PEYTON PLACE First COLOR episode First B & W episode Episode 514. 06-02-69 FINALE: Written by Del Reisman. Directed by Everett Chambers Produced by Paul Monash. Series adapted for television by Paul Monash Introductory Credits: Starring: Ed Nelson Dr. Michael Rossi Barbara Parkins Betty Anderson Christopher Connelly Norman Harrington Patricia Morrow Rita Harrington James Douglas Steven Cord Elizabeth "Tippy" Walker Carolyn Russell Percy Rodriguez Dr. Harry Miles And also Starring: Barbara Rush Marsha Russell MEL: Ryan O'Neal was not credited in the last several episodes. Rodney Harrington had moved to a college apartment in Boston. His last episode was 501. Ryan O'Neal plays Rodney Scavo in episode 13 of "Desperate Housewives," the father of Tom Scavo, and the father-in-law of Lynette Scavo. And the grandfather of Peter, Porter, Preston, and Penny Scavo. Elizabeth Walker assumed the name "Tippy" in honor of "Tippi Hedron". WA: Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harrington saw Dr. Michael Rossi less than an hour ago, and promised him that when they took the stand as witnesses in his preliminary hearing, they would speak the truth, no matter how damaging it might be to Dr. Rossi. But during the past hour, Norman and Rita have become increasingly concerned. They feel that their statements from the stand will help bind Dr. Rossi over for trial, on a charge of murder. Intro: Rita and Norman are walking across the square to the courthouse. They walk past a woman [actress Nikki Wilk] and her two children [the real-life children of Everett Chambers], seemingly waiting for another court. Spectators and witnesses entering the Rossi courtroom. Scene 1: In the preliminary hearing, Michael F. B. Rossi is charged with first degree murder of Fredrick A. Russell. The witnesses are sworn in, en masse. Police Sgt. William Wilson Walker gives his name and address, 80 Collins Street. Steven Cord expertly cross-examines Sgt. Walker. The judge [name never given] examines Sgt. Walker. The judge is concerned about state of mind. After he finishes his testimony, and is excused police Sgt. Walker walks over, whispers to his potential son-in-law, Lewis, and asks the young man to follow him out. Outside, Sgt. Walker tells him that he has an arrest warrant for Lewis for felony hit-and-run, in New York City. As soon as he is free, he is to come to Sgt. Walker's desk at the police station. Scene 2: Back in the courtroom, Marsha testifies, intersperced with brief flashbacks of her ex-husband abusing her and when he was in his hospital bed. She begins being vague and unresponsive. She finally admits that Fred accused Rossi of what eventually resulted in his death. Norman Harrington is called to the stand. He testifies about the scene outside the hospital when Rossi and Russell almost came to blows. The prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Jerry Carter, objects to one of Steven's questions and is overruled. A brief flashback is shown. Norman continues. Another brief flashback is shown. Rita is called to testify. Rita reluctantly relates her knowledge of the feud between Rossi and Russell. The Judge, [played by Michael Strong, Dr. Roger Korby in Star Trek episode "What Little Girls are made of"], recesses court until 1:45. Scene 3: Still in the courtroom, Marsha and Rossi talk, and drink coffee out of those classy paper cups, the expensive kind of paper cups that have fold-out handles. Scene 4: Ada Jacks is called to testify. She gives a description of an encounter that Dr. Rossi and Fred Russell had at the Tavern. Dr. Miles testifies. Michael Rossi, the defendant, testifies in his own behalf. Mr. Hagen, the proprietor of a small motel, "out near the junction," testifies about Fred Russell and a woman purported to be Mrs. Russell, checking in to his motel. [This was of an era before the large motel chains]. He says the woman had a ton of long blonde hair. [This would tend to infer to us that it was Susan Winter who had a motive for killing Mr. Russell.] The judge asks counsel to approach the bench. He then requests the attorneys waive final arguments, and binds Dr. Rossi over for trial. Eli Carson, whose son spent 18 years in prison, unjustly convicted, goes over and pats Rossi on the back as a gesture of support. Dr. Rossi hugs Marsha Russell. Steven Cord tries to assure Rossi that the indictment will be overturned. Marsha tells Rossi that she loves him. Rossi is then led away to his cell by the jailer. Leaning on the bench, Marsha cries, and her daughter, Carolyn, comes over to comfort her. Scene 5: Leaving the courtroom, Lewis Miles almost collides with a woman and her two young children on their way to room 120, most likely domestic court. MEL: The two children were played by Darin and Alicia Chambers, the real-life children of Director Everett Chambers. The mother was played by Nikki Wilk, also the first day waitress at the Colonial Post Inn in episode 502. The actor who played Freddy, who was standing near Gus Chernak when Peyton visited the mill in Episode 159, appears to be the same actor as the one who played Mario, friend of Lee Webber. Webber greeted Mario after charges were dropped in the preliminary hearing. Mario appears in several scenes in the Tavern. Another instance, including the Markham twins, of a person playing two separate and distinct roles in this series. Scene 6: Dr. Miles talks to his son, Lewis. The doctor tells Lewis that he will let his son make his own decisions. Lewis has not yet decided what he is going to do, but he says that he is not running anymore. Scene 7: Susan and Tom talk. Susan tells Tom that she is thinking of going to see Dr. Rossi. Tom suggests that she should talk with Steven. He places her hand in his. One of the few instances of closure in this teledrama. Scene 8: Dr. Rossi in his jail cell, pacing. Still in his dress suit, but with neither his tie nor belt, Rossi lies down on his jail cot. THE END Closing credits: Co-starring: Evelyn Scott as Ada Jacks Morris Buchanan as police Sgt. William Wilson Walker William Sargent as Asst. D.A. Jerry Carter Glynn Turman as Lew Miles Robert Hogan as Rev. Tom Winter George Dunn as Mr. Hagen, the motel proprietor Co-starring: Frank Ferguson as Eli Carson John Findlater as Jeff Kramer Joe Maross as Fred Russell [Fugitive, Coralee; 10,000 Pieces of silver-Mel Bailey]. Nikki Wilk as Mother of two children [the second role for Nikki Wilk]. Darin Chambers as Child Alicia Chambers as Child Jacqueline Mayo as Duty Nurse Guest Star: Diana Hyland as Susan Winter [Fugitive, When the Bough Breaks-Laura Pearson. Set Fire to a Straw Man-Stella. The Devil's Disciples-Penny. Dossier on a Diplomat-Ell Priestly.] And: Michael Strong as judge [Fugitive, A Clean and Quiet Town-Ollie Enright]. 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