PEYTON PLACE Episode 236. 06-27-66 Funeral for Brian Colby. WA: Two days ago, Brian Colby died in a Boston Hospital. But his burial today will be in Peyton Place. Ann and Steven Cord must pick up Dr. Michael Rossi. They are the only mourners. The choice of Colby's final resting place was made by his daughter, Ann. To Martin Peyton and Hannah Cord, Ann's decision is a warning that even from the grave, Brian Cord Colby may still reach out and destroy them. MEL: At this point in time, few people knew that Steven Cord was the illegitimate son of Catherine Peyton and Brian Cord [Colby]. Some people [Leslie] prefer to use the term "accident of nature." Intro: Dr. Rossi is waiting at the hospital. Outside view of Doctors Hospital. Steven driving Ann to the hospital [and then on to the cemetary]. Scene 1: Hannah is in Martin's hospital room fuming over how Catherine always gets what she wants. Hannah laments over what she will have if she loses Steven. Nothing. Martin says she will still have her job. "Taking care of a dying old man?" Hannah shakes her head. Peyton says, "I'm a long way from dead." He tells Hannah to keep away from the cemetery. The ghost of Brian Colby will haunt her. Scene 2: Betty is walking on the wharf as Rodney is cleaning the floor of the Shoreline Garage with kerosene. She goes in and she and Rodney go in the office for a chat. She tells Rodney she saw drawings of his mother in Ann Howard's trunk. Betty speculates that Rodney's mother must have known Brian Cord Colby. Betty says that all this mystery might be the reason for Martin's relapse and that is why he's hiding in the hospital. She says that Peyton is doing so well that Rossi has cut down on his medication. Lee interrupts to get a fan belt. Rodney says that he thought Lee was working on Stacy's pickup. Lee tells Betty that he didn't know she was a customer. Betty leaves. Scene 3: Hannah is browsing at the Book Gallery looking for books for Martin Peyton. Allison asks what it is like to have someone close to you die. She listens as Allison sympathizes with Constance over Ann Howard's loss. Hannah asks how much the books come to. She charges the $6.42. She then abruptly rushes outside. The funeral procession for Brian Colby is in full view. Among the townfolk watching are Norman, Rita, and Constance. Ann is in the car sitting very stoic between Steven and Dr. Rossi. Constance goes outside and speaks to Hannah again. Hannah gets in the limousine. Scene 4: At the General store, Constance comes in and tells Eli that the baby kicked just as the funeral procession passed by. Eli rambles on about how death is part of life. He tells her that he pretends to be saying something profound but he is actually listening to the other fellow to see if he might be saying something profound. Scene 5: Norman and Rita talk about how sad funerals are. Norman is stung with sudden family loyalty and decides to make up with Rodney. They had fought about Leslie a few episodes back. He calls the Shoreline Garage to talk with Rodney. But Rodney has gone to the hospital. He tells Rita that she just doesn't know the Harringtons. Rita tells Norman the number of the Shoreline Garage, 555-3582. Norman starts to dial as the scene ends. Scene 6: Outside view of hospital before bannister is added. Norman arrives at the hospital and greets Rodney. Rodney asks miss Chaote if he can see Peyton. She checks and reports back that Mr. Peyton doesn't feel like seeing anyone yet. They go outside and make up. Norman expresses fear that Martin might die. Peyton goes over to the window and stands staring at them. Peyton's window faces east. Rodney and Norman drive off in Norman's old convertible. Miss Choate enters and asks him what he is doing out of bed. Martin says, "Watching the world go by, miss Choate." Scene 7: The casket is still above ground at the cemetary as Ann, Steven, and Dr. Rossi leave. Hannah is skulking behind a tree. After the car pulls away she approaches the casket and bids farewell to her beloved husband with the following: "Brian Cord, burn in hell." Preview: Leslie talks with Rodney. Hannah talks to Steven. LH: Now, finally I've got the weapons to hit back. To knock him off that high perch of his. RH: You'll never stop hating, will you? LH: No, never. And I'll never stop trying to hurt him the way he hurt me. HC: It isn't healthy to have your wife in the same house with Rodney Harrington. Especially after what happened. When you were in Boston, the two of them met, in your house. Funeral conductor. "Accident of Nature" Hannah skulks. PREV HOME NEXT