PEYTON PLACE Episode 129. 10-14-65 Leslie is angry. WA: In the matter of criminal case number 48255, the people vs Rodney Harrington, another element has been added, unofficially. Allison Mackenzie has been struck down by a hit-and-run car. She lies in critical condition in Doctors Hospital. As a result Leslie Harrington and the Harrington family attorney, Theodore Dowell, have been forced to reappraise their planned defense. Intro: Scenes around Peyton Place. Rodney lying on the fold down cot in his jail cell. Written by Peggy Shaw and Carol Sobieski Directed by Walter Doniger Scene 1: Elliot, Leslie, Norman, and Dowell meet up on the square and talk about Allison. Leslie tells Elliot that he was shocked when he heard about Allison. Elliot and Norman go to the Clarion. Leslie tells Dowell they must be careful not to mention Allison. Leslie and Dowell go in the police station and are ushered in to see Rodney in his cell. Rodney greets Leslie and Mr. Dowell. Leslie tells Rodney that he wants the trial moved from Peyton Place. Rodney doesn't want the trial moved. Rodney asks about bail. It was turned down. Rodney says that he wants the trial held in Peyton Place, that he doesn't want any special privileges. Leslie tells Rodney that he doesn't have to make up his mind right now. Leslie says that Rodney will come around. Scene 2: A car pulls up in front of the courthouse and David and Doris Schuster get out. David says that they are right on time. Doris tries to prepare Kim to talk with John Fowler. They are concerned that Rossi is not there. Rossi shows up. He asks if he has kept them waiting. Doris inquires about Allison. They go in to see John Fowler. Schuster shakes hands with John. John greets Kim. Schuster explains that Rossi is here because Kim is a special child. Fowler has a long interview with Kim. This would be called a deposition. A long deposition. Scene 3: In the Pharmacy, a lady with a very wide-brimmed hat complains to Rita that they don't have any newspapers, not even a Clarion. She says that the Book Gallery is closed. Rita suggests that she try the newstand at the supermarket. Norman tells her that there has been a tragedy in the family, and that is why the Book Gallery is closed. Steven and Norman come in and talk with Rita. Norman kisses Rita on the cheek. He kisses her again. Scene 4: The guard admits Betty, in her hospital garb, to Rodney's jail cell and relocks the door. Rodney asks Betty if she is coming from the hospital. Rodney tells Betty that she can sit on the fold down cot. Rodney thanks her for coming to the apartment the night he was attested. He asks Betty if she talked to Allison about his arrest. Betty tells Rodney that Allison is in the hospital. He asked what happened. Betty tells him that Allison was hit by a car last night. She says it is serious, it was a hit-and-run. He asked what time it was. He tells Betty that Allison saw him shortly before the accident. Rodney asked why his father didn't tell him this morning. Rodney says that he has to get out of here. He must go see Allison. Rodney calls the guard. Rodney says, "Dan, Dan." The jailer opens the door and Betty leaves. The door is closed and locked. Preview: Rossi talks with Stella. Rodney talks to Leslie. David Schuster shouts at Norman. MR: Why did you accept this job? SC: It's going to be a long cold winter. I wanted to get in out of the weather, but your roof's got a leak. RH: For the last time, I don't want the trial moved. No deals. Understand? DS: Norman, be quiet. NH: This is important. Now when he picked it up, he didn't throw it at Joe, he threw it away. DS: Shut up, Norman. NH: Oh, cool it. Supermarket mentioned by Rita. Officer Dan, guard, jailer-uncredited. In the narration, Warner Anderson uses the phrase hit-run instead of hit-and-run as would we. PREV HOME NEXT