PEYTON PLACE
Episode 158.
12-21-65
Allison has a visitor.
WA: To Allison Mackenzie, now out of her comatose state, Rodney
Harrington is just a casual friend. She has asked to see
Norman Harrington. It is Norman she remembers and the
closeness they once had.
Intro: Square. Pillory. Courthouse in the distance. Rodney
drives up in his car.
Written by Carol Sobieski and John Wilder & Jerry Ziegman
Directed by Jeffrey Hayden
Scene 1: Norman is looking for the shoe polish. Rodney tells him
that it is in the medicine cabinet. Norman says that he is
nervous. He is whistling. Norman says that he is sorry
that Allison forgot Rodney and remembered him. Rodney asks
Norman why he didn't ask what happened with him at the
dinner with Peyton. Rodney tells Norman to be careful with
Allison.
Scene 2: Officer Frank hands a subpoena to Rita in the Pharmacy.
Norman comes in as Frank is leaving. Rita tells Norman
that he looks nice. She asks Norman if he is going to see
Allison. He calls Allison, "Smudge." He used to call her
that in grade school. Rita sees a book that Norman has and
he tells her it is for Allison. Norman says that Allison
doesn't remember Rodney, she remembers him. He leaves.
Scene 3: A nurse is cranking Allison's bed. She thanks the nurse.
Norman comes in. He sits on her bed. Allison says that
there things and people she can't remember. Allison says
that Norman needs a special girl. Norman tells Allison
that he is seeing Rita Jacks. Allison asks if he is
serious about Rita. Norman gives her a present and says,
"Merry Christmas." Dr. Rossi comes in as Norman is
leaving. Allison reminds Norman about the time when she
put a bucket of frogs in the bass drum. Allison asks Rossi
if Mr. Harrington knows that Norman is going with Rita
Jacks. She says that Norman called her smudge because she
couldn't get through a day with getting pencil marks all
over herself.
Scene 4: As Rossi goes into the corridor he runs into Elliot and
Constance. [Lola Albright]. Rossi says that Allison always
lived in a sort of shell. Constance says that Allison
thought that Kim would have cleared Rodney. Rossi says to
wait until Dr. Quist examines Allison the next day.
Scene 5: The limo pulls up in front of the Anderson house and Thomas
goes to the door. He has a message from Peyton which he
hands to Betty. Julie says that Betty made up her mind a
long time ago that she wanted to lead her own life. Julie
shouts, "Don't go to work for Martin Peyton." Betty says
she will pick up some of Peyton's wisdom. Betty tells
Julie that they are different.
Scene 6: Steven is in his office looking at crime photos as Hannah
comes in. He is almost startled. Hannah says she has
tried to stay out of Steven's affairs. She says she hopes
the trial goes well. Hannah says she came to give him a
warning. Steven says he is ready for the trial. Hannah
tells him that he tends to be arrogant. She warns him
about Fowler. He shouts. He mentions that she didn't
attend his graduation. Hannah tells him goodnight, and
leaves. She leaves the building and gets back in the
limousine. They drive off.
Scene 7: Rodney goes in the law office over the bank to see Steven.
He says he saw Hannah outside. Steven gives Rodney a
drink. Rodney asks how Steven stands the stuff. Steven
says it is customary to sip it. Rodney is anxious for his
trial to start. Steven says the detective agency in
California is checking up on Stella. Steven invites him to
a movie. They leave.
Preview: Rossi talks to Allison. Elliot talks to Steven. Peyton
talks to Schuster.
MR: Allison, don't play this game. I'm going to help you,
really help you, whether you want me to or not.
EC: Your only concern is yourself, Steven. You want to
win this case because its a big step forward for you,
isn't it?
MP: Don't try to fight with me, Schuster. If there's
going to be any fighting, I'll pick the arena and the
time.
Constance tells Ada about Allison and the bucket of frogs in episode
120.
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