PEYTON PLACE
Episode 355.
07-24-67
Adrienne Van Leyden arrives in Peyton Place.
WA: Last night, Dr. Michael Rossi took Rachel Welles to a state
mental hospital near Boston, where he committed her for
treatment. A painfully sad and drastic action, but the only
solution for Rachel Welles, whose emotional disturbance drove
her to kidnap the Elliot Carson baby. The baby was returned
unharmed. But the frightening irrationally of Rachel's
behavior has left Dr. Rossi deeply depressed. As he returns to
his duties as Chief-of-Staff at Doctors Hospital, Dr. Rossi is
determined to work himself out of his mood.
Intro: A police car returning from the state mental hospital near
Boston, pulls up in front of Doctors Hospital and lets Dr.
Rossi out.
Scene 1: Dr. Rossi comes into the reception area and is greeted by miss
Choate as he passes by the Information Desk. Rossi goes in his
office and shaves while he speaks with Steven Cord. Rossi
calls miss Choate to reschedule an afternoon meeting. Steven
tells the doctor that he is making work for himself because of
his depression about Rachel. Rossi is summoned downstairs.
Scene 2: In the Peyton County Courthouse, Leslie Harrington visits Jack
Chandler in his cell. Chandler tells Leslie that he wants out.
He wants to go to Mexico. Chandler threatens Leslie with
exposure. Chandler wants Leslie to bail him out.
Scene 3: Norman Harrington goes to visit Constance at her house. He
asks Constance if she would consider letting Rita help care for
the baby. Constance declines.
Scene 4: A blue florist panel truck has drives up to the Peyton house to
deliver flowers. Steven Cord drives up and parks directly
behind it. Inside, Peyton directs the deliverymen to take the
flowers upstairs. Steven asks Betty what is going on. She
explains that Peyton is expecting a house guest. Steven is
annoyed. He says that he doesn't like surprises. Martin says
that he is having company at 7:00. He invites Steven to dinner
at 8:00.
Scene 5: Leslie is in his inner office at the mill. He starts to take a
revolver out of the top drawer of a file cabinet. As Rodney
bursts in he quickly replaces it. Rodney asks his father why
he has a guilty look on his face. He then asks his father to
give Norman a job. Leslie tells Rodney to have Norman call
him. Rodney sarcastically asks Leslie if he wants Norman to
fill out an application. Rodney mentions that Chandler is in
jail and that Chandler's job on the wharf is open. Leslie acts
surprised and asks Rodney to leave. Leslie again takes the gun
out of the file cabinet and puts it in his inside coat pocket.
Scene 6: Lee Webber comes into the Peyton house and sniffs at the
flowers in the foyer. Upstairs, Peyton is dressing, in honor
of his house guest. Lee comes in and assists Peyton by
buttoning his jacket. Lee asks if Peyton's house guest has
ever been there before. Peyton says no. Lee offers to show
the guest around. Peyton tells Lee to show the guest around.
Peyton tells Lee not to engage in any conversation with
Adrienne while driving her in from the airport. He thanks Lee
for his assistance. Peyton sends Lee to the airport to pick up
Adrienne Van Leyden.
Scene 7: Elliot comes in his house and calls for Constance. He climbs
the stairs to find her packing up the contents from Allison and
Rachel's room. She tells Elliot to get rid of the things. To
give them away or throw them away or burn them. She just wants
them out of the house. Elliot tries to calm her, with little
success. Elliot takes a framed page from "Teen Topics" from
the wall. He pulls down the drapes.
Scene 8: Martin Peyton is downstairs tending the flowers, readying them
for the arrival of his guest, as Betty comes over and offers to
get a drink for him. He asks for sherry. Betty fixes the
drink for the old man. A little later Peyton announces, "Here
she is." He and Betty look out the window and see Lee opening
the limousine door for Adrienne. She walks up the steps and
goes in.
Scene 9: As Adrienne comes inside the foyer, Peyton warmly greets her
and introduces her to his granddaughter-in-law, Betty. He
introduces her to Betty's husband, Steven Cord.
Preview: In his cell, Chandler talks to Lee. Rossi talks with Norman.
Norman wants to see his wife.
JC: I'll get you a complete run down on the prominent Mr.
Harrington. Now you play your cards right. You can name
your own price. You won't have to worry about a thing for
the rest of your life.
MR: She could have had her baby safely. As it is now, I can't
guarantee a thing.
NH: I'd like to see Rita.
MR: Not at this time.
NH: But Dr. Rossi.
MR: I can't allow it.
NH: (Shouting) I'd like to see my wife.
Adrienne Van Leyden-Gena Rowlands.
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