PEYTON PLACE Episode 17. 11-12-64 Dr. Morton visits Catherine. WA: Since she was a child, Betty Anderson dreamed of living here in the Harrington house. And now she is living here, as Rodney Harrington's wife. And the childhood dream is becoming a nightmare. Intro: The town, the tower with the weathercock on top. Betty walks down the stairs at the Harrington house. Written by Richard de Roy Directed by Ted Post Scene 1: Leslie thanks Christine. He tells Christine to call Betty, Mrs. Harrington. Betty asks for coffee and juice. She does not use sugar and cream. He dismisses the maid. Leslie and Betty talk. He says they live rather formally. Leslie tells Betty that all the Harrington women had hardy appetites. Betty says she doesn't want to change Rodney's life. He excuses himself. The door chimes ring. Dr. Morton has dropped in on the way to the hospital, to look in on Catherine. Leslie thanks him for dropping by and the doctor goes up to see Catherine. Leslie suggests that Dr. Morton take her to Boston. Morton goes upstairs. One gets the impression that Leslie senses more problems than does Dr. Morton. Scene 2: Dr. Morton knocks and goes in to see Catherine. He calls her "Katy." She calls him "Dr. Rob." He tells her that she looks much better. She offers the doctor coffee. She shows him the guest list for the reception. Catherine talks about Betty. Catherine emphasizes that they are friends and presses Morton for information about Betty. She presses him again for information about Betty. She mentioned that he brought Rodney into this world. Scene 3: George is talking to Marian, one of the ladies from the production department. She is Leslie's temporary secretary replacing Julie Anderson. George comes in and Marian tells him that she has put all of Julie's things in a box. Leslie completes his call and Marian announces George. George tells Leslie that he is going back in the insurance business. He has purchased Amos Barkley's business in the Chamber of Commerce building, the building where the bank is. Leslie tells Marian not to put any calls through. Leslie tells George that the mill belongs to Catherine's family, that he just made it pay. Leslie warns George about his expenses. Leslie offers to cut back George's territory, so George can keep his job with the mill while he gets his business going. George accuses Leslie of trying to hold him back. George leaves. Scene 4: Matthew Swain goes in the Book Gallery and speaks with Allison. Constance is next door at Les Femmes looking at winter coats. Allison asks Matthew if he would watch the Book Gallery while she goes to help her mother. Matthew watches as Allison leaves. In the botique, Allison tells Constance that Matthew is minding the store. Allison helps Constance select a coat. Allison asks her mother if Dr. Rossi has ever been married. She says that the girls at school were wondering. They find a coat that they like but Constance is reluctant to spend the money. Scene 5: Dr. Rossi drives up and calls to Constance who has just come out of the Les Femmes botique with Allison. Allison goes on to school. Dr. Rossi asks Constance if she was uncomfortable at the beach house because of the murder or the doctor. She is evasive. Rossi asks Constance, "Tonight?" Constance replies, "Tonight." Constance goes back into the Book Gallery. Scene 6: Allison comes out of the Les Femmes botique carrying a box, and speaks to two ladies, Sandy and Mildred, and then walks on. Allison goes in to see her mother and tells her that she bought a new coat. She quickly puts on the coat and models it for Constance. She then has Constance try the coat on. Constance takes off the coat and hands it back to Allison. Allison says she wants them to go to the Inn tonight so Constance can show off her new coat. Constance locks up early because she has an appointment with the hair dresser. Allison comments on how attractive Dr. Rossi is. Scene 7: Dr. Morton drives up and speaks with Matthew on the street. They talk about Dr. Rossi. Robert Morton has come to visit with Dr. Rossi. Matthew knocks and goes in to see Constance. Allison tells Matthew that her mother has a special occasion date with Dr. Rossi. Allison tells them that she just doesn't care about Rodney. Matthew says that Constance can't go on protecting Allison forever. Scene 8: Rossi is talking with Laura as Dr. Robert Morton drops in. The doctors talk. Rossi asks Morton to sit. Morton asks him how he likes it here in Peyton Place. Morton asks Rossi about Betty's losing her baby. Morton emphasizes how small the town is. Rossi says that Betty's situation is priveleged information. Morton talks about how Betty is manipulating the Harrington family. Dr. Rossi says, "I am a doctor, not a marriage counselor. Rossi threatens to take the matter to the medical board if Morton divulges the information. They speak of Dr. Freddy Zeitner. Morton has been practicing in Peyton Place for 30 years. Morton tells Rossi that he is out of place, he doesn't belong there. Morton departs courteously, but not amicably. Preview: Betty talks to Julie. Eli talks with Rossi. Morton talks with Betty. BA: Everytime he looks at me or touches me, I feel like he's touching some other girl, a girl he loved last summer. I want to be that girl again. Eli: I wanted to talk to you about the cottage. MR: Well, it's a little late. Eli: I could have told you that my son's wife was murdered there. BA: What's there to know, Dr. Morton? RM: Everyone believes that you're going to have Rod's child. Marian, temporary secretary to Leslie-uncredited. Candy-uncredited. Katy-Catherine Peyton Harrington. Sandy, but not Webber-uncredited. Mildred-uncredited. Dr. Rob-Dr. Robert R. Morton. Dr. Freddy Zeitner, of New York is mentioned. PREV HOME NEXT