TWIN PEAKS PROPS

Prop Identification: Pilot Carafe Warmer

2012-02-15T09:26:00.000-08:00

Notes: Inland Glass 'Golden Triangle' carafe warmer circa 1958. Made by 'Club Aluminum Products'. 9" tall. Special thanks to Sam Howzit!!

Cooper's Sheriff Dept. Badge (Original)

2011-12-08T10:30:00.000-08:00

Private collection.

Roadhouse 'Leinenkugel' Beer Display (FWWM) (Original)

2011-10-31T11:08:00.000-07:00

Notes: From FWWM. Signed by Sheryl Lee. 'Leinenkugel' is the official beer of the Roadhouse. Very special thanks to Steve Rodgers - Aussie Twin Peaks Collector!!

Roadhouse 'Leinenkugel' Beer Tap Handle (Original)

2011-10-31T10:59:00.000-07:00

Notes: We think this is a beer tap handle. Original prop from the Roadhouse set (series) Leinenkugel is the official beer of the roadhouse according to David Lynch (as related to us from a member of the prop department) The same beer brand is apparently popular with Windom and Leo. Private collection.

Jacoby Tiki Statues (Original)

2011-09-13T20:08:00.000-07:00

Notes: Seen in episode 5 as the Briggs family visits Dr. Jacoby.

Very special thanks to Steve Rodgers - Aussie Twin Peaks Collector!!

Child Photo (Original)

2011-07-27T10:53:00.000-07:00

Notes: Although listed as a photo of a young Laura Palmer, the only time this piece can be seen is at the Hayward residence in episode 17. Sold on eBay (7/2011) for $680-

FBI Fingerprint Sheets (Original)

2011-07-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

Notes: You can see this strip of fingerprints right in front of Roger by the picture of Cooper. The others are used in various scenes.

Sheriff Department/FBI Assorted Paperwork (Original)

2011-07-10T15:17:00.001-07:00

Notes: Various pieces of sheriff department and FBI paperwork pieces.

Sheriff Department Binder (Original)

2011-07-10T15:10:00.001-07:00

Notes: Obtained from a crew member. Most likely seen in one of the Sheriff Department scenes. If you spot it - please let us know.

FBI Folder (Original)

2011-07-10T15:02:00.001-07:00

Notes: Obtained from a crew member in a lot with other items in this photo. This folder is possibly at the bottom of Roger's stack of paper's.

A Closer Look...Prop Department Reference Map

2011-07-10T14:58:00.000-07:00

Notes: Town map

'Ghostwood' Button (Original)

2011-07-10T10:12:00.001-07:00

Notes: The prop department made a whole box of these.

Coffee Pot (FWWM) (Original)

2011-06-25T10:05:00.000-07:00

Notes: Coffee Pot from FWWM. Obtained from the FWWM prop sale at the 1992 Twin Peaks Fest. Thanks to Billiam!

Flesh World Page (Pilot Version) (Original)

2011-06-15T09:31:00.001-07:00

Notes: 'Flesh World' proof page given to a crew member at the time of shooting as he was in the piece. Everyone who appeared in 'Flesh World' magazine was a crew member or a friend of a crew member. Beautiful razor sharp pictures and text. Not screen used, but an original prop. Obtained directly from a crew member. Twin Peaks Archive Collection.

Laura's Lock Box (Original)

2011-05-27T13:25:00.001-07:00

Notes: This was originally an 8 Track cassette case that was gutted out by the prop/art dept. Amongst other items, this box is where Laura kept her camcorder. Props connected to Laura Palmer are very rare and hard to come by. Special thanks to 'Lil'!

A Closer Look...At The Double RR Bulletin Board.

2011-05-08T00:20:00.000-07:00

Look closely at the Double RR Diner community bulletin board and you will see a another case where a crew member from Twin Peaks has inserted their name in history! Richard Robinson was an assistant prop master on the show!

Prop Identification: Video Monitor

2011-04-03T10:39:00.000-07:00

Notes: This is the Sony Video 8 player/recorder we see on Ben's desk to play the Audrey ransom video. Model EVM-8010R

Thanks to Eric Isaksson!

Cooper's Flashlight (Original)

2011-02-20T11:23:00.001-08:00

Notes: Recently obtained directly from a crew member. Inside of the lens is frosted to minimize lens flare while filming. Courtesy of The Great Northern.

Prop Identification: Pete's Mink Oil

2011-01-15T11:54:00.000-08:00

The bottle design has changed. Thanks to Gordon aka Daniel.

Cooper's FBI File Photo (Original)

2010-12-04T11:22:00.000-08:00

Notes: This is a file photo that Roger Hardy and team have on the desk (see screenshot) as they investigate Coop. This looks like a polaroid and therefore should be unique. Still has the paperclip indentation on the photo.

Twin Peaks Archive collection.

Prop Identification: High School Letterman Jacket (Cast Version)

2010-11-12T13:15:00.000-08:00

Notes: This jacket was a gift to a crew member. In fact, these jackets were given to various cast and crew members at one one point (circa season two I think) Amazingly, for the first time, we have tracked down the maker of these jackets and they are still in business! They do special orders, so, you can now have them make an exact replica for you! Check out TM Athletics! Very special thanks to Steve Rodgers - Aussie Twin Peaks Collector!!

Prop Identification: Truman Bookends

2010-11-12T10:43:00.000-08:00

Notes: Stamped 'Hollywood Regency' on the bottom. Thanks to May Wenche Jacobsen!

Twin Peaks Props Exclusive! 4 More Pages From The Original Laura's Diary Prop!

2010-10-03T05:24:00.001-07:00

Text from "Day 18"

February 17
1988 Hello Diary!
Nothing new to say.

1989 Rode in June’s new car – cute.
Day twelve.

February 18
1988 Couldn’t find my new blouse. Till I noticed it was in his car.

1989 Ran 5 miles today. Saw 3 deer at the river. One was a fawn.
Day thirteen.

Text from "Day 12 & 13"

February 23
1988 Cycled today.

1989 Cloudy. Sort of giddy. Not even cautiously optimistic. Day eighteen. Eight o'clock. Asparagus for dinner again. I hate asparagus. Does this mean I'll ever grow up?????????
Nervous about meeting J tonight.

February 24
1988 Went bowling. 3 lucky strikes.

Very special thanks to Daryl at PULP GALLERY for letting fans get a glimpse at these very special pages!

Prop Identification: McDonald's Mug

2010-06-08T07:42:00.000-07:00

Notes: The mug was available between 1983-1987 and is made of plastic with a plastic lid. Some mugs came with a matching plastic bowl. There were several different images printed on the mugs during those years. Though the handle looks sort of like golden arches, it's actually referred to as "figure eight" or two finger holes. The attached image is a 1983 version of the mug, and it's not the exact version, but you can see it's quite similar. Thanks to Jared Lyon.

Prop Identification: Audrey's Ashtray

2010-05-26T09:57:00.001-07:00

Notes: Made by Norcrest. Circa 1950's. Thanks to May W. Jacobsen.

Prop Identification: Cooper's Magnifying Glass

2010-03-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

Notes: Made by Magna-Lite. In the pilot his weapon of choice is a Magna-Lite 150 Mini-Reader (the one with the slighty wider lens), in the later episodes he uses a Magna-Lite 100 or 300 (different magnification, but look exactly the same)
Photos and information courtesy of Frank D. at Props From Another Place.

Prop Identification: Catherine's Book - Great Expectations

2010-03-06T09:58:00.000-08:00

Notes:
Charles Dickens "Great Expectations"
Released by Chatham River Press in the Classics series.

ISBN-10: 0517415097
ISBN-13: 978-0517415092

Also seen on Cooper's night stand.

From Frank D's Props From Another Place!

Coming Soon...

2010-02-23T08:13:00.000-08:00

The original prop collection of Mr. Steveskywalker!

Prop Identification: Cooper's Dial Master

2010-02-20T07:28:00.000-08:00

Notes: Sharp EL-6250H Dial Master. There is a model without the 'H'. So, make sure it has the 'H' on the end. As per usual, the prop dept. whited out the brand and model number.

Thanks to Frank D.

Agent Cooper's FBI Badge (Original)

2010-01-20T13:21:00.001-08:00

Private Collection

Double RR Sign (Original)

2009-12-20T09:14:00.000-08:00

Notes: One of the very few props that can be seen in both the series and FWWM. Iconic. Twin Peaks Archive Collection.

Deputy Andy Brennan's Sheriff Department Cap (Original)

2009-11-20T12:49:00.001-08:00

Private Collection.

Audrey's One Eyed Jacks Syringe (Original)

2009-08-14T18:46:00.000-07:00

Private collection.

One Eyed Jacks Napkin (Original)

2009-07-26T21:52:00.001-07:00

Notes: A box of these were made.
Twin Peaks Archive Collection

Notes: This is the only known shot of the napkins with the logo side up.

Cooper's Bedside Statue (Original)

2009-07-26T21:47:00.000-07:00

Notes: Approximately 3 7/8" tall. Seen on Cooper's bedside table. Also is from the Great Northern Lodge Gift Shop gift display case. Private collection.

(look behind the milk)

Sheriff Dept. Prop Decal (Original)

2009-07-06T15:13:00.001-07:00

Obtained directly from a crew member.

Twin Peaks Archive Collection.

Notes: Twin Peaks Sheriff Department Prop Decal (unused). Approximately 4 1/4" x 1 7/8" heavy photo stock on crack/peel backing.

Sheriff Dept. Patch (Original)

2009-07-05T18:07:00.000-07:00

Private Collection.

Bookhouse Boy Patch (Reproduction) Gift From Kyle MacLachlan to Crew

2009-07-05T18:01:00.000-07:00

Private Collection

Notes: Signed by Kyle as 'D. Cooper'.

A Closer Look...Art Dept. Shirt

2009-07-05T17:55:00.001-07:00

1991 L.A. Twin Peaks Prop Auction

2009-05-18T21:43:00.001-07:00

Note: These were on each girls door at One Eyed Jacks.

Note: Double RR cup and saucer.

These stills come from a Japanese TV special that you can order here.

Ben Horne's 'Little Elvis' Doll (Original)

2009-05-14T14:40:00.001-07:00

Twin Peaks Archive Collection

Obtained directly from a crew member. It is the ONLY Little Elvis extant; there was never a backup.

Double RR Cup (Original)

2009-05-08T20:18:00.001-07:00

Private Collection
Notes: Signed by Peggy Lipton

Windom Earle's Chess Set (Original)

2009-01-20T20:08:00.000-08:00

Private Collection. Eternal thanks to the mighty Bruce Phillips!

Double RR Ice Cream Cone (Original)

2009-01-17T19:57:00.000-08:00

DiGiacinto Collection

Agent Cooper's Car (Original)

2009-01-04T15:55:00.001-08:00

Raffled at the 1992 Twin Peaks Festival. Thanks to Travis Blue.

A Closer Look...At 'Cable Bends Steel' Clipping

2008-10-23T08:47:00.000-07:00

Click images to enlarge.

Great Northern Gift Shop Sign (Original)

2008-09-05T15:56:00.000-07:00

Twin Peaks Archive Collection

Prop Identification: Laura's Clock From FWWM (2)

2008-08-03T13:54:00.000-07:00

Photo and clock courtesy of Charles from In Twin Peaks
(Yes, these are two different photos and clocks! Bravo Charles!)

Notes: Numechron Tymeter Clock from 1960. Model No. 170.
From FWWM:

Prop Identification: Donna's Cassette Player

2008-07-09T23:14:00.000-07:00

Realistic SCR-34

Notes: The top photo is of course a different color, however, the model number remains the same.

Kristy Dickson - Where are you?

2008-06-09T00:53:00.000-07:00

We would love to interview you!

Nadine's Pill Bottle (Original)

2008-05-23T22:16:00.000-07:00

Private Collection
Photos by Dugpa
Notes: Still contains some of the yellow placebo pills!

Sheryl Lee's 'Eyes' (Original)

2008-05-14T16:39:00.000-07:00

Private Collection
Photos by Dugpa
Notes: Amazingly these are the contacts that Sheryl Lee wore in the final episode. They are still preserved in liquid eye solution 17 years later!

Miss Twin Peaks Flyer #2 (Original)

2008-05-14T16:20:00.001-07:00

Private Collection
Photo by Dugpa
Notes: Our second Miss Twin Peaks Flyer. Upon inspection, this is quite different from our first flyer here. So, this makes at least three B&W variations of this prop. That is, unless, the above was the B&W master and subsequent copies for the set were darker and now appear different. Something that is so easy to copy will continue to make this prop hard to catalog.

Cooper's Dictaphone (Reproduction)

2008-05-08T19:51:00.001-07:00

Notes: One of the few officially licensed 'props' from the series. Not a true prop replica, but a very rare item indeed. Made in Germany. Thanks to Jlyon1515.

Leo's Rap Sheets (Original)

2008-05-07T16:32:00.000-07:00

Private Collection
Photos by Dugpa

Great Northern Table (Original)

2008-05-07T16:19:00.000-07:00

Private Collection
Photos by Dugpa

Laura's Sunglasses (Original)

2008-05-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

Private Collection
Photo by Charles at In Twin Peaks

Double RR Menu #2 (Original)

2008-05-01T11:16:00.000-07:00

Private Collection
Photos by Dugpa
Notes: It has been said that only 8 menu's were made for the Double RR set. The inside is blank.

Prop Identification: Laura's Clock From FWWM

2008-04-20T12:39:00.000-07:00

Photo and clock courtesy of Dugpa
Notes: Numechron Tymeter Clock from 1960. Model No. 170.

Packard Mill Ledgers (Original)

2008-04-16T00:05:00.000-07:00

Private Collection
Photos by Dugpa

Double RR Mug #2 (Original)

2008-04-15T22:14:00.001-07:00

Private Collection
Photos by Dugpa and Charles

BOB Sketch (Original)

2008-04-07T23:08:00.000-07:00

Photo by Dugpa
Private Collection.
Notes: A truly iconic original prop. Folded as seen in the series.

One-Eyed Jacks Poker Chip (Original)

2008-04-07T22:51:00.000-07:00

Photo by Charles at In Twin Peaks
Private Collection.
Notes: This is in fact, the second original OEJ poker chip we have featured. You can check out the first one here.

Leo Mug Shot (Original)

2008-04-04T16:11:00.000-07:00

Photo by Dugpa
Private Collection.

Bookhouse Boy Patch (Original)

2008-04-01T23:35:00.000-07:00

Photo by Charles at In Twin Peaks
Private Collection.
Notes: This is simply the most detailed picture ever published of this original prop!

Laura's Half-Heart Necklace (Original)

2008-04-01T23:03:00.000-07:00

Photo by Dugpa
Private Collection.

Laura's Diary (Original)

2008-02-06T22:28:00.000-08:00

PulpGallery Collection

PulpGallery Collection

PulpGallery Collection

Great Northern Reception Desk Wooden Tree (Original)

2008-02-06T22:24:00.000-08:00

Private Collection

'Have You Seen This Man' Poster (Reproduction)

2008-02-03T12:31:00.000-08:00

Prop Identification: Jacque's Cabinet

2008-01-20T13:37:00.000-08:00

Research and scans courtesy of Charles at In Twin Peaks
Notes: When Cooper and the boys investigate Jacque's apartment, they come across several postcards. We have already covered the Cabin photo here, so let's take a look at some further items.

Notes: This is a vintage postcard of a giant log made into a restroom on the Redwood Highway in Northern California.

Notes: Jacque also has a photo of "Chickita's Sex Paradise" which is still open and thriving in Amsterdam's Red Light District.

Prop Identification: Waterfall Clock

2008-01-19T17:08:00.000-08:00

Clock and photos courtesy of Charles at In Twin Peaks

Notes: Vintage 50's Waterfall Clock by Master Crafters

A Closer Look...At The Sheriff Department's Totem Pole (Updated)

2008-01-19T01:30:00.001-08:00

Whenever you stake out a local motel...

...always supply your own totem pole!

...third times a charm...

Buzzsaw Chandelier (Original)

2008-01-13T00:00:00.000-08:00

Private collection

Thanks to Pete V.

Briggs' House Sign (Original)

2008-01-12T14:37:00.000-08:00

Private Collection
Notes: This prop is from a deleted scene

Prop Identification: Saturn Lamp

2008-01-07T23:59:00.001-08:00

Photos courtesy of Charles at In Twin Peaks

Notes: The Art Deco Saturn Lamp used in Twin Peaks is a model designed for and sold at the 1939 World's Fair

Prop Identification: Russian Wolfhound Lamp

2008-01-04T15:42:00.000-08:00

Photo and lamp courtesy of Charles at In Twin Peaks

Pilot

Prop Identification: Duofone Speakerphone from Radio Shack

2008-01-02T23:40:00.000-08:00

Episode 4
Thanks to Pete V.

Prop Identification: Cooper's Recorder #3

2008-01-02T23:21:00.001-08:00

Realistic Micro-26

As seen in the Waldo sheriff station scene - episode 6
Thanks to Pete V.

Prop Identification: Cooper's Recorder #2

2008-01-02T20:46:00.000-08:00

Realistic Micro-27

As seen recording on the table after Cooper was shot - episode 8

Prop Identification: Cooper's Recorder #1

2008-01-02T20:38:00.000-08:00

Panasonic RN-105

Seen in publicity photos, the pilot and many episodes
Thanks to Pete V.

A Closer Look...At Windom's Cap

2007-12-30T04:21:00.000-08:00

Windom's cap is by Courtwright Diesel and Machine. There is one in Tacoma Washington at 1601 E Bay St, Tacoma, WA 98421 Anybody in the area care to see if they sell these hats? Or maybe you can buy one off the head of an employee. Take that Mr. Monkey Wrench!!

A Closer Look...At The Mysterious Mr. Jeff Moore

2007-12-29T16:26:00.000-08:00

In episode 25, while Donna is perusing the family mail, not only do we discover the postcard from James in San Francisco, we can spot something else. Who is Jeff Moore? And why is his mail ending up at the Hayward's?

Jeff seems to turn up in episode 26 as a bellboy at the Great Northern alerting John Justice Wheeler to some bad news. Was he subletting the Hayward's basement due to the poor wages at the Great Northern? No. In fact Jeff Moore was the prop master on Twin Peaks and found a way to insert his name into history!

A Closer Look...At The SMASH Twin Peaks Charity Auction 3/23/91

2007-12-28T23:45:00.000-08:00

On March 23rd 1991, there was a Twin Peaks celebrity auction and dinner party benefiting SMASH (Santa Monica Alternative School House) There was an auction catalouge (See photo) and i thought it would be cool to list all the treasures that were auctioned off that evening. I will not include non-Lynch items. Speaker hostess was Bonnie Tamblyn. Celebrity host was Russ Tamblyn. One of the 'Student Artists' listed is Amber Rose Tamblyn.

5:30 - 7:00pm
-Appetizers and Cocktails in the foyer
-View the Silent Auction in Foyer
-View Live Auction items in Auction Junction Scenic View Room
-Original Twin Peaks Pilot

7:00pm
-Dinner starts in the double R Diner
-Surprise Guests

8:00pm
-Speaker Hostess Bonnie Tamblyn
-Introduction by Russ Tamblyn
-Door Prizes announced
-Live Auction Begins

9:00pm
-Live Auctions closes while Silent Auction continues
-Dance Party Begins, or view more Twin Peaks episodes

9:30pm
-Begin announcements of silent auction winners
-Silent auction closes at 10:00pm

11:00pm
-The Last Dance

AUCTION ITEMS:

-Wild At Heart print. Collective Consciousness Collage by Grace Zabriskie
Minimum Bid (MB) $100

-Original Pilot Script of Twin Peaks. Signed by Cast.
MB $100

-Cotton T-Shirt signed by Catherine Coulson
MB $25

-Laura Palmer Poster Signed by Sheryl Lee
MB $25

-Diane Tapes Signed by Kyle MacLachlan
MB $13

-Twin Peaks Soundtrack cd Signed by Angelo Badalamenti
MB $25

-Leland Palmer Photo by Richard Beymer. Signed by Richard Beymer and Ray Wise
MB $100

-Wild At Heart Angel Photo Print. Signed and Donated by Sheryl Lee
MB $35

-Official Twin Peaks Wrestling Uniform Signed by Gary Hershberger and Wendy Robie
MB $25

-Official Twin Peaks Athletic T-shirt signed by Gary and Wendy
MB $25

-Bobby Briggs' Thermal Undershirt signed by Dana Ashbrook
MB $25

-Dr. Jacoby Necktie (Phone Booth & Smoking Gun) signed by Russ Tamblyn
MB $35

-Black and Emerald Green Eye Patch signed by Wendie Robie
MB $15

-Cookie Basket Baked by Charlotte Stewart
MB $10

-Betty Briggs' Apron worn whil hearing of Laura's disappearance. Signed by Charlotte Stewart
MB $15

-Giant Shoe signed by Carel Struycken
MB $35

-Domino Set signed by Chris Mulkey
MB $10

-Delicate White Linen Lady's Maid Apron Worn by Josie Packard while in the clutches of Cathrine Martel. Signed by Joan Chen.
MB $25

-B&W Print of Leo. Signed by Eric DaRe.
MB $25

-Apron from the Double R Diner. Signed by Madchen Amick.
MB $25

-Burgundy Robe constantly worn by Leo. Signed by Eric DaRe.
MB $35

-Dr. Jacoby Glasses. Mood Altering Sunglasses, Red and Blue Lenses. Only three in existance.
MB $65

-Pete Martel's Nightshirt worn while cooking breakfast. Signed by Jack Nance.
MB $35

-Toe-Ja-Mara Disguise signed by Piper Laurie.
MB $50

-Russ Tamblyn and wife will take another couple for a cocktail hour of tropical therapy and tasty anectdotes
MB $67.78

-Twin Peaks Sheriff Dept. official shirt with Dept. Patches. Worn by Sheriif Truman and signed by Michael Ontkean.
MB $75

-Coop's Tux Shirt. comes complete with bullet hole and blood; worn by Agent Cooper in first season cliffhanger. Signed by Kyle MacLachlan.
MB $75

-Lucy and Andy Porcelain Coffee Cups and Saucers. Signed by Harry Goaz and Kimmy Robertson.
MB $25

-Bottle of Sparkling Wine and 'Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Living' T-shirt signed by Everett McGill
MB $25

-2x4/4x8/Love Pete T-shirt from the Packard Sawmill. Signed by Jack Nance.
MB $25

-Donna Does Laura. Official Black Sunglasses and Case signed by Lara Flynn Boyle
MB $25

-Opening Shot: Framed Color photo signed by most of the cast and David Lynch; rustic frame.
MB $100

-The Producers: Framed in cherry wood, rare picture of David Lynch and Mark Frost. Signed by both.
MB $75

-Twin Peaks Pre-Release Cassette - Signed by David Lynch and others
MB $15

FWWM 'Cable Bends Steel' Photo (Reproduction)

2007-12-27T23:35:00.000-08:00

One-Eyed Jack's Poker Chip (Original)

2007-12-27T20:04:00.000-08:00

Thorne collection

A Closer Look...At The Miss Twin Peaks Flyer

2007-12-26T23:52:00.000-08:00

Did you know that the model used for the Miss Twin Peaks Flyer was none other that the art department coordinator for the show, Jula Bell? Jula also had a bit part as 'The Vucuum Girl' at One-Eyed Jacks!

FWWM 'Angel' Photo (Reproduction)

2007-12-26T20:31:00.001-08:00

Notes: Available here!

FWWM 'Doorway' Photo (Reproduction)

2007-12-26T20:18:00.000-08:00

Notes: Available here!

Double RR Coffee Mug #1 (Original)

2007-12-26T18:43:00.000-08:00

Twin Peaks Archive Collection
Notes: These were obtained from David Lynch Assistant Jennifer Syme

Double RR Menu (Original)

2007-12-26T18:10:00.000-08:00

Private Collection
Notes: It is said only 8 menu's were made for the Double RR set. The inside is blank.

Notes: Back

Bookhouse Boy Patch (Reproduction)

2007-12-26T18:07:00.000-08:00

Sheriff Patch (Reproduction)

2007-12-26T18:04:00.000-08:00

Cabin photo (Reproduction)

2007-12-26T17:50:00.001-08:00

Windom's Spider Cage (Original)

2007-12-25T23:32:00.001-08:00

Twin Peaks Archive Collection

Nadine Figurine (Original)

2007-12-25T23:19:00.001-08:00

Private Collection.

Miss Twin Peaks Flyer (Original)

2007-12-25T23:08:00.000-08:00

Twin Peaks Archive Collection

Twin Peaks Archive Collection
Notes: 'Application' version

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Between Two Worlds: Josie's Fate

The fate of Josie Packard in Twin Peaks has always been a topic that has divided and confused fans since her 'death' scene was originally transmitted in episode 23 on February 16th, 1991. Many people have pointed out the rather primitive special effects (of it's time though) that may have diminished any potential power from the cliffhanger. Others think it's just plain strange to have a character trapped inside a wooden drawer knob. Well, even strange for Twin Peaks apparently. We think the key to understanding and possibly even enjoying this story arc is to become aware of a combination of deleted scenes, un-filmed script sequences and comments made by cast and crew.

The end of episode 23 sees Josie 'die' in Thomas Eckardt's room at The Great Northern. After being confronted by Harry, Josie collapses on the bed. Truman comforts her only to realize she has died. At that moment, Cooper (and Cooper only we must add) has a vision of The Little Man and BOB in short succession. The Little Man simple dances atop the bed. However, BOB, in a rather menacing fashion, asks Cooper - "What happened To Josie"? It should be noted that BOB says nothing in the script, he simply laughs 'demonically'. This is the first of several instances where mentions and even appearances of Josie are absent in the script, but appear in the show. Why?

Later in the series, Cooper tells Truman that Josie was 'Quaking with fear'. He also let's Hawk know that her body weighed only 65 pounds at the autopsy. 'How's that possible'? asks Hawk. Clearly that is a question for the audience as well. Do we have an answer all these years later? Although her physical body is left behind, did she lose something in her journey from our world to the next? Another interesting fact about episode 23 is that due to low ratings, this was very nearly the last episode of Twin Peaks shown. It was only with fan pressure and pleading from the producers that ABC granted the show a block of six more episodes. Twin Peaks returned six weeks later and aired four more episodes before ABC waited another two months to air the final two episodes. Would Twin Peaks have the same cult allure today if Josie's image in a drawer pull was the final image seen? We'll never know.

Flash forward to episode 27. Three very interesting 'Josie' sequences are present. Two filmed but not scripted, and one scripted but not filmed. During Act III, there is a scene with Ben and Audrey inside Ben's office at The Great Northern. As Audrey hurries off, Ben whips around clearly startled and staring in the direction of his fireplace. Who or what has he seen? Quick cut to Pete in the lobby of the Great Northern. Pete, staring and gesturing to the fireplace exclaims, 'Josie, I see your face!'. Both of these bits are missing from the script. It's not much a stretch to say that Ben perhaps also sees Josie. So far, we can glean that Josie is somehow stuck in The Great Northern. Most people have concentrated on the fact that Josie is stuck within the wood there. However, if we assume that Ben is indeed startled by Josie from his fireplace (as we clearly see Pete interacting with Josie in the lobby fireplace) then fire seems to be connected to Josie in some way as well. The original script for episode 27 also calls calls for a scene at the end when BOB appears from the Black Lodge of Josie screaming, still trapped in the drawer pull. Had they decided to include this bit, there is little doubt they would have been tempted to simply re-use the existing footage from episode 23. It's interesting though. Is Josie in pain from being stuck between two worlds? Or would there have been a connection to BOB's sudden appearance?

Is this where it ends? A baffling reference by Pete to seeing her in a fireplace?

There is no reference to Josie in the final script at all. However, in 1993 at the first fan run Twin Peaks Fest, Frank Silva was asked about BOB's relation to Josie:

"He took her away to the Red Room, I think basically..."

Amazingly, Frank then added:

"..If you notice, in the Red Room...you do see Josie's body, You don't see her face, but you see her body sticking out of the Red Room curtains. In the series... Joan Chen wasn't available at the time, so we had to get around that! There was a double of Joan Chen, but you just saw the body and her head was outside the Red Room. If you look in the Red Room, you see Josie's body, the last outfit that she had on, you'll see that body with that outfit...and her head is sticking outside the red wall...

If you watch the video of Frank's speech, you can almost feel the bewilderment and faint skepticism in the audience. "Why, I've watched the final episode 30 times and I've never seen Josie"! Such a reaction is understandable. The scene was filmed but it never made the episode as transmitted. Cut by David Lynch for reasons he'll probably never explain. Robert Engels even talks about the scene in Wrapped In Plastic issue 58:

"Oh yeah. It doesn't exist anywhere, but there was. I'd have to look at my notes, but I would say there was."

Clearly, Frank Silva witnessed the scene being filmed, however, he was simply unaware that it was cut out before transmission.

Now, for the first time ever, with massive thanks to Rob Wilson of TP 20 and Richard Beymer, we present to you six never before published stills of Josie's double. Josie was shot (apparently just from behind) with her head stuck in the curtains. Between two worlds, her face manifesting itself in The Great Northern. We know thanks to Rob and Richard that:

"Those shots appear around the same time as when they were filming Cooper running from one end of the Red Room to the other..."

Of course just because Lynch filmed those scenes around that time does not necessarily mean that he meant for that scene to take place at the same time. We may never know the answer to that question.

We also know of at least one further still of Josie's double that exists. It is a costume polaroid shot from the neck down. Of course 'Josie' is still wearing the same nightgown she was wearing in episode 23 when she 'dies'.

These stills were taken by Richard during his marathon shooting session during the final days of filming. Richard, noticing that no one at that point was shooting stills, asked Lynch if he could document the closing days. Lynch said yes and the rest is history. Without Richard sooting these stills, the visual history of the end of the show would be in a sad state. Publicity on Twin Peaks dropped off significantly especially around episode 26 (around the same time that Mark Frost assistant, Unit Publicist and in-house stills photographer Paula K. Shimatsu-U. quit the show) We note with some sadness that episodes 27 and 28 seem to have very few stills to document their production. By the way, if anyone out there knows the name of the actress who doubled for Josie, please drop us a line.

So, the story is over now right? Of course not! Let's fast forward to film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Here is a further excerpt from WIP's interview with Robert Engels:

John Thorne: "Jeffries mentions the name 'Judy'. Later in the film, there is a close-up of a monkey's face, and it says 'Judy'. Did you know who Judy was when you were writing the screenplay?"

Robert Engels: "Judy - the name is [from] my sister-in-law. I think that is where it came from. The Thing behind Judy has to do with where David Bowie came from..."

Craig Miller: "We know that he was originally in Buenos Aires"

Robert Engels: Yes, exactly. He was down there, and that's where Judy is. I think Joan Chen [Josie] is there, and I think Windom Earle is there. It is this idea that there are these portals around the world, and Phillip Jeffries had one hell of a trip to Buenos Aires and back! He really doesn't want to talk about Judy because that reminds him of whatever happened to him. It's really as simple as that. There was a thing that was going to happen with Josie and Windom and Judy. In our original planning of the prequel, there is a whole other section about all this. A whole other set of mythology that was going to be around Judy and Josie and where Windom Earle ended up."

John Thorne: I did read an early draft of the script that has a line about Judy's sister. Was that supposed to be Josie?

Robert Engels: Yes. Yes, I think that is true.

To wrap a few things up, we point out a few things said by John Thorne in his wonderful 'Judy, Judy, Judy' piece:

"In an early draft (dated July 3rd, 1991) Phillip Jeffries first appears in a Buenos Aires hotel where the head clerk hands him a note from a "young lady." Soon after, Jeffries appears in Cole's office in Philadelphia where he tells the assembled agents he's "not gonna talk about Judy." Jeffries says, "I want to tell you everything, but I don't have a lot to go on. But I'll tell you one thing: Judy is positive about this." Then Jeffries drops a fascinating detail: "Her sister's there, too. At least part of her.""

"This early draft of the script provides strong evidence that Judy was a living person whose note to Jeffries compelled him to go to Philadelphia to tell Cole, "everything." (After all, "Judy is positive about this.") This script also introduces a second mysterious person to identify – Judy's sister. It is possible that this sister may be Josie Packard who "died" in the TV series but whose spirit seemed to live on in the walls (and drawers) of the Great Northern hotel."

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Special thanks to Richard Beymer, Rob Wilson, Mark Frost, Wrapped In Plastic Magazine and Dugpa.com

We also urge you to read John Thorne's informative article on Judy at the apparently now defunct Above The Convenience Store.

One-Eyed Jack's Prototype Playing Card (Original)

2007-12-25T23:02:00.000-08:00

Twin Peaks Archive Collection
Notes: Made by the art department but never used

Notes: Many of the One-Eyed Jack's employees wore the Jack card logo

FWWM Laura 'Doorway' Photo (Original)

2007-12-25T22:56:00.000-08:00

Twin Peaks Archive Collection
Notes: This seems to be an alternate that was printed up for use in the film but not used. Notice Laura's arm on the door in the version used in the film.

Dr. Jacoby's Tie (Original)

2007-12-25T22:51:00.001-08:00

Twin Peaks Archive Collection
Notes: Signed by Russ Tamblyn on reverse

Ben Horne's Phone at One-Eyed Jacks (Original)

2007-12-25T22:39:00.001-08:00

Private Collection.
Notes: This phone can also be seen in 'Invitation To Love'