PEYTON PLACE
Episode 418.
03-21-68
Norman and Joe leave the diner and have a car wreck.
WA: Joe Rossi has been forced to make a decision. His older
brother Dr. Michael Rossi demanded that he tell him the full
story of his recent life. The days before he came to Peyton
Place. The full story of whatever criminal involvements forced
him to run. But Joe Rossi has no intention of talking. He
hoped his brother would provide a sanctuary. A place to hide.
A place to let things cool down. He was wrong. And so, once
again, he finds himself on the run. Tonight, Norman Harrington
completely unaware of the nature of the pressures on Joe, has
agreed reluctantly, to drive him outside of town, to a major
intersection, where Joe can thumb a ride. A ride somewhere,
away from Dr. Michael Rossi and Peyton Place.
Intro: Norman drives his car late at night. Norman is driving Joe
toward the main highway intersection. They pull over and go in
a roadside diner.
Scene 1: In a roadside diner, Norman and Joe talk. A dark-haired
waitress serves them coffee. Norman says he doesn't want to go
to the junction. And he says that Joe doesn't either. Norman
suggests that Joe call Dr. Rossi and tell him that you're
sorry. They talk some more. Norman hands Joe a dime for the
call. But Joe drops it. Joe picks it back up and goes to a
pay phone. He dials, but no one answers.
Scene 2: Dr. Rossi knocks on Jill's door at Mrs. Hewitt's apartment
house, Jill removes the door chain and lets him in. Rossi
asks if she knows where Joe is. He asks what kind of trouble
Joe was in back in New York. Rossi tells her that Joe said he
was the father and Jill is the mother of baby Kelly.
Scene 3: At the Carson house, Constance goes to the window and sees
Betty approaching. Constance opens the door and invites Betty
in. Betty asks if she can talk with her. Betty says that she
never really understood Allison. Constance says that Allison
always liked Betty. Betty tells Constance that she could take
care of Allison's baby but that she could never love her.
Constance says she is grateful that Betty has been so honest.
Constance says that she will not allow Betty and Rodney to
adopt the baby. The chimes ring and Steven comes in to tell
everyone that the custody hearing for Kelly is scheduled for
the next day. He doesn't anticipate any problems unless
something unforseen turns up.
Scene 4: At the police station, Dr. Rossi asks police Sgt. Edward
Goddard for help finding his brother, Joe. He doesn't receive
help. Goddard says it is not a matter for the police.
Scene 5: Eddie goes up to Norman's apartment. Eddie asks Rodney about
Joe Chernak. He says that Joe Rossi reminded Rita of Joe
Chernak. Eddie says Joe Chernak is alive in Rita's
mind. She was really scared. Rita comes out of the
bedroom. Rita tells her father all about Joe Chernak. She
says that he deserved to die. Rodney says that no one deserves
to die.
Scene 6: Steven goes to see Dr. Rossi to talk about the scheduled
custody hearing. Rossi says he will probably be there. Steven
will be representing Jill Smith. He says that Jill is
concerned for the baby. Rossi says he can't say anything that
will help Steven's case.
Scene 7: Meanwhile back at the roadside cafe, Norman and Joe get back in
Norman's car and start driving toward the main intersection.
Norman drives too fast through a tunnel, skids, and rolls the
car. It lands upside down. Rev. Tom Winter shows up in his
station wagon and stops.
Preview: Rodney talks with Steven. Tom Winter pulls Joe out of the car.
RH: Ok, Steven, you've hand delivered your poison pen letter
for the evening. Now, would you mind taking off please?
What's the matter? You want me to sign for it?
SC: What's this, a rematch?
Rev. Tom Winter pulls Joe Rossi out of the car.
Mrs. Hewitt-Maxine Stuart.
Joe Rossi-Michael Christian.
Eddie Jacks-Dan Duryea.
Rev. Tom Winter-Robert Hogan.
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