PEYTON PLACE
Episode 88.
07-09-65
Joe Chernak has problems of his own making.
WA: Norman Harrington has changed. Thanks to his friendship with
Rita Jacks. Neither Norman nor Rita are aware of what the
ultimate price of this friendship will be.
Intro: Bandstand. Town Hall. A lady comes out of the Pharmacy and
heads east. Norman comes down the stairs from the apartment
carrying school books.
Scene 1: Norman almost bumps into Steven Cord. Norman says it is a
great day. Steven says it is too hot. Norman invites Steven
for coffee. Steven tells Norman that he is going to the mill
before catching a bus to Boston. He has to deliver papers to
Martin Peyton. He invites Norman along. Steven grins widely.
Norman declines, but he says to tell his grandfather, hello.
Steven asks how long it has been since he has seen his
grandfather. Norman says it has been quite a while.
Scene 2: Norman goes in the Pharmacy and sees Joe Chernak sitting at the
far end of the counter talking with Rita. Joe tells Rita that
she makes a nice cup of coffee. Joe asks for his coffee to go.
Rita says that he hadn't asked for coffee to go. Rita asks Joe
for 55 cents. He asks for a doughnut. [Crispy Creams®
were not yet on the market.] She says they are stale and dumps
them in the refuse container. Rita again asks Joe for 55
cents. He pays and says he will see her later. She says that
no he won't. Joe says, "Same old Rita. Starts out by saying
no." Norman threatens Joe. Joe leaves. Norman leaves. Betty
comes in and chats with Rita.
Scene 3: In the office at the mill, Julie is talking on the phone at her
desk. She informs David that Mr. Howard Fischer is calling.
Doris comes in as Julie tells the caller that Schuster has just
stepped out. She takes his number. 738-4672. Julie announces
Doris to David. Doris goes in the office and gives David a
very special present that she has gotten at the antique store.
It is an inkstand. Doris says, "Don't let me keep you from
your work." David asks Doris her opinion of Julie. Julie says
she has just met her. She seems nice, efficient, and
attractive.
Scene 4: Back in the outer office, Julie returns from the hall to find
Steven Cord waiting. He tells Julie that he met Betty the
other night at the Colonial Post Inn with Jerry Bedford. He
asks to see Mr. Schuster. Julie says that he is with someone.
Julie announces Steven. Steven asks if Julie had worked there
before, for Leslie Harrington. David introduces Steven to
Doris and Steven says that they have already met. Steven says
that he is catching the 11:00 bus for Boston. Doris asks for
him to give their very best to Peyton. Steven says that Peyton
is lonely and appreciated the note that Doris sent him. As
Steven is leaving she invites him for a dinner party. She asks
what night would be good for him. Steven says any night would
be fine. David tells Doris that he wasn't aware that they were
giving a dinner party. She wants to invite the Dowells since
they owe them a dinner. He tells her to consult him before
inviting guests. Doris tells David that Steven is their only
"link" to Martin Peyton. David tells Doris not to outsmart
themselves. Doris leaves.
Scene 5: Dr. Rossi is trying to operate his multiline [4] phone and
accidentally hangs up on a Mrs. Newton. A Mrs. Whitley also
calls. He tells her that he will call right back. Now the
phone rings again but it is a wrong number. Betty comes in and
offers to answer the phone for Dr. Rossi. She calls Mrs.
Whitley back for the doctor. Betty tells Rossi that Mrs.
Whitley is on line one. He says that he has the results back.
Scene 6: In the Chandlery, Elliot asks Eli to hand the the inventory
sheet. Eli is down in the dumps and is not alert. Elliot
invites Eli for dinner the next evening. Eli says that he is
meeting Matt Swain at the Inn. He says that he would invite
him tonight but that Allison is taking Kim and Doris to the
college to see the puppet show. He says he is going to catch
up on paper work. Eli says that he hopes that they take their
umbrellas. Elliot says his barometer is still high. Eli says
they better take their umbrellas. Elliot says that the forcast
is for clear. Eli says he has a big toe, knee cap, and an
elbow. He speaks about the storm of '61. Eli says he is going
to pick up Matt. Elliot asks Eli if he should take a slicker
and a pair of rubber boots. Matthew comes in to get Eli. He
mentions a bulletin that has just come in from the weather
bureau. Very heavy rain storm expected before midnight.
Elliot turns around and looks at Eli. Eli says, "Ho, Ho, Ho."
And leaves.
Scene 7: Sign at the college.
Snow Queen Presented by
the Peyton College
Drama Society
Allison talks with Doris after the puppet show has concluded.
Allison asks Doris if she was in the drama club in school.
Doris says she was on the newspaper. Allison asks if she
wanted to be a writer. Doris says that she wanted to be
somebody. Doris tells Kim not to touch a puppet. Allison
introduces Kim to Li [a Chinese girl]. Allison starts to leave
as Doris invites her for ice cream. Allison says a storm is
coming. Doris says there should be time. Allison tells Doris
that there is a place on the wharf called Sandy's and that
has 18 different flavors. Thunder is heard.
Scene 8: Rita comes out of the Library and rushes across the square. In
front of the Clarion, Joe Chernak drives up and begins to annoy
her. Joe says it is about to rain. He insists on driving her.
She says no. He insists. Rita is frightened.
Preview: At the Tavern, Ada talks with Elliot. David talks with
Constance. Rita talks to Elliot Carson.
AJ: But why should you get yourself involved?
EC: It's a family characteristic. [Downs a drink]. I just
can't help myself.
DS: You know, this is the first chance I've had to tell you
how much I admire Allison. She's in many ways
extraordinary.
CM: In many ways, very extraordinary, Mr. Schuster.
RJ: And Norman will find out. Just this morning, he told Joe
that he would kill him.
Mrs. Newton.
Mrs. Whitley.
Li, a Chinese girl-uncredited.
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