PEYTON PLACE Episode 313. 02-14-67 Dr. Rossi returns from vacation in New York City. WA: A fresh snowfall hit Peyton Place last night. A clean and fresh fall that seemed to cover up the tragedy of blind Chris Webber, who Steven Cord put on a transcontinental bus. A bus headed for a new life. Today, as the sun breaks on the square, Eli Carson begins to sweep away the new snow. A simple act of great meaning to one who has left a small town and one who has made the decision to return to it. Intro: Returning from New York, Dr. Rossi drives by the Colonial Post Inn, and Town Hall and drives half-way around the square and parks in front of the Clarion and General Store. [In episode 301, Rossi told Elliot and Constance that he would be gone a couple of days.] Written by John Wilder and Carol Sobieski Directed by William J. Hole, Jr. Scene 1: Dr. Rossi gets out of his new red sports car. Delighted to see the doctor, Eli invites him into the Clarion for coffee. A pot of coffee is on the wood stove, along with some roasted chestnuts. Rossi asks Eli to give him the latest gossip. Rodney, Norman, Rita, Steven, Betty, Peyton, Matthew, Constance, Elliot, Matthew, Lee, and finally Rachel. Eli talks about the fire at the Peyton mansion and that Steven is moving in. Rossi says "musical grandsons." Dr. Rossi gives a lame response and leaves. Rossi says, "What about Rachel? How's she working out." Eli says that she misses him. Eli tells him that he is glad he's back. Rossi responds that he is glad to be back. Eli asks why he left so suddenly. Rossi leaves. MEL: Your reviewer infers that Rossi bought his new red sports car in New York and drove it back to Peyton Place with the puppy and other gifts and purchases. If he did so, he would have been required to "naturalize" the car in Massachusetts. He would have also had to pay New York sales tax on the car. It would have been more logical to have bought the car in Boston or White River or even Peyton Place. But then, transporting the puppy might have been a problem. Scene 2: In his office, Steven Cord looks out his window and talks with Sandy Webber about her divorce. Steven tells Sandy that he is too busy to take her divorce case. She says that everyone tells her she is a big girl. She can take care of herself. SC: Well, if you've made up your mind, I'll give you the names of a couple of attorneys who can help you. SW: Then you won't do it? SC: No. His secretary, miss Nolan, buzzes him and says, "Your wife is here, Mr. Cord." Sandy goes out to the reception room. Sandy says that she understands that Betty is moving into the Peyton house today. Sandy says she also is making a move. Sandy says goodbye and leaves. Betty goes into Steven's office. She says that somehow she just can't see Sandy with Rodney. Betty says, "Is Sandy like me?" Steven tells Betty that he loves her. Betty tells him that she will always love him. He holds her face in his hands. They kiss. Scene 3: Mary opens the door and welcomes Mr. Peyton home. Peyton tells Thomas to put the car away. Mary asks if she can get anything for him. Steven comes down the stairs and welcomes his grandfather home. Peyton asks Steven if he has moved in already. Steven says that he has. Peyton sits and rides around in his motorized wheel-chair. Peyton says that he is amazed at how the work is progressing. Betty comes in and says "Welcome home, Mr. Peyton." Peyton says, "Well, Betty. What a surprise." Peyton mentions the chess set. Betty asks Peyton to teach her chess. The door chime rings. Betty says she will get it. Peyton says, "Betty, the queen never makes the first move. The pawns move first." Mary admits Leslie. Leslie comes in to speak to Peyton. Peyton says, "I am in no mood to talk to an uninvited visitor." Leslie is hostile. He wants something for his sons. Leslie says, "I don't intend to let my sons be pushed around by this spurious accident of nature." Steven says, "I'll remember those words, Mr. Harrington." Leslie says, "How could you forget them?" MP: You got your position in the mill, Leslie. You're a big man in town. These are the things you wanted when you married Catherine. Don't expect anything more from me. LH: You understand what I'm saying to you, Martin. And you know I mean it. Leslie flatly refuses to make the fabric for the drapes that Peyton demanded. LH: I don't intend to change over a whole assembly like to accommodate your whim. Leslie leaves. Steven tells Betty to find another mill to make the material. Scene 4: The door chimes ring at the Mackenzie-Carson house. It is the returning Dr. Rossi. Rossi sets down a cardboard box with the puppy for Rachel. He informs them that he has been made chief of staff at Doctors Hospital. Elliot goes to the other room for the champagne. Rossi talks privately to Constance. The exudes about the hospital in New York. CM: Have you really been that unhappy practicing here? MR: It's just that in New York they have so much money available for research. CM: And in New York, there are more places to hide. Scene 5: At the Italian Village Restaurante, a young kid is eating spaghetti. Rodney has brought Rachel for a dinner date. Rodney says that they are eating melanzana. He helps her to pronounce it. She says that spaghetti reminds her of the farm. He corrects her grammar. She asks if he ever brought Allison there. He says no. He doesn't want to talk about Allison. He corrects her grammar. Rodney does tell Rachel about Allison and that Elliot and Constance have been married only two years. He tells her that Allison was illegitimate. She mentions how nice the Carsons are to her. He talks about the picture of Mr. Mackenzie. Scene 6: Back at the Carsons, Rossi is eating dinner with Constance and Elliot. Dr. Rossi's sister has a dog that had just had a litter of puppies. He is bringing one of the pups to Rachel. He takes the puppy out of the box. Dr. Rossi apologizes for causing them trouble. Elliot asks if the puppy is house broken. Rossi says that it won't take long. Elliot says, "Now we have two infants." Rossi opens the door to leave. Elliot tells Rossi to drive carefully. Rodney pulls up just as Rossi is leaving. He has brought Rachel home. Rachel runs up and greets Dr. Rossi with a big hug. Rossi says to take it easy with the fragile old men. Rodney asks when the fragile old man got back. Rachel says, "Can I see you tomorrow?" Rossi corrects her grammar. Rachel goes in the house. Rodney welcomes Rossi back and asks if his car is new. Rossi says that it is. Rossi observes that it is good for Rachel to go out with young people. Rossi asks Rodney if he has been careful with her. Rodney tells Rossi that he thinks Rossi is jealous. Rossi gets in his snazzy red sports car and drives off. Rodney goes into the house. Preview: Sandy talks with Lee. Rachel talks with Dr. Rossi. Leslie talks with Jack Chandler. SW: I'm not your wife anymore. LW: Since when? SW: I filed for divorce this morning. RW: Are they going to examine everybody's feelings? MR: No, I'm not. Just yours. And Mine. LH: Elizabeth Carson was killed by my wife. My wife is dead. So is Elizabeth Carson. JC: I get your message, Mr. Harrington. LH: Make sure that you do. Miss Nolan-Penelope Gillette. [Two jobs] Mary-Rose Hobart. PREV HOME NEXT