PEYTON PLACE Episode 121. 09-28-65 Leslie Harrington returns to Peyton Place. WA: The 48 hours Rodney Harrington has been in jail have been a nightmare for him and others in Peyton Place. Now he walks a frightening and unknown future. To be arraigned on a charge of murder. Intro: Town Hall. Jail. Courtroom. Rodney is taken from his cell to the courtroom and sits with Theodore Dowell on his right and Steven Cord on his left. Written by Peggy Shaw and Lionel E. Siegel Directed by John Newland Scene 1: Rodney is taken into the courtroom. Allison walks up behind Rodney and asks if he is okay. Judge Charles E. Webber is the presiding Judge. Rodney pleads not guilty. Theodore Dowell asks for bail. D.A. John Fowler asks for bail to be denied. Rodney is denied bail. Leslie asks Judge Webber if he can talk with Rodney. The judge makes his chambers available for them. Leslie and Rodney talk. Rodney tells his father that he is not a murderer. Norman explains to Leslie that Rita had gone with Joe Chernak. Scene 2: In the Book Gallery, an unidentified lady purchases a book and leaves. Allison comes in to tell Constance about the arraignment of Rodney. Constance reminds Allison that she had said that she hadn't had enough experiences to be a writer. And now she is having them. Allison expresses guilt about forcing Kim to testify against Rodney. Scene 3: Elliot comes in the Book Gallery and hugs his daughter. Allison tells him that she is glad to see him. [They had been sitting side-by-side at Rodney's arraignment.] Scene 4: Dr. Rossi drives a 1956 Ford up to the Chernak house and Anna Chernak is helped by Gus, Stella, and Dr. Rossi. Gus tells Anna to come inside. Stella sobs. Gus says they shouldn't waste time on tears. They should just get even. Stella warns Rossi to brace himself, that the flood gates are about to open. Stella asks Rossi to stay awile. Anna talks about how good a swimmer Joe was. Gus talks about Joe playing football. Scene 5: Rossi calls his answering service and asks if there are any messages. He tells Stella and Alma that he must leave for the hospital that there is a board meeting. Rossi mentions to Stella that he has a new research project and asks if she would be available for research. She puts him off by saying she will think about it. Scene 6: Steven asks Betty if she is still in love with Rodney. He tells her that Leslie Harrington has come back from Europe. Rodney has been booked and now he has been charged. Steven asks Betty why she went up to Rodney's apartment the night of Joe Chernak's death. Betty tells Steven that she was on duty at the hospital the night of the incident. She recognized his voice when he called for an ambulance and then went up to the apartment to see what was the matter. Steven tells Betty that she must trust him. Scene 7: Leslie Harrington corners Judge Charles E. Webber outside the courthouse and asks him why bail was denied to Rodney. Judge Webber says that if he had any personal feelings for Rodney he would have disqualified himself in the first place. Leslie asks Judge Webber to clarify why he dis-allowed bail. Leslie, the judge, and D.A. Fowler walk together down the sidewalk toward the Colonial Post Inn. Judge Webber tells Fowler that he understands Leslie's concern. Leslie walks toward the Pillory. Fowler talks a moment with the judge and then leaves. Leslie sits near the Pillory. Preview: Theodore Dowell talks with Leslie Harrington. Norman talks to Rita. John Fowler talks to Leslie. TD: Don't try and throw your weight around. Not in this case. LH: That's an odd remark. If I had any influence at all I would certainly used it now more than any other time in my life. NH: I want my father to meet you. There's no backing out now. You hear? JF: If I didn't have a strong case against your son, I never would have had him arraigned for murder. Judge Charles E. Webber-Gene O'Donnell. Exchange-exchange service-answering service. The Peyton County Town Hall includes the library, the courtrooms, and the jail. The jail includes at least one interrogation room. When John Fowler, Sr. was District Attorney he operated in the old courthouse. PREV HOME NEXT