PEYTON PLACE
Episode 181.
02-14-66
Rodney celebrates his 21st birthday with friends and family.
Steven flies to California.
MEL: Ryan O'Neal was born 4-20-41 in Los Angeles. He was
24 when this episode aired. Barbara Parkins was born
05-22-42 in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was 23
when this episode aired.
WA: During the many weeks of preparation for Rodney Harrington's
trial, Steven Cord has worked diligently and earnestly in
Rodnay's behalf. Now, midway into the trial, Steven has flown
to California in pursuit of further information. Information
that will help him defend Rodney. Information that will break
down Stella Chernak's testimony. Facts about Stella only a
private detective could find out.
Intro: Plane landing in California, probably the Los Angeles area.
Cab pulls up in front of a tall office building and Steven gets
out of the back right hand door. He walks up to the building,
carrying his briefcase and overcoat.
Scene 1: In detective Lawrence's office, Steven learns that Richard
Jensen was a shipping clerk. Stella was a bio-chemist. Jensen
was released from Chino [SHEE-NO], a minimum security prison.
He was arrested just one month before Stella quit at the
Westover Research Institute. He was arrested as a result of a
phone tip from an unidentified woman. Lawrence tells Steven
about the luggage that Stella had ordered as a gift for Richard
Jensen.
Scene 2: Back in Peyton Place on the wharf, Stella calls to Leslie and
is sarcastic about Leslie and Rodney giving their condolences.
Leslie tells her that she should quit feeling sorry for
herself. She says that Rodney will get what's coming to him.
Scene 3: Leslie goes into the Cider Barrel diner and is greeted by
Charlie. He gets a cup of cider and a cinnamon stick from
Charlie. He sits at a table to wait for Julie. Julie comes in
and sits with him. She mentioned that Leslie remembered about
the cinnamon stick. He asks if Betty has said anything lately
about Rodney. Leslie said he visited Rodney who said Betty had
dropped by this morning. He thinks that Rodney and Betty have
gotten back together. Julie says that she can not control
Betty. Julie reminds Leslie that he left the country without
saying goodbye to her. Julie says goodbye, gets up, and
leaves.
Scene 4: At the hospital in civies, Betty is talking to Allison in her
room. Betty is real nice and shows concern for Allison.
Allison tells Betty that she had forgotten that Elliot was her
father. Betty reminds Allison that she was told a year ago
that Elliot was her father. Allison tells Betty that she
wishes that Elliot had died.
Scene 5: Elliot drives up, takes a look around, and pensively goes in
the Mackenzie-Carson house. He finds Constance in a
darkened livingroom sleeping. They talk about going back to
the hospital. Constance wants to go and Elliot doesn't think
that there is any point in it.
Scene 6: Steven goes into a classy department store and asks Mr. Scott.
about Stella Chernak's gift purchases. Stella bought and
then cancelled the order for three pieces of top-of-the-line
men's luggage monogrammed R. J., for Richard Jensen. The
luggage was eventually sold to the mother of Robert Jordan who
was graduating from USC. Steven thanks him and tells him that
he was very helpful to a young man, 3000 miles away, who is
standing trial for murder.
Scene 7: Rodney comes to the apartment to a surprise birthday party.
The guests include Eli, Leslie, Ada, Norman, and Rita. Betty
isn't there. Ada hugs Rodney. Rodney sits down at his cake.
Eli's pants split. Rita allows that they should have
borrowed some chairs instead of using orange crates. Rodney
opens his presents and everyone was a sweater. They open the
champagne. Leslie tells Rodney that Steven is pursuing
something in California. Norman starts to make a toast. Eli
makes a speech and a toast:
Rodney, at my age, I speak from the other end
of the telescope. But from that end I get a
very clear perspective. You're going through
a rough time. I'm not that much for speechifying,
I'd like to quote a few favorite lines.
Since life is short, we need to make it broad.
Since life is brief, we need to make it bright.
Then keep the old kings' motto well in sight
And let its meaning, permeate each day.
Whatever comes, this too, shall pass away.
Rodney, Happy Birthday.
They clink glasses with each other and drink the toast.
Preview: In court, Stella talks to Steven about her brother Joe Chernak.
Allison argues with Russ Gehring.
SC: You can ask me anything you like about my brother. He was
nobody's candidate for leading citizen. But it's also true
that on the day that Joey died, Rodney Harrington came to my
house and told me that he was going to kill him. [A lie].
AM: You think I'm ready to go home. You see I'm not.
RG: Yes you are. Now walk. Walk.
AM: I'm not ready.
Detective Lawrence-Bert Remsen.
Mr. Scott, department store clerk salesman-Bill Douglas.
Robert Jordan-mentioned, same initials as Richard Jensen.
Westover Research Institute.
Orange crate.
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