PEYTON PLACE Episode 480. 11-27-68 Martin Peyton's funeral. WA: Today, Betty Harrington takes over. As the people of the town approach the chapel to pay their respects to the memory of Marton Peyton, Betty places herself in a position of authority. Wanting to establish a new fact of Peyton Place life, that she and her husband, Rodney, are about to inherit a vast fortune. And that in a strange way, the young Harringtons will replace Martin Peyton. And while the whole town appears to be moving toward the church, Dr. Miles heads for his place of work, the hospital. Intro: Posted announcement outside the Wayside Church concerning Martin Peyton. The townfolk going into the church. Scene 1: Dr. Miles encounters Rodney sitting in his wheelchair, out of the hospital for the funeral of his grandfather. Dr. Miles says, "My sympathies." Rodney says, "Thank you, Dr. Miles. You didn't know my grandfather, did you?" Dr. Miles says, "Yes, we met once." Dr. Miles continues on toward the south side entrance to the hospital. Scene 2: Fred Russell takes his daughter Carolyn out to eat at the Colonial Post Inn. He said that he never had seen this place so empty. And he says he read the Peyton obituary in the Boston paper. He adds that Peyton must have found a way to take it with him, or he wouldn't have left. Carolyn decides to have a club sandwich and a glass of milk. She asks about Donna Franklin. He says that Donna is fine. Carolyn says to say hello. And they discuss Marsha, and that Marsha thinks Jeff and Carolyn are having an affair. Carolyn denies that they are engaged or going steady. Carolyn adds that Marsha even thinks that she and Jeff are having an affair. He asks about school. Scene 3: The townsfolk, Rodney, Norman and Betty, are leaving the Wayside Church. Scene 4: Betty tells Rodney that she is going to check that things are going properly. She goes back into the Wayside Church and talks with old attorney William Kennerly. He assures her that the arrangements are in order. They will begin to process the estate and get probate under way. Kennerly says that the estate was complex, to say the least. Betty and attorney Kennerly leave. Scene 5: Steven Cord and Susan Winter have attended the funeral of Martin Peyton together. They go inside the chapel and talk. Susan is wearing a black scarf or mantilla. Susan remarks that Betty is taking over. Susan said that she tried to get Rev. Tom to put in a bar. Steven talks about his fascination with funerals. He says that he will fight back in his own way and his own time. Behind Steven is seen a stained glass window: In memory of Catherine Harrington Scene 6: The chauffeur stops to let Betty out at her house. She tells Mrs. Hannah Cord goodbye. The chauffeur offers to show Betty to the door. Bdtty declines. She tells him to return to Boston after he lets Mrs. Cord off at her destination. Scene 7: Betty goes inside and removes her overcoat. She is dressed in all white. She goes upstairs and gets a jewel box out of a wardrobe cabinet. She opens it and tries on a necklace. Betty hears the front door open and then close. Even though uninvited, Hannah comes right in. Betty goes to the railing. Hannah says, "It's all a matter of degree." Betty says, "What?" Hannah says, "The business of taking over. You're pushing it, Betty." She talks about Martin Peyton and Betty. Betty asks Hannah to leave. Hannah hangs around quite a while talking. She says that Betty humiliated Steven today by taking over. Hannah wanted Steven to be the man. She says Peyton is dead, but she, Hannah is alive. Hannah leaves. Betty slams the door. Scene 8: Dr. Miles comes home and into his bedroom. His wife Alma is dancing alone. She greets him. He kisses her. She says that she went to the market. They talk to their son. Scene 9: At the Peyton mansion, Betty and Steven discuss the portrait of Betty. Betty says, "Take it down." Steven says, "Well, that means a great deal to me." Betty says, "There used to be a library ladder around here." Susan announces herself. Steven reminds Betty it was his birthday present. Susan tells Steven, "Take the moldy old painting down." Susan suggests that perhaps there might be a safe behind it. Betty tells Susan to shut up. Betty leaves and goes out to the car. Susan suggests that they put a mustache on it. Susan and Steven talk and smooch. Steven stares at the portrait. He turns to Susan and says that Betty was a replacement for his daughter Catherine. Steven says that Betty can have the portrait. Susan asks about the drapes. Preview: Betty talks with Norman. Chuck Atwell tries to encourage Rodney. Marsha shouts at Fred. BA: That painting belongs to me. NH: If you want your marriage with Rodney to last, you would take this painting and put it the deepest closet you can find. CA: Straighten your back. RH: I can't. MR: If anyone has set a rotten example in this household, it was you. How do you think she felt when she found out the real reason for our divorce? Reverend A.J. Sykes officiated at funeral, but not seen. The chauffeur in this episode is not identified, it is possible that he could be Munsen. [see episode 505]. Alma went to a market. PREV HOME NEXT