PEYTON PLACE Episode 138. 11-04-65 The Rodney Harrington murder hearing begins. WA: During the past year, Elliot Carson has accomplished a rare adjustment to the world around him. His return from prison to re-enter the day-to-day life of a small town. But today, he has been pulled back to a time more than 18 years ago when a preliminary hearing was held in Peyton Place. The defendant, Elliot Carson, was bound over and tried on a charge of murder. He was convicted and sent to prison although he was innocent. Today, Rodney Harrington must take the first step in what could be the same ordeal. Intro: Elliot Carson walks into the Town Hall and into the courtroom. Written by Michael Gleason and Carol Sobieski Directed by Ted Post Scene 1: Mr. Edwards, a courtroom worker, and Elliot enter the courtroom. Mr. Edwards tells Elliot that the press has to sit behind the railing. Edwards tells Elliot that he is going for coffee. Gus Chernak comes in the courtroom and greets Elliot. The two men talk. Elliot emphasizes to Gus that Leslie Harrington is not on trial. Gus talks how his 16-year-old son, Joey, was sent to the honor farm because he stole a car. Scene 2: David comes in the foyer as Kim and Doris run down the stairs. Doris calls Mrs. Chernak. Mrs. Chernak has brought the freshly ironed dress for Kim. She opines how Joe, even dead, still makes trouble. The chimes ring. Julie has come with good news. Martin Peyton called for her to tell Schuster to proceed with the plans. Julie has typed up letters to set things in motion. David tells Doris for her and Kim to wait in the car for him. Schuster thanks Julie and she leaves. David puts on his coat and goes out to the car. Scene 3: In Boston, Peyton is dictating a letter to Hannah concerning the new mill equipment. Peyton asks Hannah what her best guess is at the length of the hearing. Peyton asks for his "sticks." Peyton tells Hannah that he is going to live and that he is going to put his affairs in order. Peyton says he is going to spend his time on his family. Hannah asks why he furnished bail. Peyton orders Hannah to get him some whiskey. Scene 4: Inside the courthouse, Rodney Harrington is standing and waiting. Leslie walks up and talks with Rodney. Leslie asks Rodney why he got there so early. Steven and Dowell show up and the four go in the courtroom. The courtroom is already about half full. Ada Jacks comes in and sits behind Kim. Stella comes in and sits by Gus. There is no chair by Gus so Stella sits elsewhere. Norman comes in and sits by Betty. Steven talks with Norman. Court opens with Judge Charles E. Webber, presiding. Norman is called first. He slowly goes forward. He is sworn in by the clerk, Mr. Edwards. Fowler begins interrogation. Norman talks about Kim running off from Allison and him. They eventually found Kim by the wharf. Norman testifies that Kim was frightened and was crying. Steven cross-examines Norman. He asks Norman why she ran away. Norman explains. Norman is excused. After Norman is finished, Sgt. Goddard is called to the stand. Goddard is not seen. Gus gets up and speaks to Stella. Stella suggests to her father that he Shut up. Preview: Russ Gehring talks with Marian Fowler. Steven asks Kim a question and is interrupted by the judge. John Fowler examines Kim. RG: We have to decide to do. MF: I don't know what you are capable of doing or not doing. RG: Do you want to take the trouble to find out? SC: Did Rodney say, "I just want to talk to you."? J: Mr. Cord. SC: Your Honor, I'm trying to establish... J: I'm well aware of what you are trying to establish, Mr. Cord but there is a an objection before the bench. JF: Can you point that person out? KS: Yes. Him. [pointing at Rodney]. Kim Schuster-Kimberly Beck. Mr. Edwards, court clerk-uncredited. Judge Charles E. Webber-Gene O-Donnell. Sgt. Edward Goddard-Garry Walberg. PREV HOME NEXT