PEYTON PLACE Episode 499. 02-17-69 WA: Dr. Michael Rossi is on rounds. And as he struggles against the bitter cold of the New England winter, he adds up his own personal involvement in the life of his patient and friend, Rodney Harrington. For Dr. Rossi, the line between professional advice and personal concern, has been a difficult one to find, particularly with regard to Betty Harrington, the loser in the separation. Intro: On a very cold day, Dr. Rossi in on the wharf, without a hat, and goes into the Cider Barrel Cafe. He tells the blonde-headed waitress that he is about to freeze his phalanges off, a medical term for fingers. [Believe it or not, doctors actually made house calls back then.] Another girl is working in lieu of Sandy. [In the U.S. blonde generally is preferred for girls. Blond for boys. In the UK, "blonde" is the preferred usage for both genders.] Scene 1: In the Cider Barrel, Dr. Rossi orders a cup of hot cider from Laurie. He goes over to Betty's table and speaks with her. He asks if he can join her. She allows. He sits. Betty is sad. She said that being with Rodney is like being with a stranger. Rossi tells Betty to quit trying to get the inheritance. Scene 2: Lew Miles catches up with Joanna Walker on the way home from school. She tells him to leave her alone. Lew refers to Millers Point and to Ivanhoe and Rowena. Scene 3: Dr. Rossi enters his office to find Marsha Russell waiting for him. She says that Jeff Kramer told Fred that Carolyn is involved with Lew Miles. They converse. Scene 4: At the Shoreline Cafe, youth hangout, teenagers are dancing as Carolyn descends the stairs. This scene confirms that the Shoreline Cafe is below ground. Jeff Kramer is performing in the [house] band. She goes over to Jeff and tells him she wants to talk with him. She accuses Jeff of telling a lie about Lew Miles to her father, Fred Russell. Scene 5: Betty goes to visit Rodney at their house. She observes a workman with her portrait. Inside, Rodney tells her that the portrait belongs to Steven Cord. They talk. Betty kisses Rodney and goes outside. Betty walks. Preview: Fred talks to Rossi. Lewis talks to Carolyn. Steven talks with Betty. FR: Is Marsha turning to you because she loves you, really loves you? Or because she needs a fast answer to her problem with Carolyn? LM: Maybe you can be cool. But I'm a black boy in a very white town. And I've got a black daddy who works for a very white hospital. SC: I don't want to challenge that will, without you. BA: Get that money. Fred Russell-Joe Maross. Joanna Walker-Jeanne Buckley. [Jeanne Buckley had a continuing acting career.] Jeff Kramer-John Findlater. PREV HOME NEXT