PEYTON PLACE
Episode 151.
12-06-65.
Martin Peyton returns to Peyton Place for the trial of his
grandson.
Elliot is standing in front of the Clarion as a pickup truck
loads bundles of newspapers. Eli comes around the corner
and walks up to Elliot.
The dialog starts before the narration.
Eli: Look here I've got a couple of donuts for us.
Elliot: Great. Put the coffee on. I'll be right in.
Eli: Right.
WA: Despite the tensions of a trial the Boston press predicts
will be quote "sensational," Peyton Place goes on. Its
residents opening for business at the same time of day,
conducting their lives in the same way. But there is one
man who has suddenly broken his daily routine. A man, who
has always kept himself aloof and removed from Peyton
Place. This morning, after many, many years, he has come
back. This man is Martin Peyton.
Intro: The fire station seen in the background. View of the
north-south street west of the Town Hall. Martin Peyton
and Hannah Cord riding is the limo.
Written by Sonya Roberts and Rita Lakin
Directed by Walter Doniger
Scene 1: In the limousine, Peyton tells Thomas, his driver, to go
around again. Hannah Cord says, "I think everyone has seen
the car by now." Peyton replies, "Then they will see it
again." He tells Thomas to pull over. Thomas parks in front
of the drug store. Hannah says, "I thought you were going
to the cemetary." Peyton says, "The bandstand needs painting."
Hannah says, "Time has a way of telescoping things." Hannah
tells Peyton that the new doctor's name is Michael Rossi.
He says he wants to meet Rossi. Peyton says, "The town
is ageing." Hannah says, "Aren't we all?" Peyton notes
that Constance has not changed the name on her store from
Mackenzie.
Rodney and Norman come down the stairs and are surprised
to see Peyton. Peyton sees his grandsons but doesn't
acknowledge them. Peyton and Hannah are assisted back in
the limousine by Thomas. Rodney and Norman go back up to
the apartment.
Scene 2: Rodney dials 5 digits calling the Inn and asks for room
208 for his father. Rodney mentions the name of Peyton's
previous chauffeur, Gorby. He is told Leslie left town
late last night.
Scene 3: Allison opens her eyes. Allison speaks in her mind. [1964
special effects]. Rossi uses a penlight [2 AAA cells with
a PR2 bulb] to look into Allison's eyes. She sees Russ
Gehring. Rossi drops his penlight and Gehring notices that
Allison responded to the sound. Allison tries to speak.
She says, "Dr. Rossi, Dr. Rossi." Rossi says, "Allison,
Allison."
Scene 4: The limousine arrives at the cemetary and Thomas assists
Peyton and Hannah out the driver's side. Peyton uses both
canes to walk. He looks at the plot and says, "Disgraceful."
Hannah says, "It's what Leslie Harrington wanted for her."
Peyton says, "That pathetic sliver of granite. The final
insult to my daughter's memory. Hannah, call up the Gordon
Monument Company. White Vermont Marble, Substancial good
proportion. With the family crest. They are to submit
several designs for my selection." hannah says, "Yes, Mr.
Peyton." They return to the limousine to head to the
mansion.
Scene 5: Clarion Headline:
MARTIN PEYTON HEADS FOUNDATION BODY
In the Clarion, D.A. John Fowler tries to get some
information from Elliot. They argue. The phone rings.
Constance has called to tell him that Allison is coming out
of her coma. They decide to go visit her that evening.
Elliot tells Fowler that Allison is coming out of her coma.
And that she spoke to Dr. Rossi. Fowler says, "I'm very
happy for you." Fowler leaves.
Scene 6: In Steven's office, Elliot talks with Steven. Elliot asks
Steven what he guesses Fowler's next move will be. Looking
out his window, Steven sees Martin Peyton's limousine.
Steven says, "Now it begins. He's an awsome figure to have
hanging over you." Elliot asserts that Peyton wants
something to rule. He is a 19th century New England
tyrant.
Scene 7: In the mansion, Schuster is talking on the telephone as Anna
Chernak, the housekeeper, brings coffee. The chimes ring and
Mrs. Chernak admits Hannah. Schuster tells Hannah that Anna
is Joe Chernak's mother. Hannah asks if it would be convenient
for Schuster to see Mr. Peyton at this time. Peyton asks if he
is intruding. Schuster welcomes Peyton. Peyton tells Thomas
to wait in the car. He talks with Schuster. Peyton asks what
happened to his grandfather's portrait [which had previously
hung over the fireplace]. Schuster says he had it taken down.
He tells Peyton that it is stored in the basement.
Schuster asks if Peyton would like to take a few of his
things back to Boston with him. Peyton says that he will
take over the east wing, inferring that Schuster can continue
to live in the mansion. Hannah allows that Schuster can use
the remainder of the residence. Schuster graciously volunteers
to move back into the Inn. Peyton assures Schuster that he
has no intention of evicting him from the mansion.
Schuster informs Peyton that Doris and Kim have moved back to
New York for Kim's sake and that he doesn't really need the
house. Schuster excuses himself to make a telephone call.
Hannah asks Peyton what he thinks of his Mr. Schuster. Peyton
looks around. He says, "Hannah, get this rubbish out of here
immediately. Have the family things brought up from the
basement. I want to restore to my house some semblance of
dignity." Hannah says, "Yes, Mr. Peyton." Peyton continues
to look around.
Scene 8: In Allison's hospital room, physical therapist Russ Gehring
talks with Dr. Rossi.
Preview: David Schuster talks with Peyton. Steven talks with Rodney.
Julie Anderson talks to Schuster. Steven talks with Peyton.
SC: If it weren't for Martin Peyton, you'd still be playing
tic-tac-toe on a cell wall.
RH: Is that an invitation or a threat?
SC: Read it any way you want, Rod. But read it.
JA: You don't sound a bit like that gold-plated migratory
worker that hired me.
JA: I think you'd be a lot safer on that fast freight to New
York.
SC: The game if called ethics.
MP: Whatever you choose to call it. I want an acquittal
for my grandson. I won't settle for less.
Anna Chernak-Anna Karen.
Chauffeur Thomas-James Doohan [Engineer Scott from Star Trek].
The limousine appears to be a Rolls Royce.
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