PEYTON PLACE Episode 307. 01-24-67 Chandler skulks. WA: Chris Webber has taken it upon himself to be his brother Lee's executioner. He has stolen a gun from Ada Jacks' Tavern, and carries it with him, awaiting the opprtunity to put an end to Lee's destructive life. A few moments ago he had that opportunity, but Norman Harrington, thinking it was Lee who was about to harm Chris, separated the two brothers before Chris could accomplish his mission. Now, Norman still mis-interpreting, has insisted that Chris stay with him and join a small party in progress at the apartment. Intro: In his red rag-top convertible, Norman drives Chris Webber to the apartment to join the Harrington's party. Scene 1: Rodney is dancing with Rachel, as Norman and Chris arrive at the apartment. Norman introduces Chris to Rachel Welles. Chris says that he really can't stay, he just came up to say, hello. Scene 2: Rodney drives Rachel to the Carson house. Rachel wants to talk about Allison, but Rodney doesn't. Rachel says, "Did you used to sit out here with Allison like this?" Rodney walks her to the door. Chandler is skulking, watching from the shadows. Scene 3: Rodney and Constance meet up on the street in front of the Pharmacy and he offers to buy her a cup of coffee. She talks about how much Rodney meant to Allison. She tells him that it is ok to see Rachel. Rodney mentions the bird feeder. They chat but they don't go in for coffee. Scene 4: In the foyer, Betty is gets her red coat and Steven's overcoat out of the closet and talks to Steven. Steven kisses Betty. Betty says that the first thing she is going to do is put in a skylight. Steven says that Rodney used to share a room with Norman. Steven says, "You want to live here very much, don't you?" Betty says, "We both have a lot to prove and a lot to gain if we ..." They go upstairs to the left and find a room locked. [There is probably a profound meaning to this but your reviewer didn't catch the significance.] This seems an insurmountable challenge so they leave. Scene 5: Rodney knocks first, then and goes into Peyton's hospital room. Rodney asks Peyton how he is. Rodney tells his grandfather that he is moving out of the mansion. Peyton asks if he means while it is being redecorated. Rodney says no. For good. Peyton says, "I'm going to miss you. I am going to miss you because I have grown to like you. Peyton asks Rodney if his decision to move was influenced by Betty and Steven moving in. Scene 6: Chandler is walking on the wharf near Ada Jacks' Tavern. He goes to a pay phone and calls Leslie at the mill. [Phone booths were still fairly common in the 60's. At that time phone booths often even had directories.] He talks with Leslie's secretary. She tells him that Leslie is tied up. Chandler asks her if it is rope or chains. [Chandler usually isn't this humorous.] Scene 7: Chandler goes in to the Shoreline Garage to confront Rodney. Rodney is working on a white-over-red hard-top convertible. Chandler asks if he is using bonded brake liners. He tells Rodney that he has his Hastings Valley farm up for sale. He says that Rachel is on her own. Rodney is bleeding brake fluid. Chandler helps him by stepping on the brake pedal. The first time it is real spongy. The next time it is hard as a rock. Chandler is hoping to work at the mill to pay off some doctor bills. He tells Rodney that he is glad that Rachel has found someone here in town. He pays Rodney what he owes him. Chandler says, "I want you to know that I trust you with my niece." Rodney says, "I don't want your trust, Chandler. I don't need it." He leaves saying, "I'll be around." Preview: Steven talks to Peyton. Betty talks to Rodney. Ada talks to Steven. SC: You want me to make a moral decision for you. MP: I thought you considered yourself an expert on moral judgments. SC: Whether or not you tell the truth is your business. BA: I have a committment to Steven. That's something you could never understand, could you? Because you've never been able to commit yourself to anyone. AJ: That doesn't change the fact that he's a scheming hoodlum with the morals of a garbage pail. SC: He'd be a fool to get mixed up in something like this so soon after the hearing. PREV HOME NEXT