PEYTON PLACE
Episode 143.
11-16-65
Peyton gives Leslie an ultimatum.
WA: In Peyton Place, Saturday is a day for relaxing, taking stock,
for knocking about in old clothes. This particular Saturday,
Steven Cord wears a business suit.
Intro: Theodore Dowell's garden.
Written by John Wilder & Jerry Ziegman and Carol Sobieski
Directed by Ted Post
Scene 1: Steven says, "Well done, Mr. Dowell." Stamp collecting,
Astronomy. Steven says that he is just back from Boston.
Steven says they need to investigate Stella Chernak.
Scene 2: Elliot Carson comes in the waiting room of Doctors Hospital.
He goes past the information Desk and knocks on Dr. Rossi's
door. He goes in and asks Stella when Dr. Rossi will be back.
Stella talks about the Clarion obituary for Joe Chernak. Dr.
Rossi comes in and Elliot tells him that he has decided to read
to Allison. Rossi comments to Elliot that miracles sometimes
do happen.
Scene 3: Elliot goes in to see Allison. He is carrying a book. He sits
down and begins to read. Great expectations. Gehring comes in
and tells Elliot that he read his open letter.
Scene 4: Norman is in the Book Gallery with Constance as John Fowler
comes in. Constance has found the book for which she was
looking. Rita comes in and leaves with Norman. Fowler speaks
to Rita.
Scene 5: At the Inn, Leslie accepts a phone call to Boston. Peyton
tells him that he wants Dowell taken off the case. Peyton says
that contrary to popular opinion, a good man is not hard
to find. Leslie tells Peyton that he will let him know what he
decides.
Scene 6: Rodney comes in the apartment to find Dowell there. Dowell
says that they have to reach a decision. He asks Rodney to
accept his resignation. Dowell says that he is not equipped to
handle a trial like this. He says Rodney needs a tough lawyer.
Norman arrives and Dowell leaves.
Scene 7: Steven comes in the Tavern and talks with Ada. A couple is
talking. Business looks good. She fixes him a bourbon. He
asks Ada about Stella. Steven reminds her that Joe died right
outside her door. Stella mentions that Stella worked in White
River at Jackson Packing. She tells a customer that Charlie's
Lobster Pot is next door. [It is actually two doors west, the
other side of Ham's Arcade.] Steven asks Ada if Stella
mentioned Rodney the night Joe died. Steven tells Ada that he
needs to talk with Rita.
Scene 8: Outside on the wharf, John Fowler is carrying a styrofoam
cooler. He loads the cooler into a sloop. John tells Steven
that he is about to go sailing. Steven notes that John won the
Walton Cup boat race last year. Steven allows that Marian must
be a good mate, if he will pardon the pun. John tells
Steven to have a nice day. In the background is seen Ham's
Shorline Arcade is seen. Steven puts a piece of adhesive tape
around the perimeter of the block and tackle. Steven is on the
wharf swinging the block and tackle as the scene and episode end.
Preview: Leslie talks to Theodore Dowell. Rodney talks with Choate.
Steven talks with Michael Rossi.
LH: If you mean Steven Cord, well, I'll still have to give
that some thought. I don't want Peyton to get the idea
he can push me around.
RH: Is Stella Chernak in her office?
MC: Yes, she is. Would you like for me to tell her that
you're here?
RH: No. That won't be necessary.
SC: Law of the jungle.
MR: I thought you were looking for justice.
SC: I'm trying to save a man's life.
Charlie's Lobster Pot is two doors west of Ada Jack's Tavern partially
under the stairs to the boarding house. [Ada Jacks comments to a
patron that it is next door.] Ham's Shoreline Arcade is next door to
Ada Jack tavern.
Tommy Magnuson, lobsterologist seems to be the manager.
Jackson Packing in White River.
Sloop.
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