PEYTON PLACE Episode 506. 04-07-69 WA: Tonight, Marsha Russell and Dr. Michael Rossi made quick plans to drive across the state line, stand before a ustice-of-the- peace, and take the marriage vows. Both were convinced that their marriage would force Marsha's former husband, Fred, to stop his harassment of them and of Marsha's daughter Carolyn. But neither Marsha nor Dr. Rossi counted on the strength of Fred's refusal to accept the new order of things. Intro: Marsha walks up to the porch of her house. She pauses, appears to take the key out of the mailbox, and then goes inside. [Back in those days, burglary was rather uncommon and Peyton Place evidently didn't have a locksmith, because Fred apparently had no trouble getting in Marsha's house.] Scene 1: In her house, Marsha hears someone and calls out, "Mike, Mike?" It is not Mike. It is her ex-husband Fred. He asks, Where's Carolyn?" She is pleasant enough, showing no fright. Marsha tells him that Carolyn is spending the night at her friend, Pat Porter's house. He has prepared a fire in the fireplace. He offers to helps her off with her coat. He tries to be charming. He offers her a drink. She asks him to go. She says Mike will be there any minute. He helps her off with her coat. He compliments her. He attacks her. [This is one of the flashback scenes used in episode 514]. The door bell rings. Fred goes to the door. It is Jeff Kramer. He has come to apologize to Mrs. Russell. Marsha locks the door and puts on the chain. Fred says he'll be back. She calls the hospital to talk to Dr. Rossi. Rossi asks her what is wrong. She begs him to come over right now. He tells her to lock the door and that he'll call her later. Scene 2: At the Colonial Post Inn, the desk clerk hands some mail to an unidentified blonde lady. Dr. Rossi walks up and inquires of Fred Draper, the bartender if he has seen Fred Russell. Rossi goes outside and drives off in his sporty red convertible with the rag-top in place. Scene 3: At home, Dr. Miles talks with his wife. She gives him a letter from their son, Cliff. At the hospital, Dr. Miles had received a detective's report and is now preparing not to read it. [The inhabitants of Peyton Place seem to have a habit of ordering detective reports and then not reading them.] Scene 4: Vickie Fletcher goes into Lew's room to talk with him. He is listening to his grammaphone. He is playing a 12 inch LP [long play] album. She talks about Larry Burrows, her old boy friend, and hustler. [Larry Burrows is not likely kin to Mr. and Mrs. Burrows who resided on the farm next to the Chandlers.] Scene 5: Rossi goes into Ada Jacks' Tavern and asks her if she has seen Fred Russell. She says he was in a while ago and may be back and for Rossi to have a seat. He goes to a pay phone outside, drops in a dime, puts the receiver to his ear, and dials 124-3133. [This was before the era of cell phones and mandatory ten digit dialing]. When the Colonial Post Inn operator answers, he asks for Fred Russell's room. Fred answers but Rossi doesn't reply. Rossi has zeroed-in on Fred. Rossi hurries off toward the Inn. Scene 6: When Steven returns to the Peyton mansion, he finds Jennifer Ivers in the foyer, Martin Peyton's nurse, and then his mother, Hannah Cord at the top of the stairs. Hannah apologizes for going upstairs, but explains that she wondered what changes Steven had made. Scene 7: In the foyer of the mansion, Steven talks to Jennifer Ivers and Hannah joins them. Jennifer leaves. Steven talks with Hannah. Hannah tells Steven that she still considers him to be her son. He allows as how he doesn't share that sentiment. She says she learned a lot from Martin Peyton, and that she gave up a lot. She asks for some of his grandfather's brandy. She compliments Steven on his longer hair. She tells him that she had gone back to live in Europe. Hahhan says that there is a way for Steven to inherit the money. Hannah says, "You don't need Betty." Steven smiles. Scene 8: Police Sgt. William Wilson Walker and Marsha Russell walk up to room 9, Fred Russell's room at the Colonial Post Inn. They find Fred and Dr. Rossi. Marsha asks Rossi what happened. He doesn't explain what happened. Rossi picks up the phone and calls the hospital for an ambulance. Preview: Alma talks with Harry. Marsha asks Dr. Rossi if Fred is going to die. Dr. Rossi says it is too soon to know. AM: I'm against using it as a club over his head. I want him to talk just as much as you do, but not this way. HM: He's waiting for us to blow this wide open because for some reason this is too tricky for him to do himself. He's waiting for his parents to start acting like parents. MR: Is it critical? DR: I'm afraid it is. MR: Is he going to die? DR: It's too soon to know. Telephone calls were still a dime at that point in time. PREV HOME NEXT