PEYTON PLACE Episode 439. 06-20-68 Rodney is uneasy concerning Norman's motorcycle business plans. WA: Norman Harrington has been waiting most of his life. Waiting for the right moment to strike out on his own. To prove to himself he's his own man and not a reflection of anyone else. Today, Norman senses that the waiting is over. All he needs to officially declare his independence is his brother's cooperation. But his brother, Rodney Harrington, has just returned from a brief honeymoon. Norman knows that Rodney's desire to cooperate will be based on Rodney's own assessment of the needs of his new family. Intro: Rodney has walked from his and Betty's house past Sparhawk Employment to the front of the Shoreline Garage where Norman is working. Scene 1: Norman says, "Well you're late again Mr. Harrington. What's your excuse this time?" Rodney replies, "I guess I didn't hear the alarm go off." They go inside to talk. Norman says that he hears them grinding the axe at the mill. He expects to be terminated. Rodney tells Norman that he can go to work there at the garage. Norman suggests expanding the business and going into partnership. Norman shows Rodney the deposit slip that Eddie Jacks got from Peyton for $50,000. Norman tells Rodney he is considering opening a motorcycle shop using the money he was given indirectly by Martin Peyton by way of Eddie Jacks. Scene 2: At the old Fred Russell house, Carolyn and her two friends are playing around with wigs, lamp shades, and costumes. Dr. Rossi knocks and is admitted by Carolyn who is wearing a brunette wig and spectacles. There are Triangle Van Lines boxes sitting all around the livingroom and the rest of the house. Dr. Rossi tells Carolyn that he would like to talk with Marsha. Carolyn introduces the doctor to her friends, Pat Porter and and Lydia MacLaughlin. The girls entertain him until Marsha comes down. Rossi mentions that the door bell doesn't seem to work. Rossi tells Marsha that Eli Carson will be glad to rent her the Carson house. Marsha wants a short lease. Marsha allows that she does not like hospitals. The door chimes sound and Carolyn answers the door. It is Eli Carson with the lease. Marsha emphasizes to Eli that it is just for the summer. Rossi pats Marsha on the back and wishes her good luck. He tells Carolyn to stay on the medicine til Saturday and then switch to diluted water. He steps outside, rings the chimes, and departs. Eli shows Marsha the short-term lease. Scene 3: Upstairs, in bed, in the manse, Susan picks up the telephone and asks Jill to come up for a moment. Jill comes in to attend Susan. Susan claims that she has a spliting headache. Susan asks Jill if she should fill in for her making rounds with Tom that day. Jill agrees to do just that. Jill leaves and Tom comes in and asks Susan what is wrong. Susan says that she has asked Jill to take her place on rounds. Tom tells Susan that he knows that Susan is not sick. Susan gets out of bed and goes to the door. She watches Tom and Jill leave. Scene 4: Rita Jacks Harrington is in the apartment listening to the a record on the grammaphone. She is drying dishes as she hears a knock on the door. Rodney comes in and asks if Norman is there. She says that he called ten minutes ago and will be there shortly. Rodney wants to talk with Norman about the partnership. He tells Rita that the partnership is not a good idea. Peyton gave the money for Norman. Rodney does not want to gamble with Norman and Rita's money. Rita tells Rodney that it will hurt Norman if Rodney says no. Norman arrives and says a man drove down from Boston and is waiting to see them at the Shoreline Garage concerning the motorcycle shop. Scene 5: Marsha is relaxing on the sofa talking on the phone with the moving company as the door chimes ring. Joe Rossi has come in. Marsha asks Joe if Carolyn is expecting him. Marsha tells Joe not to show up at the door without an invitation. Joe apologizes for taking Carolyn out without having an actual date. He tells Marsha that he has decided not o take Carolyn out any more. Carolyn shows up. Joe talks with Carolyn. Marsha invites Joe to leave. Joe leaves. Marsha talks briefly with Carolyn. She says that Joe was afraid Carolyn wouldn't want to spend any more time with her so he wanted to hurt her first. Preview: Betty talks with Rodney. Steven talks with Susan. Carolyn talks with Joe. BA: Now when you got up this morning, you were in the garage business. RH: Oh, but that was this morning. That was before my tycoon brother walked in and offered me a partnership. SC: You came all the up here for a drink? SW: Isn't that possible? SC: Well, If I were naive, I'd say yes. SW: Suppose I told you that I came up here for more than one drink? CR: I am not a little girl. JR: Your mother didn't waste any time agreeing with me. Right, little girl? CR: I am not. MEL: In scene 2, the writers try to create the idea that Dr. Rossi is somewhat inept, not being able to ring the door chimes. Other instances occur in previous and following episodes. He has trouble cracking eggs and cooking. He has trouble administrating the hospital staff. He lets miss Choate push him around. Pat Porter, a friend of Carolyn Russell. Lydia MacLaughlin, a friend of Carolyn Russell. Joe Rossi-Michael Christian. PREV HOME NEXT