PEYTON PLACE Episode 179. 02-08-66 Dr. Rossi informs Allison that Elliot Carson is her father. WA: For many weeks Doctors Hospital in Peyton Place has cared for Allison Mackenzie. Allison, the victim of a hit-run accident has failed to recognize Elliot Carson as her father. To Allison, Elliot has been Mr. Carson. But in the view of Dr. Michael Rossi of the hospital staff the time has come to tell the patient Elliot's true identity. Intro: At the Information desk in the hospital, a brunette nurse walks in front of the camera. A blonde nurse, who is using a manual typewriter, finishes filling in a form, gets up and puts the form in a tray on top of the file cabinet. Rossi grabs hold of Allison. They go in Rossi's office. Scene 1: Dr. Rossi is talking to Allison. He tells her that Elliot is her real father. Allison says he means "step-father." Rossi says, "No, real father." Allison becomes hysterical. Her mother and father were married almost a year ago. They have all been living together for over six months. [They were married by Jerry Bedford, who later dated Betty for a while]. Scene 2: At the Inn, Rodney comes to see Steven. Steven complains that he had thought that Rodney had jumped bail. Rodney tells Steven about the girl he met at Ada's. Rodney says he's tired and is going to his room to get some sleep. Rodney leaves. As Rodney leaves, Detective Lawrence calls from California. Scene 3: John Fowler goes into the police station to talk to Sgt. Edward Goddard and speaks with Officer Frank. Fowler starts talking with Sgt. Goddard. The police receive a strange call from Marian in San Francisco, [the sixth largest city in the country]. The caller, without identifying herself, inquires how Allison Mackenzie is doing. She asks if they have found the person who hit her. Sgt. Goddard attempts to trace the call on line 3809. He is told that it came from a Public telephone booth in San Francisco. Goddard says that he always thought it was a summer tourist. [This was back in the Clark Kent era when public telephone booths were still fairly common]. Peyton walks in to make a statement. Peyton says he will sign the statement just as it stands. Peyton argues with John Fowler. Peyton signs the statement. Scene 4: Steven, carrying a suitcase and his briefcase, speaks briefly to Martin Peyton in front of the courthouse. He tells Peyton that he is on his way to Los Angeles, California to see Detective Lawrence, who is checking up on Stella. Steven gets in a taxi. The fire station is seen in the background. Peyton gets in his limousine. Scene 5: Eli goes in the therapy room [salle de rééducation] and visits with Russ Gehring. He wants to know how to talk to Allison. Will she will be using a cane. He asks if he will need to build a ramp. Gehring promises to give tham a chart of what she needs and what she should do. Gehring says that Allison will be coming back to the hospital for treatment. Gehring assures Eli that Allison will be okay. Scene 6: Elliot and Constance visit Allison in her hospital room. Elliot tells Allison that they had just talked with Rossi and he told them everything. Constance tells Allison that they will work things out. Allison says, "Goodbye, and don't slam the door. Please get out. Get out of my room." Allison is upset with them both and wants them to leave. They leave. Allison lies down on her bed and begins to sob. [A television set is seen in her room.][This is a good scene to shows her beautiful hair.] Preview: Betty talks with Rodney. Leslie talks with Martin. BA: You didn't want to be married anyway. RH: Did you? BA: I knew I wanted you. Maybe that's all it was. LH: We had an agreement. For the duration of Rodney's trial, there was to be no interference. That was one of your typical attempts to bribe your way into his confidence. MP: There were no strings attached. LH: There were strings and a hook. Sgt. Edward Goddard-Gary Walberg. Officer Frank-Greg Morris. Detective Lawrence-Bert Remsen. PREV HOME NEXT