PEYTON PLACE Episode 301. 01-04-67 Rossi goes on vacation. WA: Tonight, Hannah Cord has taken a long walk. Her destination the office of Steven Cord. She must see the young man who who lived all his life, assuming that she was his mother. Hannah tried desperately to prevent Steven from gaining the knowledge that he was the son of Catherine Peyton. And now she knows that she must confront Steven. Perhaps for the last time. MEL: Mary is given the night off. Thomas is told he won't be needed any more that night. Only Peyton was alone in the house when Hannah started the fire. Ed Nelson goes on sick leave. Intro: Hannah walks across the square to Steven's office. Scene 1: Hannah and Steven have a long talk. He said he wanted to say goodbye to her but he didn't want to go to her. Scene 2: At the library, Eli introduces Rachel to Miss Hunt. Rachel shakes her hand. They talk a moment. Rachel presents the librarian the list that Rossi had given to her. Miss Hunt explains about index cards. Eli goes over and wakens Norman who is reading about heredity. Eli asks Norman to help Rachel find some books. Eli tells off Norman, good naturedly. Rachel quotes from the Farmer's Almanac. Basic Zoology, the Beginnings of Biology, Story of the Human Cell, Handbook of Anatomy. Eli suggests to Rachel that she should watch what Norman does and learn from him. Scene 3: Meanwhile, back at the mansion, Peyton is returning home, being helped by Thomas, the chauffeur. Peyton hands Thomas his hat and tells him, "That will be all for now, Thomas." [Your reviewer doesn't recall Peyton ever being sharp or rude to Thomas."] Peyton tells Mary to catch up with Thomas and tell him, "to drive Mrs. Cord to the airport. I don't want her to have to fend for herself. Then take the night off." [The writers didn't want the maid or chauffeur to burn up in the fire. Very considerate of them.] Scene 4: Rita Jacks Harrington has been waiting in the livingroom for Peyton, and he is startled when he sees her. Mary had earlier told her to wait there for Mr. Peyton. Rita tells Peyton that Norman feels that his mother, Catherine, was unbalanced. They proceed to chat about Norman and Catherine. Rita tells him that Norman believes he inherited an insanity gene. Peyton asserts that there is no insanity in the Peyton family. They chat a bit more and Rita leaves. Peyton goes over and looks at Catherine's portrait. Scene 5: Elliot and Constance go to see Dr. Rossi in his office. Rossi tells them that Dr. Fielding will be responsible for Rachel Welles while he is away. He says he'll be gone a couple of days. He has called Mrs. Franks who, as indicated earlier, is still involved in Rachel's case. Elliot goes in to check on Matthew before he leaves. He plans to catch a plane in 40 minutes. [As it turns out later, Rossi goes to New York City to visit his family and to see a big hospital. He is impressed what a big hospital with big funding can do in research]. Scene 6: At the mansion, Hannah is taking care of some last minute business. She looks around, for perhaps the last time. She tells Mary that she wishes to tell Peyton goodbye. Mary tells her that Mr. Peyton doesn't want to be disturbed. They say their goodbyes. Hannah looks around and at the fireplace, and the chess set. [Note that the chess set is set up wrong.] She looks at the portrait of Catherine. She prepares to torch it. Preview: Lee rides up on his motorcycle and annoys Rodney and Rachel. Dr. Fielding, has as oxygen mask on Peyton. He says Peyton's Boston physician, Cortell, is on his way. Eli and Norman try to comfort Rachel Welles. LW: Rodney, boy, if you want to hold her hand, why don't you just go ahead and hold her hand. I want you to know ma'am you've got yourself the town catch here. RH: Why don't you get lost. DF: Mr. Peyton's Boston physician. He's coming down as quickly as he can. We tried to reach him but so far we haven't been successful. SC: What are the odds, doctor? DF: That's hard to say. Eli: Girl, what is it? What's wrong. NH: Oh, Rachel. Mrs. Franks, social worker-uncredited. Miss Hunt, librarian-uncredited. Dr. Cortell (or Kortell), Peyton's ageing Boston physician. Dr. Fielding, the doctor who is apparently second in command to Rossi, and who is taking over most of his responsibilities including the care of Rachel Welles-uncredited. PREV HOME NEXT