RERUN - S3E17: ”My Sister/My Mother” with Mimi Melgaard

RERUN - S3E17: ”My Sister/My Mother” with Mimi Melgaard

From Northern Disclosure by Evergreen Podcasts

May 5, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts revisit a classic Northern Exposure episode with guest Mimi Melgaard, discussing the intricacies of costume design.

In this re-run, Rob Morrow and Janine Turner revisit Northern Exposure Season 3, Episode 17 — “My Sister/My Mother” — with assistant wardrobe designer Mimi Melgaard. Northern Exposure’s assistant wardrobe designer Mimi Melgaard joins Rob Morrow and Janine Turner to discuss the costuming in “My Sister/My Mother” and beyond! Mimi shares details on creating the character’s iconic wardrobes, from Joel’s coat to the subtle cueing of personality through clothing. Mimi also discusses the artistry of keeping continuity across locations and weather conditions – giving you an inside look at how environmental challenges shaped the show’s aesthetic. Today’s episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/northern You can also watch full video episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDisclosurePodcast Northern Disclosure is a production with Evergreen Podcasts – executive produced by Paul Anderson and Scott McCarthy for Workhouse Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Rob Morrow, Janine Turner

Guest: Mimi Melgaard

Topics covered

  • costuming
  • wardrobe design
  • television aesthetics
  • character development
  • Northern Exposure

Keywords

  • Northern Exposure
  • costume design
  • Mimi Melgaard
  • wardrobe
  • television
  • character costumes
  • continuity

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Northern Exposure, My Sister/My Mother

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