PEYTON PLACE Episode 324. 04-03-67 Peyton meets with attorney William Robert Kennerly at the airport. WA: Tonight, in the bitter cold of a New England winter, Martin Peyton has come to a nearby airport to meet one of his Boston attorneys, William Kennerly. A gentleman who has spent more than 40 years in the fine print of the Peyton empire. Kennerly has been summoned to Peyton's side on an urgent matter. A legal means of manipulating the surviving members of the Peyton family. Peyton's purpose, to achieve exactly that arrangement of human life and human chemistry that suits him. His means, a driving intelligence, and a huge fortune. Intro: Lee Webber is driving Martin Peyton in the limousine toward the White River Airport. The limousine stops and Webber gets out and walks toward the unloading ramp to the airplane. Old William Kennerly and his secretary miss Wilson walk down the stairs from the plane. Written by Jerry Ziegman and Carol Sobieski Directed by Ted Post Scene 1: Lee escorts old William Robert Kennerly and his secretary, miss Wilson, to the limousine. Peyton asks miss Wilson to give them a moment alone. Kennerly gets in the limousine and tells Martin that this is the very last time he will fly down for Peyton. Kennerly says he can't abide planes. They discuss the new will. Miss Wilson and Webber witness the new will. Peyton tells Webber that he doesn't have to read it. Miss Wilson shows Lee Webber where to sign. They sign. Peyton tells Webber to close the privacy window. Peyton tells Kennerly to have a good trip back. Kennerly and miss Wilson get out of the limousine. Webber closes the door and gets back in the driver's seat. Peyton tells Webber to drive home. Scene 2: Betty is manipulating a yo-yo in Steven's law office. Steven's secretary [not seen, probably miss Nolan] buzzes to announce that Peyton's chauffeur is there to see him. Steven tells Betty to look out the window. This is Lee Webber's first visit to Steven's new office. Lee Webber tells him that Mr. Peyton invites Steven and Betty to dinner. Lee says that Kennerly hates to fly. Webber says that he made it back from the airport in 19 minutes. Steven is wearing a class ring on his right hand. Betty accepts the dinner invitation for herself and Steven. Webber leaves. Steven and Betty continue to talk. Steven tells Betty that they will pretend that they are not the least bit interested in his new will. Scene 3: Sandy, coming out of her house, encounters Rodney on the wharf. Rodney invites her to dinner, her choice. He mentions the Shoreline Cafe, Mamasitos, the Shan-gri-La, and fo course, the fabulous Colonial Inn. They go to his hard top convertible and head to the Colonial Inn for dinner. She wants to change clothes, but he insists that it wasn't necessary because it is so dark in there you can't even read the menu. Scene 4: The Carson house chimes have evidently rung and Constance comes down the stairs to admit Dr. Rossi. He says that he is there to see how Rachel is doing. Constance says that Rachel is upstairs tending to Matthew. Rossi has brought a college catalog. Rossi goes upstairs to see Rachel. She is changing Matthew as Rossi knocks. Scene 5: Rossi begins talking to her about her education. Rachel is wearing an apron. Rachel says that she is busy with Matthew. Rossi says she can spare one or two nights a week. He leaves a school catalog with her and leaves. Scene 6: Lee Webber drives up to the Colonial Post Inn and goes in. Rodney and Sandy drive up and Rodney gets out. He walks around the car and opens the door for Sandy. Lee comes out, sees them and is agitated. Scene 7: Norman is stirring a pot as Ada rings the bell. She has come to have dinner with Norman and Rita. He is preparing supper for the three of them. Ada has brought left-overs. Norman says that Rita won't have to cook for a month. She would like to do more for them. She tries to hand him a check from Leslie. Rita comes to the door. Norman goes to the door and carries Rita into the apartment. This is their 424th day anniversary. It has been one year and two months. They were married 01-24-66. This day is 04-03-67. Scene 8: Chandler goes up the stairs at the boarding house. He goes in room 5. There he finds Elliot waiting for him. Chandler asks how he got in. He offers Elliot a drink. Chandler says it is cold on the loading dock. Elliot insists on Chandler answering a few questions. Elliot wants to know what happened at the farm house. Chandler went to the farm to get it ready to sell. Elliot leaves. Preview: Leslie gives Elliot a document. Lee admonishes Sandy. Rodney hits Lee. LH: Here, I know I don't have to ask you to treat this as highly confidential. If he is hiding something shady, I promise you, I'll be the first to get rid of him. SW: What I do and who I do it with is none of your business. LW: Well, I'm making it my business. That guy doesn't care anything about you. All he's interested in is kicks. SW: Leave me alone. William Robert Kennerly-Russell Thorson. 70-ish. Miss Wilson, William Robert Kennerly's secretary. Baby Matthew Carson-Derek Camp [Later his name was legally changed to Derek Schultz]. He did not stay in show business but became a computer programmer. PREV HOME NEXT