PEYTON PLACE Episode 160. 12-27-65 Hannah Cord interviews Betty for a job with Peyton. WA: To the casual observer, Martin Peyton has outlived everything he stands for. A steadfast tyrant in a world that has outgrown tyrants. But to the more practiced eye of Steven Cord, he is still as effective and lethal as a well aimed dueling pistol. [Peyton was born in 1890. At this point in time he would be about 75. George Macready would be about 65 at this point in time.] Intro: The Peyton limousine drives up to the Peyton Place Bank Building. Thomas, the chauffeur [possibly James Doohan], helps Peyton out of the car, into the building, and up to the office of Theodore Dowell. Written by Carol Sobieski and Michael Gleason Directed by Ted Post Scene 1: Steven and lawyer Theodore Dowell come out of the Dowell inner office and greet Martin Peyton. They go in Steven's office to talk. Peyton says that he wants the Markham Enterprises' offer for the mill to be checked for validity. Mr. Fletcher has made the offer on behalf of Kenneth Markham. Markham wants to automate. Martin says there will be no more talk of automation. Automation will cause layoffs and that will cause hostility toward management. The hearing for Rodney is scheduled for 4:00 pm at the courthouse. Steven suggests that Martin not go. Martin says he will consider it. Steven leaves. Martin tells Dowell that he wants the headstone for his daughter, Catherine changed. Dowell advises Peyton that Leslie Harrington, as the husband, has first rights. Scene 2: Betty has come to the mansion to interview for a job caring for Mr. Peyton. Hannah lets her in and explains what her duties would be. Betty asks Hannah to have Peyton call her. Betty is just about to leave as Peyton comes home. Betty gives Peyton some conditions. She insists on no uniforms. He agrees to no uniforms. He then asks Betty if she can do card tricks, yodel, or play chess. She says No, No, No. He asks, "You don't play chess?" He tells Hannah to get the chess set. Scene 3: At the mill, David Schuster is talking to Julie in his inner office. He complains about Peyton. He says that Peyton doesn't care about the mill, he cares only about the men. She explains that she had more than just a business relationship with Leslie Harrington. She offers to resign. Schuster says that he doesn't want Julie to resign. He only wants her honesty and loyalty. Shuster invites Julie to have dinner with him at the Inn. At this time, Anna Chernak is working as a maid for the Schusters. Scene 4: Rossi is in his office at the hospital as there is a knock on the door. He acknowledges it but no one comes in. There is another knock. It is Allison. She has wheeled over in a wheelchair. Rossi calls for the nurse, Miss Shaw. Allison is introduced to Stella Chernak who is sharing his office. Allison asks about Stella's mother and brother, Joe. Allison is unaware that Joe is dead. Rossi asks Nurse Shaw to take Allison to therapy. Rossi sits at his desk without discussing this with Stella. Scene 5: Eli talks with Elliot. They discuss the fact that the Clarion is now making money. Eli says that people are interested in gall stones and garbage collection. A Mrs. Maloney has given Eli some stew because he gave her an extra month on her bill at the Chandlery. They agree to eat Mrs. Maloney's stew. Scene 6: At the Colonial Post Inn, lawyer Theodore Dowell comes in to see Leslie Harrington. Rodney is also there visiting his father. Dowell tells Leslie that Martin wants to remove the present headstone on Catherine's grave and replace it with a monument. Leslie says that would be too symbolic. Rodney and Leslie go downstairs to the restaurant to eat. Scene 7: Rodney and Leslie meet up with Julie Anderson and David Schuster. Steven comes over and apologizes to Leslie for being late. Steven talked with Wainwright and Kennerly to check out Judge Irwin A. Jessup, who will be officiating at the trial. Preview: A nurse is contending with a hysterical Allison. Martin talks to Leslie Harrington. AM: No. N: Allison. AM: Don't shut the door. MP: Steven has convinced me not to appear at the trial. It's just as obvious to me that you should stay away, too. LH: When that trial opens, I'm going to be there with my son. Judge Irwin A. Jessup-Curt Conway Attorney Theodore Dowell-Patrick Whyte Nurse Shaw- Two actors played the role of Thomas, the chauffeur. One reportedly was James Doohan. PREV HOME NEXT