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.
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