PEYTON PLACE Episode 364. 08-22-67 Martin Peyton gets engaged. Wilfred Hyde White substitutes for George Macready. WA: Tonight, a man named Eddie Jacks walks through the town, getting the feel of it, looking it over. Eddie lived here once. Worked here and conned his way through life, here. He had a wife, Ada, who worked in the tavern with him. He had a daughter, Rita. He had debts, and something to hide. And one day he left. Now, Eddie Jacks is back in Peyton Place. He wants most people to forget his past. He wants to take advantage of those few who will remember, who must remember. Intro: Eddie Jacks walks on the wharf, past the stairs to Mrs. Hewitt's boarding house. When he gets to the Tavern, he pounds on the door loudly. Scene 1: Ada says, "Who is it?" Eddie opens the tavern door. Ada comes in from the apartment area. There are three glass panels in the door to the apartment area. Eddie announces, "It's me, Ada. I got that pack of cigarettes. Don't you remember, Ada. I walked right through that door telling you I was going to get a pack of cigaretts. So it took me 18 or 19 years. I wouldn't have made such a racket, but I thought you must have changed the locks by now." Ada says, "I hope you get what you deserve." He starts to go in the living area and she tells him he is off limits. He asks about Rita. Ada says she got married and moved away. He knows that Rita married one of the Harrington boys. She tells him that Rita had rheumatic fever. She says it took ten years to pay off all the debts. Eddie says, "Baby, I'm back." He tells Ada about spending five years in prison. He got off for good behavior. He says that she never filed for divorce. He says, "Welcome me back to the living." Scene 2: In the mansion living room, Rossi is waiting with Steven and Rita for the arrival of Peyton and Adrienne. Rossi says it has been over an hour. Steven says that he has subpoenaed Peyton's will. As Rossi is approaching the door to leave, they finally arrive. Peyton (whw) greets everyone warmly. Adrienne mentions that the traffic was heavy. She excuses herself and goes upstairs to freshen up. Peyton says that Adrienne wants to set up a foundation in honor of her husband. Peyton says that he intends to underwrite the project and offers Dr. Rossi the position of running the foundation. He would be able to do important research as he did for Dr. Van Leyden. Rossi doesn't agree yet. They discuss the project. Scene 3: They go in the livingroom and Peyton announces that Mrs. Van Leyden has graciously agreed to become his wife. Rossi congratulates him. Betty hopes they will be happy. Steven asks if he should call Mrs. Van Leyden "grandmother." Peyton and Adrienne go upstairs. Betty glares at Steven. Betty and Steven talk privately. Betty says, "How could you?" Steven gets up. Betty tells Steven, "You can't go in there." Steven says, "I wouldn't miss it for anything." Scene 4: In the dining room, Steven and Betty talk. Mary comes in the room with some food. Steven asks if that can wait. Betty asks Steven why this means so much to him. Scene 5: Constance is in Rachel's [Allison's] room as Elliot comes up the stairs and joins her. Constance is standing on a four-foot step ladder putting up drapes. She says that she has to redecorate the room by the end of the month. It will be made into a guest room. Constance says that she can't be concerned about a man like Chandler. Elliot kisses Constance. Scene 6: Steven and Betty are eating in the restaurant at the Colonial Post Inn as Eddie Jacks comes in. Eddie talks to the bartender for a moment. He asks about Harrington. Norman asks the bartender to tell Leslie Harrington that he wants to see him right now. Eddie stops Norman and speaks to him about Harrington. Norman asks Eddie if he is looking for a job at the mill. Norman says that he is the kiss of death. Leslie leaves the restaurant without speaking to Eddie or Norman. Scene 7: Leslie goes outside, across the square, and up the stairs to the Harrington brothers' apartment. He goes in. Norman and Rodney are there. Leslie asks Norman what he wants. Norman says that it is Jack Chandler. Rodney says that Leslie was seen outside outside Chandler's cell window. Rodney asks Leslie why he gave Chandler the gun. Leslie tells Norman to tell him exactly what he saw. Norman relates the incident. Leslie berates Norman. Leslie mentions blackmail again. Rodney tells Leslie that he has a choice. Leslie says he has two intelligent sons. Rodney leaves. Leslie leaves. Scene 8: Outside, Rodney walks across the square. Leslie follows him. Rodney continues on and meets up with Elliot. Elliot tells Rodney that he has heard that the police killed Chandler. Elliot says that whoever gave him that gun can rest easy tonight. Leslie says that it is over now. Rodney tells Leslie that he hopes his luck holds out. Norman and Rodney head back to the apartment. Preview: Steven talks with Betty. Eddie comes up the stairs and talks with Leslie. Betty talks with Adrienne. SC: We moved into this house for a reason. Well stay here, Betty. We'll stay here and we'll fight for what's ours. EJ: A man wants to get to know his only child. LH: Come on Eddie, level with me. Why did you come back here now, at this particular time? BA: Does it do something for your ego to believe you're the heroine in Steven's fantasy? AVL: Does it do something for your ego to ignore the fact that it's true? PREV HOME NEXT