons 1-3 of Twin Peaks.
In Twin Peaks Part 7 on Showtime, there is an aerial establishing shot of Yankton Federal Prison in Sioux City, South Dakota. But like many things in Twin Peaks, looks can be deceiving. The real location used for this establishing shot is located approximately 1,388 miles to the east of the actual   minimum security federal prison…
“Diane, today we are going to focus on the green coffee mugs.” While researching all things about the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department in Twin Peaks, I kept noticing a green mug in several episodes throughout Season 2. The mug makes it’s first appearance in Episode 2001. But this mug is the second green colored mug to…
In Twin Peaks Part 7 on Showtime, Deputy Andy Brennan visits The Farmer who is played by Edward “Ted” Dowling. The thing that caught my eye in this scene was the hat worn by the Farmer.