Twin Peaks

[DRW50]

Technically, they don't have to have anyone but Dale, the Log Lady, and the Palmers. It's just that when we learned more people were being asked back, that's when I started thinking, "Is Bobby going to be there?" If James or Michael Horse or Norma and Ed are going to be there, then yes, it will bother me if Bobby isn't there, mostly because I just don't think you can understand Laura half as well without Bobby, and also because he was an awesome character.

Edited October 22, 2014 by DRW50

[Vee]

From a NYT article on the Angel Ball:

Officially, he is in negotiations.

Edited October 23, 2014 by Vee

[Vee]

Vulture's promised piece about TP alumni and their status today is up.

More at the link.

Edited October 23, 2014 by Vee

[DRW50]

Thanks. There were so many things I didn't know (I didn't know Eric de Rae was Aldo Ray's son, or that James Spader was the first choice for Denise Bryson). I'm glad I got to read that.

[Vee]

Are you ready for more ancient TP minutiae from the depths of the Internet at 5 AM on a Saturday? I thought you might be.

So one of the few licensed tie-ins I never got a look at as a kid was Twin Peaks: An Access Guide to the Town, published in 1991. It has long been rumored that this mock guidebook, apparently written in-universe by some of the show staff (possibly with contributions from Lynch and Frost), may have had hints to future storylines. One such rumor was about the annual Twin Peaks Passion Play and a crucial local football game, as detailed in an old fan essay:

Probably nothing, but an interesting little thought. It would be just like TP to have the fate of Cooper's soul hanging in the balance juxtaposed against a school football game.

[Vee]

My beloved Peggy Lipton makes it pretty much official on Twitter:

[DRW50]

That's great to hear it confirmed. A part of me is surprised they're letting the cast talk about it this way on social media, but I guess it's a good way to keep buzz going.

[Bright Eyes]

This is still so strange to read that it's happening. Carl, I echo your sentiments about Bobby. He was my favourite character next to Audrey and I loved it when they were put into each others orbits in season two. I guess I'm in the minority, but I remember finding the Norma amnesia story to be entertaining and I literally must be the only person that had no problem with the James story with whatshername. Unfortunately, I watched the show in 2008 so my memory is pretty fuzzy on a lot of the story. A re-watch will be mandatory when the return date draws near. You guys remembering all these intricacies is blowing my mind.

Edited October 29, 2014 by Bright Eyes

[alexisfan07]

Fantastic! I think it's fair to assume Everett McGill is in too.

So far, we've got Cooper, Truman, Hawk, The Log Lady, Leland, Ben, Ed & Norma, Shelly, Lucy (and maybe Andy) and likely James.

Interesting grouping so far!

Edited October 29, 2014 by alexisfan07

[Vee]

I take Laura and Sarah as givens in some way, shape or form. But sooner or later they're going to have to start dealing with the new generation of kids. It's been 25 years and it is a part of life.

[Vee]

I am slammed with work deadlines this Halloween, but I have taken time out to bring you this, another inscrutable interview about TP with Catherine E. Coulson.

There's also some nice discussion of her past with Lynch, her life with Jack Nance, etc.

Edited October 31, 2014 by Vee

[Vee]

I am home from my revels, so here are more ancient TP promos. I think these are the ones I recall from when I was a kid, with Lucy rambling on. Don't go out chopping!

[DRW50]

Those were so much fun and so creative. I sometimes wonder why Kimmy Robertson didn't get bigger roles.

It's a hoot to see that crazy dancing scene again with Catherine and Leland. It's insane and depressing and hilarious - Twin Peaks at its core.

[Vee]

I remember her popping up in a fair amount of stuff back then. She was hot for a few minutes on TV, at least. And of course she has never lacked for voice work, so it seems.

[DRW50]

Didn't she do one of those James Dobson radio shows?

At least she doesn't seem to be in the Victoria Jackson crazy path. I still can't stomach anything with her now, sadly.