PEYTON PLACE
Episode 160.
12-27-65
Hannah Cord interviews Betty for a job with Peyton.
WA: To the casual observer, Martin Peyton has outlived everything
he stands for. A steadfast tyrant in a world that has outgrown
tyrants. But to the more practiced eye of Steven Cord, he is
still as effective and lethal as a well aimed dueling pistol.
[Peyton was born in 1890. At this point in time he would be
about 75. George Macready would be about 65 at this point in
time.]
Intro: The Peyton limousine drives up to the Peyton Place Bank
Building. Thomas, the chauffeur [possibly James Doohan], helps
Peyton out of the car, into the building, and up to the office
of Theodore Dowell.
Written by Carol Sobieski and Michael Gleason
Directed by Ted Post
Scene 1: Steven and lawyer Theodore Dowell come out of the Dowell inner
office and greet Martin Peyton. They go in Steven's office to
talk. Peyton says that he wants the Markham Enterprises' offer
for the mill to be checked for validity. Mr. Fletcher has made
the offer on behalf of Kenneth Markham. Markham wants to
automate. Martin says there will be no more talk of
automation. Automation will cause layoffs and that will cause
hostility toward management. The hearing for Rodney is
scheduled for 4:00 pm at the courthouse. Steven suggests that
Martin not go. Martin says he will consider it. Steven leaves.
Martin tells Dowell that he wants the headstone for his
daughter, Catherine changed. Dowell advises Peyton that Leslie
Harrington, as the husband, has first rights.
Scene 2: Betty has come to the mansion to interview for a job caring for
Mr. Peyton. Hannah lets her in and explains what her duties
would be. Betty asks Hannah to have Peyton call her. Betty is
just about to leave as Peyton comes home. Betty gives Peyton
some conditions. She insists on no uniforms. He agrees to no
uniforms. He then asks Betty if she can do card tricks, yodel,
or play chess. She says No, No, No. He asks, "You don't play
chess?" He tells Hannah to get the chess set.
Scene 3: At the mill, David Schuster is talking to Julie in his inner
office. He complains about Peyton. He says that Peyton
doesn't care about the mill, he cares only about the men. She
explains that she had more than just a business relationship
with Leslie Harrington. She offers to resign. Schuster says
that he doesn't want Julie to resign. He only wants her
honesty and loyalty. Shuster invites Julie to have dinner with
him at the Inn. At this time, Anna Chernak is working as a
maid for the Schusters.
Scene 4: Rossi is in his office at the hospital as there is a knock on
the door. He acknowledges it but no one comes in. There is
another knock. It is Allison. She has wheeled over in a
wheelchair. Rossi calls for the nurse, Miss Shaw. Allison is
introduced to Stella Chernak who is sharing his office.
Allison asks about Stella's mother and brother, Joe. Allison
is unaware that Joe is dead. Rossi asks Nurse Shaw to take
Allison to therapy. Rossi sits at his desk without
discussing this with Stella.
Scene 5: Eli talks with Elliot. They discuss the fact that the Clarion
is now making money. Eli says that people are interested in
gall stones and garbage collection. A Mrs. Maloney has given
Eli some stew because he gave her an extra month on her bill at
the Chandlery. They agree to eat Mrs. Maloney's stew.
Scene 6: At the Colonial Post Inn, lawyer Theodore Dowell comes in to
see Leslie Harrington. Rodney is also there visiting his
father. Dowell tells Leslie that Martin wants to remove the
present headstone on Catherine's grave and replace it with a
monument. Leslie says that would be too symbolic. Rodney and
Leslie go downstairs to the restaurant to eat.
Scene 7: Rodney and Leslie meet up with Julie Anderson and David
Schuster. Steven comes over and apologizes to Leslie for being
late. Steven talked with Wainwright and Kennerly to check out
Judge Irwin A. Jessup, who will be officiating at the trial.
Preview: A nurse is contending with a hysterical Allison. Martin talks
to Leslie Harrington.
AM: No.
N: Allison.
AM: Don't shut the door.
MP: Steven has convinced me not to appear at the
trial. It's just as obvious to me that you should
stay away, too.
LH: When that trial opens, I'm going to be there with my
son.
Judge Irwin A. Jessup-Curt Conway
Attorney Theodore Dowell-Patrick Whyte
Nurse Shaw-
Two actors played the role of Thomas, the chauffeur. One reportedly was
James Doohan.
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