The Twin Peaks Spin-Off Of Our Dreams: “Doc Hayward Saves The Day”

Everyone’s favorite dad and local physician, Dr. Will Hayward, has always been a pillar of the Twin Peaks community, continuously offering care and compassion to his patients, their relatives, and naturally, his own loved ones. Now, thanks to the efforts of Take The Ring‘s Jeremiah Beaver, this unsung hero—portrayed by the exceptional Warren Frost, father of Mark Frost—steps into the limelight in this faux ABC teaser for “Doc Hayward Saves The Day.”

It’s not hard to imagine a dramedy that explores the nuances of a character who added significant depth and warmth to the original series. DHSTD would revolve around an array of perplexing cases Doc Hayward solves using his sharp medical knowledge and remarkable intuition. Imagine a cross between Northern Exposure and The X-Files, set against the backdrop of Twin Peaks. A mysterious dancing plague originating from The Great Northern Hotel, a seemingly haunted hospital actually overrun by mischievous raccoons, or an irresistible new doughnut recipe that inexplicably leads to episodes of uncontrollable yodeling among the townsfolk. Doc’s on it!

What other perfect plotlines could be woven into this show? Watch the video and be inspired.

Doc Hayward Saves The Day

“Who the heck ever heard of diet lasagna?”

Doc Hayward

Get ready for the new hit show with everyone’s favorite hometown healer: Doc Hayward Saves The Day! He’s a grump. He’s a smart alec. But he’s got a whole town to save while making his family feel special. Join the good doctor Will, his wife Eileen, Gersten the prodigy, Harriet the poet, teen heartthrob Donna, and all of those pesky boys. Doc Hayward Saves the Day, tonight on ABC! Check your local listings.

Mark Frost himself already responded to the tribute: