PEYTON PLACE Episode 418. 03-21-68 Norman and Joe leave the diner and have a car wreck. WA: Joe Rossi has been forced to make a decision. His older brother Dr. Michael Rossi demanded that he tell him the full story of his recent life. The days before he came to Peyton Place. The full story of whatever criminal involvements forced him to run. But Joe Rossi has no intention of talking. He hoped his brother would provide a sanctuary. A place to hide. A place to let things cool down. He was wrong. And so, once again, he finds himself on the run. Tonight, Norman Harrington completely unaware of the nature of the pressures on Joe, has agreed reluctantly, to drive him outside of town, to a major intersection, where Joe can thumb a ride. A ride somewhere, away from Dr. Michael Rossi and Peyton Place. Intro: Norman drives his car late at night. Norman is driving Joe toward the main highway intersection. They pull over and go in a roadside diner. Scene 1: In a roadside diner, Norman and Joe talk. A dark-haired waitress serves them coffee. Norman says he doesn't want to go to the junction. And he says that Joe doesn't either. Norman suggests that Joe call Dr. Rossi and tell him that you're sorry. They talk some more. Norman hands Joe a dime for the call. But Joe drops it. Joe picks it back up and goes to a pay phone. He dials, but no one answers. Scene 2: Dr. Rossi knocks on Jill's door at Mrs. Hewitt's apartment house, Jill removes the door chain and lets him in. Rossi asks if she knows where Joe is. He asks what kind of trouble Joe was in back in New York. Rossi tells her that Joe said he was the father and Jill is the mother of baby Kelly. Scene 3: At the Carson house, Constance goes to the window and sees Betty approaching. Constance opens the door and invites Betty in. Betty asks if she can talk with her. Betty says that she never really understood Allison. Constance says that Allison always liked Betty. Betty tells Constance that she could take care of Allison's baby but that she could never love her. Constance says she is grateful that Betty has been so honest. Constance says that she will not allow Betty and Rodney to adopt the baby. The chimes ring and Steven comes in to tell everyone that the custody hearing for Kelly is scheduled for the next day. He doesn't anticipate any problems unless something unforseen turns up. Scene 4: At the police station, Dr. Rossi asks police Sgt. Edward Goddard for help finding his brother, Joe. He doesn't receive help. Goddard says it is not a matter for the police. Scene 5: Eddie goes up to Norman's apartment. Eddie asks Rodney about Joe Chernak. He says that Joe Rossi reminded Rita of Joe Chernak. Eddie says Joe Chernak is alive in Rita's mind. She was really scared. Rita comes out of the bedroom. Rita tells her father all about Joe Chernak. She says that he deserved to die. Rodney says that no one deserves to die. Scene 6: Steven goes to see Dr. Rossi to talk about the scheduled custody hearing. Rossi says he will probably be there. Steven will be representing Jill Smith. He says that Jill is concerned for the baby. Rossi says he can't say anything that will help Steven's case. Scene 7: Meanwhile back at the roadside cafe, Norman and Joe get back in Norman's car and start driving toward the main intersection. Norman drives too fast through a tunnel, skids, and rolls the car. It lands upside down. Rev. Tom Winter shows up in his station wagon and stops. Preview: Rodney talks with Steven. Tom Winter pulls Joe out of the car. RH: Ok, Steven, you've hand delivered your poison pen letter for the evening. Now, would you mind taking off please? What's the matter? You want me to sign for it? SC: What's this, a rematch? Rev. Tom Winter pulls Joe Rossi out of the car. Mrs. Hewitt-Maxine Stuart. Joe Rossi-Michael Christian. Eddie Jacks-Dan Duryea. Rev. Tom Winter-Robert Hogan. PREV HOME NEXT