PEYTON PLACE
Episode 313.
02-14-67
Dr. Rossi returns from vacation in New York City.
WA: A fresh snowfall hit Peyton Place last night. A clean and
fresh fall that seemed to cover up the tragedy of blind
Chris Webber, who Steven Cord put on a transcontinental
bus. A bus headed for a new life. Today, as the sun
breaks on the square, Eli Carson begins to sweep away the
new snow. A simple act of great meaning to one who has
left a small town and one who has made the decision to
return to it.
Intro: Returning from New York, Dr. Rossi drives by the Colonial
Post Inn, and Town Hall and drives half-way around the
square and parks in front of the Clarion and General Store.
[In episode 301, Rossi told Elliot and Constance that he
would be gone a couple of days.]
Written by John Wilder and Carol Sobieski
Directed by William J. Hole, Jr.
Scene 1: Dr. Rossi gets out of his new red sports car. Delighted to
see the doctor, Eli invites him into the Clarion for
coffee. A pot of coffee is on the wood stove, along with
some roasted chestnuts. Rossi asks Eli to give him the
latest gossip. Rodney, Norman, Rita, Steven, Betty,
Peyton, Matthew, Constance, Elliot, Matthew, Lee, and
finally Rachel. Eli talks about the fire at the Peyton
mansion and that Steven is moving in. Rossi says "musical
grandsons." Dr. Rossi gives a lame response and leaves.
Rossi says, "What about Rachel? How's she working out."
Eli says that she misses him. Eli tells him that he is
glad he's back. Rossi responds that he is glad to be back.
Eli asks why he left so suddenly. Rossi leaves.
MEL: Your reviewer infers that Rossi bought his new red sports
car in New York and drove it back to Peyton Place
with the puppy and other gifts and purchases. If he did
so, he would have been required to "naturalize" the car in
Massachusetts. He would have also had to pay New York
sales tax on the car. It would have been more logical to
have bought the car in Boston or White River or even Peyton
Place. But then, transporting the puppy might have been a
problem.
Scene 2: In his office, Steven Cord looks out his window and talks
with Sandy Webber about her divorce. Steven tells Sandy
that he is too busy to take her divorce case. She says
that everyone tells her she is a big girl. She can take
care of herself.
SC: Well, if you've made up your mind, I'll give you the
names of a couple of attorneys who can help you.
SW: Then you won't do it? SC: No.
His secretary, miss Nolan, buzzes him and says, "Your wife
is here, Mr. Cord." Sandy goes out to the reception room.
Sandy says that she understands that Betty is moving into
the Peyton house today. Sandy says she also is making a
move. Sandy says goodbye and leaves.
Betty goes into Steven's office. She says that somehow she
just can't see Sandy with Rodney. Betty says, "Is Sandy
like me?" Steven tells Betty that he loves her. Betty
tells him that she will always love him. He holds her face
in his hands. They kiss.
Scene 3: Mary opens the door and welcomes Mr. Peyton home. Peyton
tells Thomas to put the car away. Mary asks if she can get
anything for him. Steven comes down the stairs and
welcomes his grandfather home. Peyton asks Steven if he
has moved in already. Steven says that he has. Peyton
sits and rides around in his motorized wheel-chair. Peyton
says that he is amazed at how the work is progressing.
Betty comes in and says "Welcome home, Mr. Peyton." Peyton
says, "Well, Betty. What a surprise." Peyton mentions the
chess set. Betty asks Peyton to teach her chess. The door
chime rings. Betty says she will get it. Peyton says,
"Betty, the queen never makes the first move. The pawns
move first." Mary admits Leslie. Leslie comes in to speak
to Peyton. Peyton says, "I am in no mood to talk to an
uninvited visitor." Leslie is hostile. He wants something
for his sons. Leslie says, "I don't intend to let my sons
be pushed around by this spurious accident of nature."
Steven says, "I'll remember those words, Mr. Harrington."
Leslie says, "How could you forget them?"
MP: You got your position in the mill, Leslie. You're a
big man in town. These are the things you wanted when
you married Catherine. Don't expect anything more
from me.
LH: You understand what I'm saying to you, Martin. And
you know I mean it.
Leslie flatly refuses to make the fabric for the drapes that
Peyton demanded.
LH: I don't intend to change over a whole assembly like to
accommodate your whim.
Leslie leaves. Steven tells Betty to find another mill to make
the material.
Scene 4: The door chimes ring at the Mackenzie-Carson house. It is the
returning Dr. Rossi. Rossi sets down a cardboard box with the
puppy for Rachel. He informs them that he has been made chief
of staff at Doctors Hospital. Elliot goes to the other room
for the champagne. Rossi talks privately to Constance. The
exudes about the hospital in New York.
CM: Have you really been that unhappy practicing here?
MR: It's just that in New York they have so much money
available for research.
CM: And in New York, there are more places to hide.
Scene 5: At the Italian Village Restaurante, a young kid is eating
spaghetti. Rodney has brought Rachel for a dinner date.
Rodney says that they are eating melanzana. He helps her
to pronounce it. She says that spaghetti reminds her of the
farm. He corrects her grammar. She asks if he ever brought
Allison there. He says no. He doesn't want to talk about
Allison. He corrects her grammar. Rodney does tell Rachel
about Allison and that Elliot and Constance have been married
only two years. He tells her that Allison was illegitimate.
She mentions how nice the Carsons are to her. He talks about
the picture of Mr. Mackenzie.
Scene 6: Back at the Carsons, Rossi is eating dinner with Constance
and Elliot. Dr. Rossi's sister has a dog that had just had
a litter of puppies. He is bringing one of the pups to
Rachel. He takes the puppy out of the box. Dr. Rossi
apologizes for causing them trouble. Elliot asks if the
puppy is house broken. Rossi says that it won't take long.
Elliot says, "Now we have two infants." Rossi opens the
door to leave.
Elliot tells Rossi to drive carefully. Rodney pulls up
just as Rossi is leaving. He has brought Rachel home.
Rachel runs up and greets Dr. Rossi with a big hug. Rossi
says to take it easy with the fragile old men. Rodney asks
when the fragile old man got back. Rachel says, "Can I see
you tomorrow?" Rossi corrects her grammar. Rachel goes in
the house.
Rodney welcomes Rossi back and asks if his car is new.
Rossi says that it is. Rossi observes that it is good for
Rachel to go out with young people. Rossi asks Rodney if
he has been careful with her. Rodney tells Rossi that he
thinks Rossi is jealous. Rossi gets in his snazzy red
sports car and drives off. Rodney goes into the house.
Preview: Sandy talks with Lee. Rachel talks with Dr. Rossi. Leslie
talks with Jack Chandler.
SW: I'm not your wife anymore.
LW: Since when?
SW: I filed for divorce this morning.
RW: Are they going to examine everybody's feelings?
MR: No, I'm not. Just yours. And Mine.
LH: Elizabeth Carson was killed by my wife. My wife is dead.
So is Elizabeth Carson.
JC: I get your message, Mr. Harrington.
LH: Make sure that you do.
Miss Nolan-Penelope Gillette. [Two jobs]
Mary-Rose Hobart.
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