PEYTON PLACE Episode 115. 09-14-65 Rita and Norman grow closer. WA: Until a few moments ago, the Schuster house was the scene of a dinner party. But the festive mood has been abruptly shattered by the hand of tragedy. Betty Anderson has reason to be certain that whatever the tragedy, Rodney Harrington is somehow connected. Intro: Stars in the sky. Outside view of the apartment. The phone is ringing but Rodney doesn't bother to answer it. Written by Carol Sobieski and Lionel E. Siegel Directed by John Newland Scene 1: In the Schuster mansion, Doris walks over and announces to the guests that Mrs. Chernak's son, Joe, has died. She tells Elliot and Constance that they found Joe dead on the wharf. Stella escorts her mother out the front door. Some of the other guests leave. Betty tells Steven that she wants to go home. Elliot says that maybe it was an accident. Allison comes in and is told by Constance that Joe Chernak has been killed. Scene 2: Allison comes down the stairs and tells Doris that Kim is now asleep. Doris asks if Allison has any idea what upset Kim. David assures Allison that they are not blaming her for anything. David tells her goodnight. David and Doris go upstairs. He mentions that Anna Chernak wanted him to get Joe a job. But he didn't. Doris becomes emotional and sobs. David embraces her closely. Scene 3: Elliot is driving Allison and Constance home. He tells Allison that they may be getting out an extra edition. [In real life, and in old radio shows, the expression, "Extra, Extra, read all about it, was not uncommon."] Scene 4: Steven tells Betty that there were no ghosts in that house that night. She tells him goodnight. Julie greets Betty in their livingroom and talk about Joe Chernak. Betty starts up the stairs. Julie tells Betty that she has always trusted her. Scene 5: There is a knock on the door and Rodney says, "Come in." It is Rita looking for Norman. Rita says that she can't believe that it happened. Norman arrives. Norman asks why she is there. She says that she wanted to see him. He says, "Here I am." Norman asks what is going on. Rita says that Joe Chernak is dead. Norman says that he was in the library with Kim and Allison. Norman offers to take Rita home. Scene 6: On the back porch of the tavern living quarters, Rita is talking with Norman. Lobster crates are seen in the background. Rita tells Norman that she never saw a dead person before. Norman says not to think about it. Ada comes out the back door and joins them. Ada scolds Rita for not staying in her room. Norman tells Ada that he didn't have anything to do with Joe Chernak's death. Scene 7: Dr. Rossi is in the Chernak home with Stella. He says he has some sedatives for Stella's mother. Police Sgt. Edward Goddard knocks on the door. He is let in and tells Stella that he needs to have a list of Joe's friends. Anna comes in the living room and Sgt. Goddard introduces himself. Anna tells Goddard that Gus is not there because he working. Anna tells Goddard that Joey was a good boy. Stella tells Goddard to talk with Rodney Harrington. Goddard asks why he should talk with Rodney. Goddard thanks them and leaves. Stella returns the pills to Rossi. Rossi leaves. Scene 8: Betty drives to the square, parks in front of the Peyton Place Banking & Trust Co. building and walks over to the apartment stairs. She starts up the stairs. Preview: Steven talks with Betty. Stella talks to Anna Chernak. Betty talks with Rodney. SC: So is it just a coincidence you're visiting Rodney this time of night? BA: You're hurting my hand, Steven. SC: Go back to bed, mama. MR: Can't this wait til in the morning? EC: Sorry Mike, but it can't. It's not going to be any easier in the morning. BA: Rod, you've got to tell the police. RH: Oh, God, I know. BA: Rod, I want to help. PREV HOME NEXT