In 1993, I fell in in love with David Lynch and Mark Frost’s “wonderful and strange” show by watching reruns of Twin Peaks on Bravo TV. But that Bravo TV was the cable channel found in the United States. Two years later in April 1995, a different Bravo TV began airing reruns of the show…
In April 2018, Showtime sent members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences voting for the Emmy Awards a DVD set containing all 18 part of Twin Peaks: The Return. This five-disc set was in advance of the “For Your Emmy Consideration” campaign launched in May that year. There was an event held on May…
My look back at “TV Guide” magazines from April-May 1990 continues with the April 21-27 issue. This issue contains an interview with Peggy Lipton who played Norma Jennings in Twin Peaks. There is also a fantastic ad with James Hurley (James Marshall) and Audrey Horne (Sherilyn Fenn) at the Double R Diner. It’s an odd one…
It’s such a thrill discovering another Missing Piece from David Lynch’s 1992 masterpiece, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Thanks to an Instagram post from Executive Producer Sabrina Sutherland, we now know what Sarah Palmer wore during a scene they filmed at the Double R Diner.
In this day of streaming services and 4K Ultra HD discs, it’s wild to think Twin Peaks first aired when those things were only futuristic daydreams. In 1990-1991, the only way people could watch David Lynch and Mark Frost’s “wonderful and strange” show on a different day or time than it was broadcast was to record…
After writing about Twin Peaks found in the “TV Guide” from April 7, 1990, I acquired additional magazines from April and May that year. I figured with the popularity of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s show there must have been additional articles and advertisements. Great news – I was correct in my assumptions. So here is…
In May 2018, Showtime launched a “For Your Consideration” campaign for Twin Peaks: The Return. This campaign was designed to appeal to members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences who would be voting for the Emmy Awards. From a special event held on May 2 with David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan and Laura Dern to…
One of the side benefits of Twin Peaks: The Return airing on Showtime was the creation of plenty new themed-merchandise. In addition to postcards, I have a soft spot for greeting cards as there is something therapeutic about sending handwritten letters to loved ones. In November 2017, San Rafael, California-based Insight Editions licensed a set of…
Leading up to the season two premiere of Twin Peaks, ABC Television aired a 30-minute special about David Lynch and Mark Frost’s show on Friday, September 14, 1990. Hosted by Alan Thicke, the special featured a recap about the show’s first season followed by a brief look at the short lived, Steven Bochco police-themed musical show,…
As an archivist, I enjoy documenting and researching every aspect about my favorite television show, Twin Peaks. Some of my favorite details are found in long, out-of-print magazines and articles. This time, I found a slightly used copy of “TV Guide” from April 7, 1990. This magazine was distributed to homes across the United States…