Clearly, those “certain traits” that made him change his mind about the dolls had yet to appear at this point. So, like, WHAT HAPPENED? If you have a theory or a guess—or if you happen to be ...

Q: I have a red plastic Woody Woodpecker toy about 5 inches tall with a wobble head and a harmonica on the back. When blown across, it imitates his laugh. This was purchased in 1949 or 1950.

It is the story of David Lynch’s tempestuous friendship with five Woody Woodpecker dolls, with whom he is no longer on speaking terms. The story has been kicking around for years, but it was ...