PEYTON PLACE Episode 279. 10-19-66 WA: Since the death of his fiancée, Ann Howard, Dr. Michael Rossi has been tortured by the recurring nightmare that Ann, despite their love, may have taken her own life. But now in the preliminary hearing for Lee Webber, testimony has been given which states flatly, that Ann Howard was murdered. Intro: Seen from the courthouse, Dr. Rossi drives up in a gold colored car and enters the courthouse carrying a newspaper. Scene 1: In the corridor of the courthouse, Fowler starts a conversation with Dr. Rossi about Chris' testimony. Fowler asks Dr. Rossi if he is now of the opinion that Lee Webber killed Ann Howard. Scene 2: Inside the courtroom, Lee mentions to Steven that there are not many observers in the courtroom. He gives Steven advice about the hearing. Elliot Carson comes in and sits by Dr. Rossi. The court is called to order by the court clerk. Judge Irwin A. Chester bangs the gavel. The judge asks Steven if he wants to cross-examine Chris Webber. Chris is called to the stand. Chris testifies that he met Ann when he was seven, 17 years ago. Steven cross-examines Chris about what he heard at the bluff. Chris ends by saying, "I was there and I heard." Scene 3: At the Carson house, Constance uses what looks like a double boiler to sterilize the baby bottles while Betty sits at the breakfast table holding Matthew. Betty allows that the new owner of the drug store, Mr. Stacy, told her that he has a whole line of ready made baby formula. The phone rings and Betty answers. Betty hands the phone to Constance. It is a crank call from an anonymous man concerning Allison. He insinuates that Allison is pregnant. Scene 4: Miss Choate comes in to attend Rachel. Rachel is awake. Dr. Rossi comes in. Rachel tells Rossi goodnight and he watches as Rachel falls asleep. Miss Choate told Rossi that she didn't have to give Rachel a pill to help her fall asleep. Choate says that she thinks Rachel is beginning to feel secure at the hospital. Scene 5: In the doctor's office, Elliot pressures Rossi concerning Rachel and information on Allison she could give them. Scene 6: At the Carson house, the chimes ring and Constance asks Eli to answer the door. It is Elliot. Eli asks why he didn't use his key instead of bothering the guests. Elliot has brought flowers and champagne. Constance puts the flowers in water. Eli leaves to go to work. Elliot and Constance have a glass of champagne. Elliot talks about Rossi and Rachel. They go up to Allison's room and continue to talk about Rachel and their missing daughter. Preview: Rodney comes in to visit Rachel in her hospital room. She throws a mirror and a brush at him, supposedly hitting him on the forehead. Constance talks to Elliot. Hannah talks to Betty. RH: Hey, wait a minute, I just want to talk to you. CM: I want to see the girl. EC: Maybe a little bit later on when she's better, I can bring her her. CM: I want to go to the hospital, now, today. Do you expect me to go to Steven and tell him not to put you on the stand? HC: If I have to go on the witness stand, Betty, it could be the end. Judge Irwin A. Chester-Jon Lormer. PREV HOME NEXT