PEYTON PLACE Episode 187. 02-28-66 Allison visits the courtroom. WA: In four hours, Rodney Harrington will take the witness stand in his own defense in his trial for the murder of Joe Chernak. Intro: The cannon on a snow-covered Peyton Place square. Colonial Post Inn sign. At the Inn, Rodney looks at his watch and waits. Scene 1: Rodney opens the door and walks into the Restaurant at the Colonial Posta Inn, even though it is closed. In just a few moments, Steven joins him. A waitress offers to bring them coffee. Rodney talks about a football game his senior year in high school. Rodney allows that he made the second string football team, but never got in the game. Norman comes in and joins them. Norman say he found out that Rita is a heavy sleeper and a light shopper. Radney says that Stella is convincing with her lies. Scene 2: Dr. Rossi is in his office as Stella comes in. Stella makes small talk about the strain they are both under. She suggests that they get a screen to put up so they won't have to spend their time ignoring each other. Rossi says he is not going to fire her because he was told not to because firing her might damage his testimony. She was told not to quit because doing so might damage her testimony. They agree to "devil's bargain." Rossi won't fire her and she won't quit. Scene 3: Peyton is in his livingroom, staring at the pendulum of a large clock as Betty comes in early. Peyton mentions that she has been seeing her ex-husband Rodney. Peyton asks why Betty is seeing Rodney. Peyton calls Thomas. Peyton has decided to put in an appearance at the courthouse. Betty says that he had promised not to got to the courtroom. Peyton says, "Unlike people, promises are made to be broken." Betty says, "Don't cheat the clock at Rod's expense." Scene 4: Constance is making toast as Elliot comes into the kitchen in his bathrobe. Elliot says court convenes in an hour. Elliot suggests sending Allison away to Boston. He wants to discuss it with Constance first. They argue. Scene 5: Eli goes in to visit Allison. Allison smiles broadly. Allison tells Eli she needs cheering up. She wonders about the rooming house. Dr. Rossi had told her she must leave the hospital. Eli tells her that there are two elderly ladies playing gin rummy at the rooming house. She says she she wants to move into the rooming house when she leaves the hospital. Allison says she can borrow a sewing machine and make curtains. Eli tells her he is closing the Chandlery and opening a General Store. He tells Allison that Rodney is taking the stand that day. Eli leaves. Scene 6: Norman is standing in front of the Peyton County Courthouse as Steven, Rodney, and Leslie walk up. Allison arrives, wearing a scarf and a beret, being driven by Dr. Rossi. Rodney wonders aloud, whose idea that was. Rodney and Allison look pensively at each other. Allison wonders if she should have come. Rossi reassures her. The cannon and the bandstand in the background. Elliot calls to them and comes over. Elliot offers to help but Allison declines. Rossi okays his help. And using crutches, Allison walks unsteadily with Rossi on her left and Elliot on her right, ready to give help when necessary. Allison gets to a bench in the corridor and sits. Elliot and Rossi talk. Elliot tells Rossi that he isn't sure that Allison should be there. Rodney walks up and gets permission to speak with Allison. Scene 7: Rodney talks with Allison. He asks her why she came. She says she came because she wanted to. Allison smiles broadly at Rodney. He lightly brushes her hair and tells Allison he likes it. Rodney escorts her to the courtroom. Scene 8: Allison comes into the courtroom and sits next to Dr. Rossi on the left side and next to Elliot. Judge Irwin Jessup asks Ralph, the bailiff, who the girl is. The bailiff tells the judge that it is Allison Mackenzie. The judge asks if she is the one hit by John Fowler's wife. The bailiff confirms that. Judge Jessup admonishes the lawyers before the the trial reconvened. John Fowler rests the case for the prosecution. Steven indicates he is ready. Rodney is sworn in. Rodney exchanges glances with Allison. Preview: On the steps to the apartment, Dr. Rossi talks to Allison. In cross-examination, John asks Rodney, if he still thinks Joe's death was an accident. MR: What's wrong? AM: I'm frightened. MR: Of what? JF: In view of the answers you have given, is it still your honest testimony that Joe Chernak's death was an accident? Mr. Harrington, is it still your honest testimony that Joe Chernak's death was an accident? Judge Irwin A. Jessup-Curt Conway. The five pans in the Carson kitchen have been replaced by a "What-not shelf." PREV HOME NEXT