PEYTON PLACE Episode 272. 09-26-66 WA: Dr. Michael Rossi, still deeply affected by the death of Ann Howard, has been summoned to the office of the Peyton County District Attorney, John Fowler. Dr. Rossi has found himself maneuvered by both Fowler and Steven Cord, counsel for the defense of Lee Webber, accused of Ann's murder. Placed squarely in the middle, Dr. Rossi is an angry man. Intro: Children throwing beach balls around in the square as Dr. Rossi drives up in his gold, hard top convertible. Scene 1: District Attorney John Fowler, in his office in the courthouse, receives a call on his multi-line speakerphone. He asks Rossi about the relationship between Ann Howard and Hannah Cord. And that Steven has subpoened his mother as a witness for the defense. Scene 2: The door chimes sound, Peyton slams down the newspaper, and using two canes, begins to rise from his easy chair to answer the door. Rodney appears and says the he will get it. Rodney ushers in Dr. Rossi. Rossi says that he wants answers from Peyton. He doesn't acquire many. Rossi leaves and Rodney goes in to the livingroom to talk with his grandfather. Scene 3: In Lee Webber's jail cell, Steven prepares his client for court. Lee shows Steven that he has a hole in his sock. Steven summons the jail barber, and tells Lee to wear a plain dark tie in court. The barber comes in Lee's cell and prepares to clip. Lee takes off his suit coat and throws it on the fold-down cot. Scene 4: In the police station squad room, Rossi and Elliot confer. Rossi wonders out loud why Hannah has ignored the subpoena. She hopped the first plane out of White River for points north. Doctor Rossi refers to Peyton sitting up on the hill in his "gilt-edged mansion." Scene 5: District Attorney John Fowler enters the courtroom. Betty follows him in, sits in a spectator seat, and discusses the case with him, at some length. Fowler says that Steven grew up with a "tyrant." Betty says that someone had to defend Lee Webber. Betty tells District Attorney Fowler that professionally he is putting himself in a "very awkward position." Scene 6: Constance is tending to Matthew as a rather strident nurse comes in to announce Rita. The nurse takes baby Matthew from Constance and Rita comes in to visit. Rita tells Constance that Matthew is beautiful. Rita has brought a present for Matthew. Constance asks Rita, where she found it. Rita said that she had made it. Rita sews. Constance and Rita agree that Rita is ready for a child. Scene 7: The principles enter the courtroom. Lee calls to Chris. Steven urges Lee to sit down. Rossi comes in and sits directly behind John Fowler and to the right of Rodney Harrington. The hearing begins with Judge Irwin A. Chester presiding. Owen Gates, Coroner of Peyton County, is sworn in. Preview: Betty talks to Steven. Fowler questions Dr. Rossi. BA: Why didn't you tell me you had subpoenaed your mother. What had you intended to do, Steven? Tear her apart on the stand, like you did Rita Jacks? I hope she never comes back. JF: You were more than just generally concerned about Ann Howard's welfare that day, weren't you? You were specifically worried about what might happen to her if she encountered Lee Webber. Isn't that true, Dr. Rossi? Jail barber, a non-speaking role-unidentified. Judge Irwin A. Chester-Jon Lormer [ST and AG]. Dr. Owen Gates, Coroner of Peyton County. [Medical examiner like Quincy]. Dr. Clarence L. Healey was the Coroner in Rodney's trial. His wife Mrs. Healey was a volunteer at the hospital. Mrs. Healey is seen later in the series pushing a bookmobile and helping Rachel Welles with her hair. She also has a confrontation with Jack Chandler. The wife of District Attorney John Fowler was a volunteer at the hospital, also. She had a brief affair with the physical therapist, Russell "Russ" Gehring. [The wives of overpaid public officials were expected to be good deed doers.] The wife of David Schuster offered to be a volunteer. Rita is a seamstress. Julie is a seamstress. Rachel is a seamstress. PREV HOME NEXT