PEYTON PLACE
Episode 364.
08-22-67
Martin Peyton gets engaged. Wilfred Hyde White substitutes for
George Macready.
WA: Tonight, a man named Eddie Jacks walks through the town,
getting the feel of it, looking it over. Eddie lived here
once. Worked here and conned his way through life, here. He
had a wife, Ada, who worked in the tavern with him. He had a
daughter, Rita. He had debts, and something to hide. And one
day he left. Now, Eddie Jacks is back in Peyton Place. He
wants most people to forget his past. He wants to take
advantage of those few who will remember, who must remember.
Intro: Eddie Jacks walks on the wharf, past the stairs to Mrs. Hewitt's
boarding house. When he gets to the Tavern, he pounds on the
door loudly.
Scene 1: Ada says, "Who is it?" Eddie opens the tavern door. Ada comes
in from the apartment area. There are three glass panels in
the door to the apartment area. Eddie announces, "It's me,
Ada. I got that pack of cigarettes. Don't you remember, Ada.
I walked right through that door telling you I was going to get
a pack of cigaretts. So it took me 18 or 19 years. I wouldn't
have made such a racket, but I thought you must have changed
the locks by now." Ada says, "I hope you get what you
deserve." He starts to go in the living area and she tells him
he is off limits. He asks about Rita. Ada says she got
married and moved away. He knows that Rita married one of the
Harrington boys. She tells him that Rita had rheumatic fever.
She says it took ten years to pay off all the debts. Eddie
says, "Baby, I'm back." He tells Ada about spending five years
in prison. He got off for good behavior. He says that she
never filed for divorce. He says, "Welcome me back to the
living."
Scene 2: In the mansion living room, Rossi is waiting with Steven and
Rita for the arrival of Peyton and Adrienne. Rossi says it has
been over an hour. Steven says that he has subpoenaed Peyton's
will. As Rossi is approaching the door to leave, they finally
arrive.
Peyton (whw) greets everyone warmly. Adrienne mentions that
the traffic was heavy. She excuses herself and goes upstairs
to freshen up.
Peyton says that Adrienne wants to set up a foundation in honor
of her husband. Peyton says that he intends to underwrite the
project and offers Dr. Rossi the position of running the
foundation. He would be able to do important research as he
did for Dr. Van Leyden. Rossi doesn't agree yet. They discuss
the project.
Scene 3: They go in the livingroom and Peyton announces that Mrs. Van
Leyden has graciously agreed to become his wife. Rossi
congratulates him. Betty hopes they will be happy. Steven
asks if he should call Mrs. Van Leyden "grandmother." Peyton
and Adrienne go upstairs. Betty glares at Steven. Betty and
Steven talk privately. Betty says, "How could you?" Steven
gets up. Betty tells Steven, "You can't go in there." Steven
says, "I wouldn't miss it for anything."
Scene 4: In the dining room, Steven and Betty talk. Mary comes in the
room with some food. Steven asks if that can wait. Betty asks
Steven why this means so much to him.
Scene 5: Constance is in Rachel's [Allison's] room as Elliot comes up
the stairs and joins her. Constance is standing on a four-foot
step ladder putting up drapes. She says that she has to
redecorate the room by the end of the month. It will be made
into a guest room. Constance says that she can't be concerned
about a man like Chandler. Elliot kisses Constance.
Scene 6: Steven and Betty are eating in the restaurant at the Colonial
Post Inn as Eddie Jacks comes in. Eddie talks to the bartender
for a moment. He asks about Harrington. Norman asks the
bartender to tell Leslie Harrington that he wants to see him
right now. Eddie stops Norman and speaks to him about
Harrington. Norman asks Eddie if he is looking for a job at
the mill. Norman says that he is the kiss of death. Leslie
leaves the restaurant without speaking to Eddie or Norman.
Scene 7: Leslie goes outside, across the square, and up the stairs to
the Harrington brothers' apartment. He goes in. Norman and
Rodney are there. Leslie asks Norman what he wants. Norman
says that it is Jack Chandler. Rodney says that Leslie was
seen outside outside Chandler's cell window. Rodney asks
Leslie why he gave Chandler the gun. Leslie tells Norman to
tell him exactly what he saw. Norman relates the incident.
Leslie berates Norman. Leslie mentions blackmail again.
Rodney tells Leslie that he has a choice. Leslie says he has
two intelligent sons. Rodney leaves. Leslie leaves.
Scene 8: Outside, Rodney walks across the square. Leslie follows him.
Rodney continues on and meets up with Elliot. Elliot tells
Rodney that he has heard that the police killed Chandler.
Elliot says that whoever gave him that gun can rest easy
tonight. Leslie says that it is over now. Rodney tells Leslie
that he hopes his luck holds out. Norman and Rodney head back
to the apartment.
Preview: Steven talks with Betty. Eddie comes up the stairs and talks
with Leslie. Betty talks with Adrienne.
SC: We moved into this house for a reason. Well stay here,
Betty. We'll stay here and we'll fight for what's ours.
EJ: A man wants to get to know his only child.
LH: Come on Eddie, level with me. Why did you come back here
now, at this particular time?
BA: Does it do something for your ego to believe you're the
heroine in Steven's fantasy?
AVL: Does it do something for your ego to ignore the fact that
it's true?
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