Northern Exposure: Unforgettable Cicely, Alaska aka, Roslyn, Washington
Вставка
- Опубліковано 7 бер 2024
- Location:
Roslyn WA, population, 1001
Date:
Thursday February 22, 2024
Temp:
38*F/3.33*C
Welcome to the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska.. loosely modeled after the actual town of Talkeetna, Alaska. The filming location? Roslyn Washington. Home of the 90’s smash TV hit, Northern Exposure. Some filmingocatio s were actually shot very close to my home, imcluding season one, over near orth Fork Road, and also season four, episode four, near Rattlesnake Lake..
Both locations are mere minutes crom my current home. I often recognize many of the filming locations when watching. So fun to live here!
This, was a very fun day. During winter break, we had two whole days of sunshine, and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to get out here to finally make this video. I’ve wanted to do it for quite some time, but things never seemed to line up to be able to make it over the pass. I’m glad it worked out this way, as the series has recently been released in its entirety in streaming format WITH the original music, which was missing for nearly two decades on the old CD releases due to licensure, costs and legal issues. Of course, I had to find the flavor of the original music, but I think it’s got the right feel.
If you haven’t seen Northern Exposure you should give it a whirl… it isn’t for everyone, but it does deserve due credit for its creativity and its distinctive Pacific Northwest style. Eddie Bauer did quite the business selling parkas with furry hoods back in the day… everyone wanted “the look”. Lol.
I have visited here a few times but my first visit is the one I remember most. Back in 1995 I came to film the Roslyn(‘s) Cafe wall in order to add a clip to a video I was making to send in to the FX Network in New York (it did make it on TV but that’s another story). There is a shot of a large open space in town in this video, which is where we got to watch a scene being shot on that day. The set crew asked us to park up a block because our truck didn’t have Alaska plates. It’s a great memory and I’m so happy to upload this video. It is MUCH easier to film and edit with today’s technology!
As usual, I’m going to let the video tell the story, and I hope you find it fun and entertaining, especially if you’re a fan of the show. Otherwise, Roslyn stands as a wonderful little town rich with old west mining history, and holds the utmost charm as an example of small-town USA. It’s worth a visit, even if to slip in to the Brick for a delicious brisket sandwich and an ice cold beer. Man, that was good!
I hope you like it, and thanks again for hanging in there with me while I learn. Also, special thanks to those who have left such nice comments. I appreciate it and it keeps me going. Enjoy the trip back to 30 years ago… and I’ll catch ya next time!♥️
Northern Exposure was one of the best shows on tv.
we called it the weird show
I would probably cry if I ever went there. This show meant so much to me and my family. My sons were little when it was on but we watched and enjoyed it together and still talk about it today. Even though this show was a total artistic triumph it also reminds us how crass and insulting to the intelligence that most other movies and TV shows are. Excellent job capturing these views.
Thank you! It is definitely a show that reaches people.
Thanks for sharing this! We watched NE when it was on TV and we watch it every night before bed for the past few weeks. It’s just the best - so like nothing else.
Thank you Tiffany… We do the same!
Would say in the top five shows ever made !
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
One of my all time fave shows! Looked forward to watching weekly!
I got to have the honor of visiting Roslyn. Such a very cool and chill little town. Walked around a little. Took some pictures. Got a few selfies at the mural and got stuffed In The Brick. I was lucky as it was a sunny and warm day. Janine Turner has returned to Roslyn after the series ended for some sort of meet n greets and would have loved to of met her. Thank you Roslyn for a nice time.
Thanks for the video! The thoughtfulness of the locales and descriptions shows that you're a true fan of the show. I want to make the trip to Roslyn soon. I'm on the east coast and with a 2 year old, it'll be a trek for sure. The show meant a lot to me, so it'll be worth it.
You’re welcome! Definitely worth a visit. Research well, and explore the surrounding area; not only was it utilized for the show, it’s absolutely beautiful!
great camera work and music. made me smile! the Brick looks awesome! i could live in there! great video. thank you!
Thank you so much, and you’re welcome!
Very cool! I wondered if it still looked the same. Google maps last update was in 2013. Thanks for making the video.
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
This was awesome, Michele! Thanks so much for the description and the time you took to write it! I didn’t watch Northern Exposure faithfully, but I did catch quite a few episodes! As always this is what I love about UA-cam - seeing other parts of the world through very talented lenses and perspectives! Have a great week!
And thank YOU, Kat, for taking time to watch, read and leave such thoughtful comments. It’s what fuels the creativity and the desire to keep learning, growing and sharing!
Hello,
Very nice video Thanks for sharing have a nice day!👍
Greetings Seven🖖
Truly impressive🙏🏻😆🎶
Wow! This is quite the video capturing what you’re capturing it lets us see what we may not ever get the opportunity to ever see due to our lack of being able to physically get there in person. And being in person is really truly the best way to see & grasp the whole experience/process of just what’s been shown on our TVs. Neat!
Thank you so much Barbara, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Great video thank you! They moved that unique wood burning stove with the circular flue it used to be on the opposite side on Northern Exposure!
Thank you Kelley! Actually… there are a few things in the show that were filmed on a soundstage in Redmond, Washington about 90 miles from Roslyn. It was a fun video to make!
@michelemcdanieltravels My wife and I own the NE box set and we watch them over and over its such a gem of a show it never gets old. It's fun to see videos of this charming little town we want to go visit someday!
North Bend at Rattlesnake Lake too!
True! The coffin fling was spectacular… being a local I recognize many locations… thanks for watching!
wow what a blast from the past, thanks for sharing, here is a sub for you
Thank you so much!
I thought Talkeetna, Alaska was where Northern Exposure was filmed. That's what they told us when we were there. Of course they also told us that the pipeline had constant monitoring so it wouldn't leak. You know how that turned out.
It was officially filmed In Roslyn and surrounding areas, as well as studios in Washington state.
Would love to visit Roslyn and North Bend.
You should! They are definitely worth a visit!
Awesome..unmatched show to this day..I have the box set..seeing all this in person is definitely bucket list
Do it!
What a fun video, I fondly remember the TV show northern exposure. I hope that someday there is a television special or a new ministries of some kind.🙂🇺🇲 12:02
Thank you so much… me too!
@@michelemcdanieltravels You are welcome.🙂
Well Done, Thank You
I always enjoyed NE and always watched it !
I enjoyed it to buy the series that I’m watching tonight !
That’s awesome!
@@michelemcdanieltravels You do great camera work , excellent coverage I really enjoyed the camera angles of that old little town, lot of history there , very well done !
One of those old towns that I want to visit , this one has meaning I feel !
Blown away! Very well done video reminicense of Northern Exposure, one of the few network tv series that I took time to step away to and from grad school studies in the early 90s. And I've binge watched the series a few times since then. Thank you for the trip down a pleasant memorary lane, with the then and now perspective. Thanks for taking me back. But where's Morty? P.S., FWIW...many of the exterior and interior scenes remind me of Talkeetna AK and Silverton CO.
Thank you so much! The show was said to have modeled Cicely after Talkeetna, so you would be right!
@@michelemcdanieltravels Had the good fortune to spend a few days in Talkeetna on several ocassions, walking the streets, staying in local B&Bs, taking a couple of ski plane tours, visting the airport, and enjoying some nice cafes. I thought I was living Northern Exposure for those few days. Enjoyed your video!!
You filmed my house. It is the last house before you are back on the highway, at 12:34.
It is a beautiful street, and a pleasure to visit Roslyn!
Are the streets still named after U S states?
Yes the streets are still named after states
Great job, tks
different, but i like it. new subscriber
Thank you so much!
It's been 4 years now since the wife and I and our 2 fur kids visited my daughter in Seattle. We spent the week before 4th of July on the Olympic Penusuila, and the following weekend camped at a state park north of Roslyn. We walked the streets of "Cicely" and I couldn't keep from grinning, probably like an idiot. A local fellow was happy to take our picture in front of the mural, and although the brick wasn't open yet, workers at the side entrance said "Come on in if you want to take some pictures", and we did of course, one at a time 'cause we had the dogs with us. That's small town USA for sure. I wanted a pic of me and the dogs under "The Brick" sign, so my wife crossed the street, took the pic and we moved on to the campground. After the trip google made us a album of our trip, and then we saw that in that pic by the steps of The Brick our "Buddy the Wonder Hound" Had hiked his leg and peed on the trash can. Sorry for the disrespect, but I guess he had to go! It was great to visit, and I would love to return during Moosefest, find the spot where Ruth-Ann was burried and dance there (by the way, my all time favorite tv scene, so I have a reason to return to "Cicely).
What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing it! I hope you make it back one day to do the dance, and you know, Peg Phillips actually had her ashes spread on that exact spot, for real!
What was the purpose of that culvert of running water in front of the bar at The Brick? Seemed very odd. Was that from the show?
It a running water spittoon from when the bar was originally opened in 1889.
Mostly lovey video tour 🙂
Thanks so much for this. I'm heading out for a wedding in Rosylyn and between me and YT I'm more excited that I'll get to see the scenes of NE than the wedding itself. I'll use your video as a guide on all the places I should visit.
Anywhere that you didn't mention in the video that are worth a visit? All the places and locations are Google-able? Did I miss the radio station? Where did they fling the piano? And is the laundromat still there? And best place for souvenirs?
@myrealboxmail you’re welcome! Yes you can just Google a filming location map for NE. It’s hard to locate some of the spots based on those alone, but totally doable. I just filmed the most popular ones. Yes the radio station is in the video, but it was moved in 2015 10 feet over to the other side of the flower shop. If you look at an episode you’ll see what I mean. Not sure where they flung the piano! They used the area surrounding Roslyn a lot, mostly near Cle Elum Lake. Thanks for watching and have fun!
Quaint little village. I had a short visit because of time restraints. Happy I made the effort. If you. Enjoyed the series you’ll enjoy the town
ITS ON AMAZON
Really enjoyed that! Glad I found your post, Michele - thanks for taking the time to put it together. I'm on my second time through the show and still wonder how much of the snow is real and how much was staged. If anyone knows, I'd love to hear the answer.
Thank you, Robert! Most everything outdoors was filmed on location in Roslyn, but some scenes were filmed at or near Cle Elum Lake, (I have a video of a drive there filmed the same day I did this one), also North Bend and Easton WA were used as well. All the town shots were on site. Ruth Ann’s store, the KBHR radio station and Dr. Fleischman’s office were filmed on location, and they actually used false walls depending on the scene. Originally many indoor scenes were filmed on a soundstage in Bellevue WA, but moved to Redmond WA where the remainder of the inside scenes in the series was shot. They tried to use as many on site buildings as possible, but unfortunately they could not use the Brick, and most if not all scenes were filmed in Redmond. At least they got many shots of the building and entrance itself! Just know that all the outdoor scenes are authentic, and it’s a great feel when you visit the town. Thank you again for watching!
@@michelemcdanieltravels Thanks for all that info! Must've been fun to drive though those places. I guess my question though is: was it ever necessary to enhance the real snow in the outdoor shots with artificial snow to achieve a particular look at a particular location?
The weather in Roslyn is quite snowy during winter. But they do have dry years, so maybe they would have trucked some in from Snoqualmie Pass if needed. I can say that I was there in winter when they were shooting a scene in 1995, and the snow was very real!
@@michelemcdanieltravels I'm sure most of it is real - no reason to think otherwise. I'm just curious because I know that shooting scenes can require continuity and weather can change quickly. I picture in my mind a big burly dude in charge of snow continuity that travels around pulling a trailer full of the fake stuff. Haha!
I also love the old cars you can see in the background. They have two or maybe three Willys which are way high on the "cool" meter. Those are from the 50's and have a history of being able to go over any terrain no matter how rugged.
been there
The taped-on "S" is missing from the Roslyn's Cafe!
They used it for the duration of the series only😉
Well done! Love the decision not to put any voice over on the video. Anybody who knows the show, knows the show! Music was excellent! When was the video shot? And you mentioned you were there and 95 did you have a connection to the show or just a fan?
Thank you @iorockpodcast! This was filmed on February 22, 2024. And just a big fan of the show, live close to the filming location.
Roslyn/Cicely, you expect to see Joel and Maggie tromping around town in those big snow boots.
3:42 Actor John Corbett said he stole the duplicate KHBR radio station from the Redwood studios and took it to his home.
That’s an interesting fact, thanks for watching/sharing!
We spent a sweet afternoon here when we were camping across the US. We didn’t know how close it was. Saw a sign and hung a right.
What is the water trough at foot of bar ?
It’s the original spittoon from when the bar was built😉
@@michelemcdanieltravels wowwww….never would have guessed that ! Here is some useless trivia , the reason they removed spittoon buckets from bars was because abuse of the spread of tuberculosis….pretty sure the guy on the end of that flow would be in the kill zone . 🙁
Neato. Too bad you couldn't use the Theme Song.
I agree! Copyrights are taken very seriously… I was able to use it on a short though!
@@michelemcdanieltravels Which one? I won't tell... : )
It’s in my shorts feed… titled, “A Little Northern Exposure Does a Body Good”
Is it true that people move there to escape or hide from their past? Like a northern Key West?
🤔Hmmm, haven’t heard that one yet!
It's not much different than where I live in WV Just colder, maybe.
I don't want to buy souvenirs. I want to meet Dr. Fleischman.
That’s awesome. 😂 I’d love to visit the East Coast some day!
Some damn fine hiking out that way….T&R Lakes, Mt Daniel………
Roslyn was a great place back in the day.
Touristas overrun everything now…..
Not too bad in the off months, and I still enjoy hiking the area as it remains as quiet and beautiful as always. It has been a pleasure to live so close to it all my life.