PEYTON PLACE
Episode 324.
04-03-67
Peyton meets with attorney William Robert Kennerly at the
airport.
WA: Tonight, in the bitter cold of a New England winter, Martin
Peyton has come to a nearby airport to meet one of his Boston
attorneys, William Kennerly. A gentleman who has spent more
than 40 years in the fine print of the Peyton empire. Kennerly
has been summoned to Peyton's side on an urgent matter. A
legal means of manipulating the surviving members of the Peyton
family. Peyton's purpose, to achieve exactly that arrangement
of human life and human chemistry that suits him. His means, a
driving intelligence, and a huge fortune.
Intro: Lee Webber is driving Martin Peyton in the limousine toward the
White River Airport. The limousine stops and Webber gets out
and walks toward the unloading ramp to the airplane. Old
William Kennerly and his secretary miss Wilson walk down the
stairs from the plane.
Written by Jerry Ziegman and Carol Sobieski
Directed by Ted Post
Scene 1: Lee escorts old William Robert Kennerly and his secretary,
miss Wilson, to the limousine. Peyton asks miss Wilson to give
them a moment alone. Kennerly gets in the limousine and tells
Martin that this is the very last time he will fly down for Peyton.
Kennerly says he can't abide planes. They discuss the new will.
Miss Wilson and Webber witness the new will. Peyton tells Webber
that he doesn't have to read it. Miss Wilson shows Lee Webber
where to sign. They sign. Peyton tells Webber to close the
privacy window. Peyton tells Kennerly to have a good trip back.
Kennerly and miss Wilson get out of the limousine. Webber closes
the door and gets back in the driver's seat. Peyton tells Webber
to drive home.
Scene 2: Betty is manipulating a yo-yo in Steven's law office. Steven's
secretary [not seen, probably miss Nolan] buzzes to announce
that Peyton's chauffeur is there to see him. Steven tells
Betty to look out the window. This is Lee Webber's first visit
to Steven's new office. Lee Webber tells him that Mr. Peyton
invites Steven and Betty to dinner. Lee says that Kennerly
hates to fly. Webber says that he made it back from the
airport in 19 minutes. Steven is wearing a class ring on his
right hand. Betty accepts the dinner invitation for herself
and Steven. Webber leaves. Steven and Betty continue to talk.
Steven tells Betty that they will pretend that they are not the
least bit interested in his new will.
Scene 3: Sandy, coming out of her house, encounters Rodney on the wharf.
Rodney invites her to dinner, her choice. He mentions the
Shoreline Cafe, Mamasitos, the Shan-gri-La, and fo course, the
fabulous Colonial Inn. They go to his hard top convertible and
head to the Colonial Inn for dinner. She wants to change
clothes, but he insists that it wasn't necessary because it is
so dark in there you can't even read the menu.
Scene 4: The Carson house chimes have evidently rung and Constance comes
down the stairs to admit Dr. Rossi. He says that he is there
to see how Rachel is doing. Constance says that Rachel is
upstairs tending to Matthew. Rossi has brought a college
catalog. Rossi goes upstairs to see Rachel. She is changing
Matthew as Rossi knocks.
Scene 5: Rossi begins talking to her about her education. Rachel is
wearing an apron. Rachel says that she is busy with Matthew.
Rossi says she can spare one or two nights a week. He leaves a
school catalog with her and leaves.
Scene 6: Lee Webber drives up to the Colonial Post Inn and goes in.
Rodney and Sandy drive up and Rodney gets out. He walks around
the car and opens the door for Sandy. Lee comes out, sees them
and is agitated.
Scene 7: Norman is stirring a pot as Ada rings the bell. She has come
to have dinner with Norman and Rita. He is preparing supper
for the three of them. Ada has brought left-overs. Norman
says that Rita won't have to cook for a month. She would like
to do more for them. She tries to hand him a check from
Leslie. Rita comes to the door. Norman goes to the door and
carries Rita into the apartment. This is their 424th day
anniversary. It has been one year and two months. They were
married 01-24-66. This day is 04-03-67.
Scene 8: Chandler goes up the stairs at the boarding house. He goes in
room 5. There he finds Elliot waiting for him. Chandler asks
how he got in. He offers Elliot a drink. Chandler says it is
cold on the loading dock. Elliot insists on Chandler answering
a few questions. Elliot wants to know what happened at the
farm house. Chandler went to the farm to get it ready to sell.
Elliot leaves.
Preview: Leslie gives Elliot a document. Lee admonishes Sandy. Rodney
hits Lee.
LH: Here, I know I don't have to ask you to treat this as
highly confidential. If he is hiding something shady,
I promise you, I'll be the first to get rid of him.
SW: What I do and who I do it with is none of your
business.
LW: Well, I'm making it my business. That guy doesn't
care anything about you. All he's interested in is
kicks.
SW: Leave me alone.
William Robert Kennerly-Russell Thorson. 70-ish.
Miss Wilson, William Robert Kennerly's secretary.
Baby Matthew Carson-Derek Camp [Later his name was legally changed to
Derek Schultz]. He did not stay in show business but became a
computer programmer.
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