PEYTON PLACE Episode 203. 04-07-66 A dream comes true for Steven Cord. WA: For Peyton Place, the long winter is over, the trial of Rodney Harrington, the hit-run accident that felled Allison Mackenzie, over and done with. For Steven Cord, the promise began a year ago when he returned to Peyton Place. Today is a time for love. For today he marries Betty Anderson. Intro: Flower bed in the square. Steven, in a tux, walks from the Inn over to his new rag-top convertible. Scene 1: Norman hops up to Steven on the square and asks if it is his. Steven says yes. Norman compliments him on his new car. Steven folds the rag top down and says it is the first new car he has ever owned. He tells Steven he has it made. [Now that Steven has all of Leslie's savings, he can provide himself with a few luxuries.] Norman says that he will see Steven at the wedding. Scene 2: Julie helps her daughter, Betty, get dressed for the wedding. Betty has chosen a white gown. Julie shows her disapproval. She thinks it is in bad taste. Betty says that this is her first wedding because her marriage to Rodney was annulled. Betty mentions Owen's Ridge. Betty says that she misses her father, George, who should be there to give her away. Betty says that when Peyton suggested using the mansion that she and Steven decided it should be forman. She allows that she and Steven are well matched. Steven will be a perfect husband and she will be a perfect wife. She bolsters herself and her mother for the wedding, after all she says, "It's not a funeral." The chimes ring. It is Dr. Rossi, who will be giving her away. Scene 3: Rita is ironing as Norman comes in the apartment bringing her a corsage. They cuddle and lament on their pitiful beginnings in marriage. They talk about Steven, how he steps on people, and Rita says that she hopes Steven doesn't trod on Betty. Rita recalls her difficult time on the witness stand, for Rodney's trial, when Steven cross-examined her. Norman counters that Steven saved Rodney's life. Scene 4: Hannah is filling the livingroom of mansion with flowers for the wedding of her son to Betty. Thomas [not James Doohan] is helping. Mary is there also helping. Hannah is pleased that Steven is getting married, though she did have to resign herself to the idea of his marrying Betty. Martin says he bought Steven a toaster as a wedding gift. [If you've ever wondered how the rich stay rich, you might consider this event.] Hannah comments that Steven deserves something more than a toaster. Hannah tells Martin that he is using Betty as a replacement for Catherine. Scene 5: Elliot is getting dressed for the wedding and complains about how much weight he is gaining from Constance and Allison's culinary endeavors. Elliot notes that it fit fine at their wedding. Elliot compains about the starch. Elliot ties his tie. Elliot asks for more salads. Scene 6: Allison tells Rodney that she doesn't enjoy weddings. They seem to make her feel that she is standing still. Rodney tells Allison about the way Martin Peyton tries to control him. Allison talks about the freedom of birds until a blue jay comes and scolds them. She says she calls the blue jay "Rodney." She also said Rodney, the blue jay, was the most confident bird and she was afraid of him until he made her feel special. Scene 7: At the mansion, Steven shows Hannah his new car. Hannah tells Steven she is very happy for him. Steven says he hopes she is happy for Betty, also. Hannah shows Steven her gift to the couple. It is the deed to a new house, because they never had a home of their own. Martin summons Steven to the living room and offers his gift to him. Peyton says that Steven will be in charge of all of Martin's business and legal dealings concerning the Peyton Mill. The man who's currently holding the position, Theodore Dowell, is being retired. This is another control tactic of Martin's, of course. Martin toasts the bride and groom. Steven toasts the father he does not know, wherever he is. Hannah and Peyton exchange knowing glances. Preview: Steven talks to Betty. Theodore Dowell talks to Leslie. Martin talks with Hannah. SC: One woman to love. To be loved by for a lifetime. Isn't that what you want. TD: Mr. Peyton has given Steven all his legal business in Peyton Place. Including the mill. You will be dealing with Steven now, Leslie. MP: Don't let Betty's past blind you to her virtues. She has drive and ambition. HC: What Rodney will never find in Allison. Martin, the puppet master. Steven Cord has been in Peyton Place for one year. From the narration. PREV HOME NEXT