One of the most original and interesting tv shows was the 1990s series Twin Peaks, and it has developed a bit of a cult following. The show was created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and initially centered on solving the murder of a teenage girl, Laura Palmer, in a quiet Northwestern logging town called Twin Peaks. But though the series focused on Laura’s . . . → Read More: Twin Peaks, a DVD set review, and a Cherry Pie Recipe]]> OK, it’s time for a cup of joe and a donut.

One of the most original and interesting tv shows was the 1990s series Twin Peaks, and it has developed a bit of a cult following. The show was created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and initially centered on solving the murder of a teenage girl, Laura Palmer, in a quiet Northwestern logging town called Twin Peaks. But though the series focused on Laura’s death, the show was compelling because it highlighted the interactions between the interesting and eccentric characters, exposed seedy events infusing the town and environs — complete with paranormal undertones. Basically the series explored the mystery of life, the mystery of death, and the mystery of the woods surrounding Twin Peaks.

Although the first and second seasons have been available in DVD format for a while now, the critical pilot episode was not included in these previous editions. However, you can now get the complete series of Twin Peaks — the pilot episode plus seasons one and two — with Twin Peaks – The Definitive Gold Box Edition.

The DVD collection also includes noteworthy additions such as international versions of the pilot, an interview with David Lynch, Log Lady introductions for each episode, the “Falling” music video featuring Julee Cruise, Japanese Georgia Coffee commercials, the “Saturday Night Live” opening monologue and “Twin Peaks” sketch featuring Kyle MacLachlan, and behind the scenes pictures.

One of the characters, Special Agent Dale Cooper, had a particular fondness for pie — “Diane, if you ever get up this way that cherry pie is worth a stop” — and in that spirit, I’ve included my version of the Twin Peaks Cherry Pie recipe in my short collection of delicious horror stories, Five Slices of Death.

Folks interested in learning more about Twin Peaks may like the annual Twin Peaks Fest, as well as websites for Kyle MacLachlan (Special Agent Dale Cooper): http://www.kylemaclachlan.com/, and Sherilyn Fenn (Audrey Horne): http://www.sherilynshines.blogspot.com/.

Enjoy!

Twin Peaks – The Definitive Gold Box Edition, available from Amazon.

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