PEYTON PLACE Episode 421. 04-11-68 Susan Winter poses for pictures in the Pillory. WA: Dr. Michael Rossi has demanded to know the real reasons that suddenly brought his younger brother, Joe, to Peyton Place. Rather than confide in him, Joe left town, only to be hurt in an automobile accident inadvertently caused by Norman Harrington. Although no serious complications developed, Joe has managed to exploit his brother's feelings of responsibility. But Joe may prove to be a dangerous guest. Not only for Michael Rossi, but for all those who come in contact with him. Intro: Dr. Rossi, Joe, and Norman enter the beach house. Joe has a bandage on the right side of his forehead. Dr. Rossi helps Joe off with his coat. Scene 1: Joe assumes he is all right, but Dr. Rossi says that he only released him from the hospital. Joe says he wants someone soft and warm. Rossi offers to drop Norman at the Mill. Rossi tells Joe not to jump up and down after he leaves. Norman says that Rita had a rough time at the hospital. Dr. Rossi and Norman leave. Scene 2: In the tavern, Ada is filling out an order, including some new beer glasses. Eddie asks Ada about the death of Joe Chernak. He wants to know all about what happened. Ada mentions that Rita has just had a mis-carriage. Ada says to leave it alone. Eddie says that Joe Rossi reminds Rita of Joe Chernak. Eddie asks about the trial. Ada says it is all in the past and for him to leave it there. They argue. Ada says that Norman can help her now. Eddie says he is going to get an answer, and leaves. Scene 3: Dr. Rossi is examining Kelly at the Carson house and suggests that Constance bring Kelly to his office for her DPT shots. Constance is excited about having custody of Kelly. She thinks that Kelly is Allison's baby. Jill shows up at the front door and talks with Rossi and Constance for a bit. Jill wants to baby sit Kelly. Constance says that she has a lady to do that. Constance picks up Kelly and takes her to see Matthew. Rossi talks with Jill. They argue. Rossi says that they bought her little fairy tale. Rossi orders Jill to stay away from the Carsons. Scene 4: Rita shows up at the beach house and talks with Joe Rossi. She has brought some groceries. Joe accidentally touches Rita causing her to jump. Joe takes note of this. Rita says she is not scared, just nervous. Joe asks what bugs her. Rita says that Joe reminds her of someone. Someone who is dead now. Joe says, "When you look at me, you think of him and that kind of shakes you up." Joe tells her about a ride at Coney Island. He rode the ride all day and got caught by a security guard. He busted two ribs. Joe offers her his hand. She takes it. Norman knocks and comes in. Norman asks Rita why she is smiling. Joe says he told her how he busted two ribs. Scene 5: Eddie Jacks comes in the Clarion and asks Elliot to see some back papers on the Harrington trial. Elliot asks why he wants to know the details of the trial. Eddie says he is doing this for Rita. Eddie reads. Eddie leaves. Scene 6: Ada drives Rita to the apartment. Ada asks Rita to drive into Boston with her. Rita starts up the stairs with a package. Rev. Winter is waiting for her. He goes in the apartment and have a long talk. Winter talks about the very modest first home that he and Susan had when they first got married in college. It was a quanset hut. They discuss Rita's losing her baby and her other porblems. Winter looks out the window and sees his wife, Susan Winter posing for pictures in the Pillory. Rev. Winter tells Rita that he will always be there for her. With her head and wrists still in the Pillory, Susan snnounces that she wants the picture to make the front page to help advertise the upcoming Founders Day Festival. The photographer photo-journalist] compliments her and asks to take two more pictures. Preview: Rita talks to Norman. Dr. Rossi talks with Susan Winter. Eddie Jacks talks to Steven Cord. RJ: You can't have it both ways, Norman. You can't urge me to talk to Rev. Winter about the things that are bothering me and then expect me to confide in you, too. MR: It's not exactly my forté. SW: I disagree. Come on doctor. You're a very compelling figure in a black tie. EJ: I can't affort your advice Mr. Cord. And I don't want your advice. Joe Rossi is going to leave town. Susan Winter-Diana Hyland. Joe Rossi-Michael Christian. PREV HOME NEXT