As part of my extensive research into Mark Frost and David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, I maintain multiple open investigations into the details about my beloved television show. I may start a research project only to return to it years later. I’ve discovered that if I wait, sometimes the stars turn and the mystery is revealed. This…
It’s getting close to bed time so let’s all say “good night” to Special Agent Dale Cooper. This publicity photo was scanned from a photo slide I acquired via an online auction. It’s a still photo taken during Twin Peaks episode 1.002 just before Cooper’s strange dreams of the Red Room, Laura Palmer’s cousin, BOB…
My look at Twin Peaks publicity photos from 1990 continues with a black and white portrait of Dana Ashbrook as Bobby Briggs. This 8-inch by 10-inch photo was part of a series of character photos released by Capital Cities / ABC Television to introduce viewers to the many characters from David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful…
A prop master’s work isn’t always flashy. Often, they are tasked with making pragmatic choices to flesh out a scene with items that the audience won’t even notice. These are some of the stories I’ve most enjoyed as I’ve gotten to know Twin Peaks prop master Jeff Moore, whose work in the second season both…
I recently shared the Twin Peaks location where Johnny Horne is seen shooting buffalo cutouts with his toy bow and arrow set in the James Foley-directed episode 2.018 (#25). This footage was recycled from a deleted scene from episode 1.001 (#1) between Dr. Lawrence Jacoby and Special Agent Cooper. Here is a closer look at…
During a recent visit to Southern California, I crossed off another Twin Peaks location from my list thanks to an anonymous tip from a fellow Bookhouse Boy. A few months ago, I wrote about the scene with Donna Hayward visiting her mom at The Great Northern Hotel in the James Foley-directed episode 2.018 (#25). I mentioned…
During my visit to Snoqualmie Falls, Washington in August 2025, I stopped by the Snoqualmie Falls Gift Shop and Visitors Center where I discovered the best affordable souvenir from this breathtakingly beautiful place.
In Twin Peaks episode 2.018 (episode 25 from the second season), there is a brief scene of Donna Hayward following her mother Eileen Hayward as she visits The Great Northern Hotel. With the exception of an establishing shot, the scene was captured at the former City Studios (later renamed Occidental Studios) in Van Nuys, California.
After the Norwegians left en masse from the town of Twin Peaks, a delegation of Icelanders, led by businessman Einer Thorson, were ready to invest in Ben Horne’s Ghostwood project. Throughout their appearances in the first season, they were heard singing Icelandic songs at all hours of the day. During a recent trip to the…
In fall 2024, fast fashion retailer H&M released officially licensed Twin Peaks apparel for women. I was surprised to see these items available, especially since it’s been several years since Part 18 aired. Now, H&M has released as new loose fit t-shirt inspired by The Great Northern Hotel in Twin Peaks, WA.