PEYTON PLACE Episode 127. 10-08-65 Dr. Rossi has the life of a friend in his hands. WA: Minutes ago, an ambulance pulled up to the emergency entrance of Doctors Hospital. An everyday occurance for hospitals everywhere. A passing motorist found an unconscious girl lying by the side of a beach road. The girl was Allison Mackenzie. Intro: An ambulance backs up to the emergency entrance on the north side of Doctors Hospital. [It is hard to believe that ambulances looked like that in 1965. They looked like station wagons.] Written by Lionel E. Siegel and Sonya Roberts Directed by John Newland Scene 1: Rossi and Morton are examining Allison. Dr. Morton asked what happened to her. Rossi says it was "hit-and-run." "170 over 100." Rossi says that her breathing is normal. And that she has some contusions. Morton asks if the Carsons have been notified. Rossi says that he wants to do that himself. Scene 2: Constance is pacing the floor in the livingroom of the Carson home. The phone rings. Eli says "Why don't you answer it?" Eli answers the phone. Rossi asks to talk with Constance and and tells his father to stand by. Rossi tells her that Allison has been injured. He tells Constance that they are already treating her. Rossi tells her to let Eli drive her to the hospital. Elliot arrives and is told that Allison has been hurt and is in the hospital. He says, "Let's go." Scene 3: Leslie greets the hostess in the Colonial Post Inn restaurant. She takes his hat. She asks if someone will be joining him. He says no. She takes him in the dining area. He is greeted by Steven Cord who asks Leslie to join them. Leslie orders a scotch and soda. Steven is dining with Betty. Leslie tries to make pleasant chat. Leslie tells how Hannah used to bring Steven there on his birthday every year. Betty asks Leslie if he will be staying at the Inn. Leslie asks Steven about a change of venue. Steven is called to the phone and Leslie excuses him. Leslie says that Betty is seeing Steven Cord. Betty says that they are friends. Betty asks if it was Rodney's idea to move the trial. Leslie allows that he is happy that she is making a new life for herself. Leslie says that she has had the good sense to put the past behind her. Betty says that nothing is over and done with. Leslie tells Betty that she hasn't changed as much as he had thought. She says, "Neither have you, Mr. Harrington." Theodore Dowell talks with Steven on the phone. He tells Steven that Peyton blames him for Leslie's return. Betty goes over to Leslie's table and asks permission to sit. She wants to continue their talk. They chat. Leslie says that he did the best thing for Rodney. Steven returns and joins them. Betty and Steven leave. Scene 4: Elliot and Constance show up at the Information Desk at Doctors Hospital and speak with miss Choate. Sgt. Goddard walks up and tells Elliot he is sorry about what happened to Allison. Constance sees Dr. Robert Morton and asks him how Allison is. Morton says that Rossi is with her. Elliot walks up. Dr. Morton says that Dr. Rossi is doing a spinal tap. Scene 5: Outside the Tavern, Rita stops and ponders. Inside the Tavern, Ada puts a hat on "Bill" and tells him "goodnight." Bill says he wants another drink. She tells him that she is closed. Ada and Rita chat. Ada asks what Norman said. Ada says that she knows what's best to do. Not Norman. Ada asks Rita if she thinks that Norman really cares. Rita says that she does. Ada warns her about testifying about Kitch, Joe, and the others. Ada says that she cares more about Rita than anyone else in town. Rita goes in the bedroom and shuts the door. The phone rings and John Fowler asks to talk with Rita. Rita agrees to talk with Fowler tomorrow, there at the Tavern. She tells Ada that Fowler is coming there tomorrow to ask her questions. Scene 7: Steven drives Betty home. They talk about Rodney. Betty tells Betty says, "Steven, you know I like you, but you won't settle for that." Steven says, "Why should I?" Betty kisses Steven. She goes in the house. Steven has a confused look on his face. Scene 8: In the lab, Dr. Rossi is looking at a test-tube. Dr. Morton arrives. Rossi allows, "There is a definite blood tinge." Morton says her youth may bring her through. Morton asks how bad it is. Rossi says, "It looks like 20,000 red cells minimum." Rossi puts an x-ray in the viewer and discusses it with Dr. Morton. Scene 9: Eli gets up from the bench where Elliot and Constance are sitting. Rossi and Morton walk up and talk to Elliot and Constance. Constance asks if Allison is alive. Rossi assures her that she is indeed alive. Elliot asks how she is. Constance asks to see Allison. Rossi tells Constance that Allison is in a coma. Preview: Rossi grabs and talks with Constance. Leslie talks to Theodore Dowell. John Fowler and Elliot Carson shout at each other. MR: Wait. Wait. Stop. CM: Oh, Mike. Betty. MR: You can't. CM: I just want to know she's there. LH: I'd like to know if I'm in the red or in the black. If there's going to be a trial, I want it held on neutral ground where there's absolutely no possibility of outside emotion exploding in the courtroom. JF: Just the other day you were screaming for my scalp for being a vengeance seeker and moving too fast on the Harrington case. EC: That's right. And I'm going to go right on shouting. Betty kisses Steven. Bill, a Tavern patron-uncredited. Police Sgt. Edward Goddard-Garry Walberg. PREV HOME NEXT