Episode 480.
11-27-68
     
          Martin Peyton's funeral.
       
WA:       Today, Betty Harrington takes over.  As the people of the town
          approach the chapel to pay their respects to the memory of
          Marton Peyton, Betty places herself in a position of authority. 
          Wanting to establish a new fact of Peyton Place life, that she
          and her husband, Rodney, are about to inherit a vast fortune. 
          And that in a strange way, the young Harringtons will replace
          Martin Peyton.  And while the whole town appears to be moving
          toward the church, Dr. Miles heads for his place of work, the
          hospital.
       
Intro:    Posted announcement outside the Wayside Church concerning
          Martin Peyton.  The townfolk going into the church.
       
Scene 1:  Dr. Miles encounters Rodney sitting in his wheelchair, out of
          the hospital for the funeral of his grandfather.  Dr. Miles
          says, "My sympathies."  Rodney says, "Thank you, Dr. Miles. 
          You didn't know my grandfather, did you?"  Dr. Miles says,
          "Yes, we met once."  Dr. Miles continues on toward the south
          side entrance to the hospital. 
       
Scene 2:  Fred Russell takes his daughter Carolyn out to eat at the
          Colonial Post Inn.  He said that he never had seen this place
          so empty.  And he says he read the Peyton obituary in the
          Boston paper.  He adds that Peyton must have found a way to
          take it with him, or he wouldn't have left.  Carolyn decides to
          have a club sandwich and a glass of milk.  She asks about Donna
          Franklin.  He says that Donna is fine.  Carolyn says to say
          hello.  And they discuss Marsha, and that Marsha thinks Jeff
          and Carolyn are having an affair.  Carolyn denies that they are
          engaged or going steady.  Carolyn adds that Marsha even thinks
          that she and Jeff are having an affair.  He asks about school.
       
Scene 3:  The townsfolk, Rodney, Norman and Betty, are leaving the
          Wayside Church. 
       
Scene 4:  Betty tells Rodney that she is going to check that things are
          going properly.  She goes back into the Wayside Church and
          talks with old attorney William Kennerly.  He assures her that
          the arrangements are in order.  They will begin to process the
          estate and get probate under way.  Kennerly says that the
          estate was complex, to say the least.  Betty and attorney
          Kennerly leave.

Scene 5:  Steven Cord and Susan Winter have attended the funeral of
          Martin Peyton together.  They go inside the chapel and talk. 
          Susan is wearing a black scarf or mantilla.  Susan remarks that
          Betty is taking over.  Susan said that she tried to get Rev.
          Tom to put in a bar.  Steven talks about his fascination with
          funerals.  He says that he will fight back in his own way and
          his own time.  Behind Steven is seen a stained glass window:

                               In memory of
                           Catherine Harrington
       
Scene 6:  The chauffeur stops to let Betty out at her house.  She tells
          Mrs. Hannah Cord goodbye.  The chauffeur offers to show Betty
          to the door.  Bdtty declines.  She tells him to return to
          Boston after he lets Mrs. Cord off at her destination. 

Scene 7:  Betty goes inside and removes her overcoat.  She is dressed in
          all white.  She goes upstairs and gets a jewel box out of a
          wardrobe cabinet.  She opens it and tries on a necklace.  Betty
          hears the front door open and then close. 

          Even though uninvited, Hannah comes right in.  Betty goes to
          the railing.  Hannah says, "It's all a matter of degree." 
          Betty says, "What?"  Hannah says, "The business of taking over. 
          You're pushing it, Betty."  She talks about Martin Peyton and
          Betty.  Betty asks Hannah to leave.  Hannah hangs around quite
          a while talking.  She says that Betty humiliated Steven today
          by taking over.  Hannah wanted Steven to be the man.  She says
          Peyton is dead, but she, Hannah is alive.  Hannah leaves. 
          Betty slams the door.
       
Scene 8:  Dr. Miles comes home and into his bedroom.  His wife Alma is
          dancing alone.  She greets him.  He kisses her.  She says that
          she went to the market.  They talk to their son.

Scene 9:  At the Peyton mansion, Betty and Steven discuss the portrait of
          Betty.  Betty says, "Take it down."  Steven says, "Well, that
          means a great deal to me."  Betty says, "There used to be a
          library ladder around here."  Susan announces herself. 
          Steven reminds Betty it was his birthday present.  Susan tells
          Steven, "Take the moldy old painting down."  Susan suggests
          that perhaps there might be a safe behind it.  Betty tells
          Susan to shut up. 

          Betty leaves and goes out to the car.  Susan suggests that they
          put a mustache on it.  Susan and Steven talk and smooch.  Steven
          stares at the portrait.  He turns to Susan and says that Betty
          was a replacement for his daughter Catherine.  Steven says that
          Betty can have the portrait.  Susan asks about the drapes.

Episoee 482.
12-04-68
     
          Rodney in the hot tub.

WA:       A few days ago, in the corridor of Doctors Hospital, young Lew
          Miles told his father, Dr. Harry Miles, that he would return to
          his extra-curricular science project.  A decision which seemed
          to carry with it a revival of Dr. Miles hopes that Lew
          eventually would become a doctor himself.  Now Lew waits along
          with other honor students for miss Gladys Roberts, their
          science teacher, but Lew's battle in himself is raging and is
          about to make itself known.
       
Intro:    Doctors Hospital.  Science Lab.  Miss Gladys Roberts.
       
Scene 1:  The Science class, with lots of bottles, chemicals, and flasks,
          and even a periodic table.
       
Scene 2:  Lew, identifying himself as Dr. Miles, calls Harper Hospital,
          in New York City, to inquire about the condition of a male
          patient named E. J. Cunningham.  The operator tells him that
          there is no change.  Lew asks if he is still in a coma. 
          Annoyed, the nurse again says there is no change.
       
Scene 3:  Dr. Miles is handed the toll charges for the New York call. 
          Miles is surprised, but not really.
       
Scene 4:  Dr. Michael Rossi talks to Dr. Harry Miles.  The science
          students are using the basement of Doctors Hospital for their
          experiment.  The students refer to the enclosure as "Rodent
          Heights, a planned community."
       
Scene 5:  Marsha tells Dr. Rossi that she is afraid of losing Carolyn.
       
Scene 6:  In the corridor, at school, Jeff grabs and talks with Carolyn. 
          Jeff wants to know what she told her father.  Carolyn runs
          outside with Jeff following.

                              PEYTON PLACE
                              HIGH  SCHOOL
       
Scene 7:  Therapist, Chuck Atwell, is helping Rodney in the therapy hot
          tub.  Norman and Rita come in to visit.  Rodney is dressed with
          adequate modesty.  Rita is wearing a strange hat.
       
Scene 8:  Outside the water therapy room, Norman talks with Rita.  Norman
          tells Rita that he hopes Rodney and Betty separate.  They walk
          by the elevator.  [There is now a water fountain and a cup
          dispenser by the elevator.  The obstruction near the elevator
          would now be an OSHA violation.  We were not blessed with OSHA
          fanatics back then.]
       
Scene 9:  At the Cider Barrel, Lew is cleaning tables.  He reads the
          paper.  He tears out an item.  Dr. Miles comes in and talks. 
          Lew slams his fist down.

Episode 484.
12-11-68
     
          Carolyn Russell returns from Boston by bus.

WA:       At this hour of the night, at this time of the winter, the bus
          ride from Boston to Peyton Place takes slightly more than two
          hours.  Time enough for Carolyn Russell to make a decision.  A
          decision which will change the course of her life and touch the
          lives of all those close to her.  The first person to be
          informed of this decision to be given the chance to share her
          determination is not her mother, Marsha.  It is a close friend
          [Patricia Anne Cheney] of Carolyn's age, an absolutely critical
          factor in Carolyn's point of view.
       
Intro:    A Transcontinental Bus pulls into Peyton Place.  Carolyn
          Russell gets off in front of the Pharmacy.  The bus station was
          evidently sold to a theater chain and is no longer across the
          street from the Pharmacy.  She walks across the snow covered
          square and then to Patricia Anne Cheney's house.
   
Scene 1:  Carolyn is let into Pat's house, takes off her coat and goes
          into Pat's bedroom.  Carolyn talks about her father's girl
          friend, Donna Franklin.
       
Scene 2:  At the Russell house, Marsha turns off two lights as the phone
          rings.  Fred has called to check on Carolyn.  Marsha was
          unaware that Carolyn went to Boston.  They talk and argue. 
          Marsha is worried that they may both lose Carolyn.
       
Scene 3:  At the hospital, Drs. Rossi and Miles go in to see Rodney. 
          Rodney says he is ready to go home.  Rossi is sarcastic about
          Rodney taking over his own case.  Chuck suggests that he will
          pick up Rodney at his house and bring him to the hospital. 
          Rossi is reluctant.  He consults with Miles.  Miles says we'll
          give it a try.
       
Scene 4:  At the motorcycle shop, Norman is drinking coffee as Betty is
          getting ready to go home to greet Rodney.  She talks with
          Norman.  She asks Norman if he resents her coming into money. 
          She mentioned that Norman came into 50,000 dollars which
          financed the bike shop.  Betty thanks Norman for hanging the
          portrait. [Episode 481].

Scene 5:  In her converted barn house, near the wharf, Betty talks with
          Chuck Atwell about the provisions for Rodney when he comes
          home.  They discuss the ramp, the bed, the kitchen, and the
          window.

Scene 6:  In the diningroom of the mansion, Steven and Susan are
          finishing their elegant meal.  They get up and smooch as the
          front door chimes are heard.  Betty arrives and is announced by
          maid Mary.  Betty She apologizes for interrupting.  She says
          that she has come to ask for a favor.  She wants to buy the
          Peyton house.  Steven says that the mansion is not for sale and
          that Rodney hates it.  Betty takes note of the fact that Susan
          has made herself at home.

Episode 486.
12-18-68  Pre-empted for the ROBE movie.
12-23-68
     
          Susan tells Betty that she plans to live in the Peyton house.

WA:       The long night of Rodney Harrington's homecoming is over.  And
          Rodney's wife, Betty, must help him face the new day and his
          new life.  A life which will need all the support she can give.

Intro:    Outside Rodney and Betty's house.
       
Scene 1:  Betty comes down to find Rodney reaming some orange juice.  He
          has already made coffee.  She offers him some scrambled eggs. 
          She comes over to his wheel chair and hugs him.  They talk. 
          Chuck Atwell shows up at the front door.  Atwell comes in and
          asks Rodney how he slept last night.  Chuck helps Rodney get
          his coat on.  Betty doesn't want Rodney to leave without
          eating.  Rodney wheels himself out and Betty hands Chuck the
          crutches.  Chuck helps Rodney from the wheelchair into the
          front seat of his red car.  Betty looks toward the car
          wistfully.  Chuck burns rubber.
       
Scene 2:  Rossi arrives at the Russell house bringing flowers.  He asks
          if Carolyn is home.  He asked if Marsha talked to Carolyn about
          Rossi and her mother.
         
Scene 3:  At the Miles house, Alma is making last minute preparations for
          the dinner party.  She had been to the beauty shop in White
          River.  She is concerned how Marsha feels about Carolyn working
          with Lew on that lab project.
     
Scene 4:  Betty is in the Kitchen as Susan knocks.  Betty invites her in
          and they talk.  Betty invites her to sit.  She asks what Susan
          wants.  Susan says the Peyton house is not for sale.  Susan
          intends to live there after she marries Steven.  Betty thought
          that Susan had convinced Steven to sell the Peyton house. 
          Susan is playing for much higher stakes.  They have a verbal
          cat fight.  Susan leaves.
       
Scene 5:  Lew walks by the Pharmacy and is met by Sgt. William Wilson
          Walker and Joanna.  Sgt. Walker tells him goodnight and leaves. 
          Lew and Joanna talk.  She asks him about New York.
   
Scene 6:  The dinner party at the Miles ends.  Rossi and Marsha leave. 
          The Miles discuss the evening.

Scene 7:  Outside, Rossi helps Marsha into his sporty red convertible. 
          Marsha regrets how much she continued to thank Alma.

Scene 8:  Lew is walking outside the Miles house and goes in as Rossi and
          Marsha drive off.  Lew goes in and takes off his jacket.  His
          father greets him and they talk.  The phone rings and Dr. Miles
          answers it.  The call is for Lew.  Lew talks with Vickie and
          Dr. Miles listens in.  Dr. Miles prepares to go up to talk with
          Lew.

Episode 488.
12-11-68
       
          Maggie Riggs arrives in town.

WA:       Steven Cord has been on a long drive.  A drive to Boston and
          back, and a thought is forming in his mind.  Something's wrong
          in Boston.  Something involving his late grandfather, Martin
          Peyton.  Something that will affect him deeply. and overwhelm
          countless people in the town.  Its only a thought, the barest
          beginning of a concept.  But as Steven heads to his office he
          is convinced he is onto something.  Something big.
       
Intro:    Steven drives by the square.  He parks and goes into his
          office.
       
Scene 1:  Steven comes into his office and greets Mrs. Nolan.  Betty is
          in his inner office, waiting.  She offers him a lot of money
          for the Peyton mansion.  Steven tells her the house is not for
          sale.  Banker Charlie Tomlinson advanced her the money, based
          on her inheritance.  Steven accuses her of trying to make a
          payoff.
     
Scene 2:  Mrs. Maggie Riggs is holding an apple in her hand in the
          General Store.  Rita is running the General Store while Eli is
          out of town.  She tells Rita to tell him she might be willing
          to take the whole bunch if the price is right.   Norman comes
          in and proceeds to put on Mrs. Riggs.  She tells Norman off and
          warns Rita about his kind.  She pays Rita $7.98 and leaves. 
          Norman and Rita laugh.
     
Scene 3:  Rodney is exercising and therapist Chuck Atwell is helping.   
          Rodney tries to walk.  Atwell forces him back into the wheel
          chair.  Atwell leaves.  Dr. Rossi comes in and cautions
          Rodney.  Atwell returns and pushes the wheelchair out.
       
Scene 4:  Steven comes into Dr. Rossi's office and they talk about the
          Peyton estate and the bequest to the hospital.  Rossi tells him
          that Rodney walked today.  There was a bequest in the will for
          the hospital.
       
Scene 5:  Fred Russell talks with Marsha at the Colonial Post Inn.  He
          asks if Carolyn is all right.  They talk at length and Fred
          gets up and leaves.  Marsha tells Fred she plans to marry
          Rossi.

Episode 490.
01-06-69
     
          Maggie Riggs wins $500 in a baking contest.

WA:       Under the direction of physical therapist, Chuck Atwell, Rodney
          Harrington has been making considerable progress toward the
          full use of his legs.  Gradually the motor functions have
          returned.  Gradually the muscles have responded.  Now there is
          no doubt in Rodney's mind and he faces the future with
          confidence.

Intro:    Chuck Atwell helps Rodney out of his red Dodge.  He is using
          two crutches.  Chuck opens the front door.
       
Scene 1:  Betty greets Rodney.  Rodney goes in the house.  Steven Cord
          and Betty are waiting for him.  Betty says, "I offered more
          than twice the market value for the Peyton house.  The land is
          worth much more than the house.  It can only go up in value." 
          Steven says that Betty made him the irrestible proposition.
 
          Steven leaves.  Rodney says, "You bought him off, didn't you?"
   
Scene 2:  Postman Roy Slater brings Maggie Riggs a letter.  She won $500
          in a baking contest.  [Same postman as delivered Steven and
          Betty's divorce papers].
     
Scene 3:  Rita is getting her mail as Maggie comes over to show them her
          check.  Rita decides to take Maggie shopping. 
       
Scene 4:  Eli is stoking the stove as Norman comes in.  Norman mentions
          that his boots are dry.  Eli sells him some saddle-soap.  He
          asks if Eli has been to the pond to go skating, yet.  Eli asks
          to be paid.  Norman pays him.  Norman asks Eli how to apply the
          saddle-soap.  Eli says to put it directly on the boots.  Norman
          reminds Eli that he is invited to dinner the next evening.  Eli
          says, "Us Carsons never forget."  Eli considers dinner
          invitations to be "special occasions."  And that he goes into
          training for them.
       
Scene 5:  In the school lab, Lewis arrives late and is berated by his lab
          partners.
   
Scene 6:  Lewis takes Vickie home and asks his mother if Vickie can stay
          there and use Cliff's room.  [Let's hope that she doesn't look
          at Cliff's Notes.]
     
Scene 7:  Steven gets out of his car and goes to the house where Betty is
          living.  Steven says that banker, Charlie Tomlinson, told him
          that he should return the check.  It has no value.  Steven
          leaves.  Rodney has a relapse, caused by stress from his wife,
          Betty.

Episode 492.
01-15-69
     
          Norman and Rita play matchmakers.

WA:       For some time now, Steven Cord has been disturbed by the scent
          of ruin and decay in the financial empire of his late
          grandfather, Martin Peyton.  But the scent has been difficult
          to trace.  Today, Steven knows he is on to something specific. 
          And he makes a hurried trip to Boston to invade the heart of
          the Peyton world.  A conference room in the law offices of
          Wainright and Kennerly.
           
Intro:    Steven walks up several steps and into a tall office building
          in Boston.

Scene 1:  In the law offices of Wainwright and Kennerly, in Boston,
          attorney John Wainright talks with Steven.  Wainwright says,
          "You're entitled to nothing."  Betty is also admitted by the
          receptionist.  Steven asks to see the will.  John says no. 
          Steven says, "John, isn't this the time for cooperation?"  John
          says, "Everything is left to the Peyton Foundation."  John
          abruptly asks Steven and Betty to leave. 
       
Scene 2:  Waiting for the elevator, outside the law office, Betty
          Anderson Harrington talks with Steven Cord.  They vow to fight
          the will. 
     
Scene 3:  In the therapy room of Doctors Hospital, Dr. Rossi talks to
          Rodney.  Chuck Atwell joins them.
       
Scene 4:  At the Shoreline Cafe teen hangout, the kids are dancing. 
          Above the din, Fred tries to talk with Carolyn.  He has come
          back from Boston.  He asks Carolyn to come to Boston and live
          with him.

Scene 5:  Rita and Norman have Eli and Maggie to dinner.  It doesn't seem
          to be going too well.  After they leave Norman and Rita promise
          each other not to attempt match-making again.
       
Scene 6:  Dr. Miles comes home.  He greets Alma.  He says he saw the
          tests and that Vickie Fletcher is definately pregnant.  Alma
          tells Vickie they are sorry that she and Lewis are so young. 
          She wishes things were different.  Vickie goes upstairs.  Dr.
          Miles talks with his wife.  Alma says that Vickie is only 17. 
          They go upstairs and continue to talk.

Episode 494.
01-27-69
     
WA:       For hours now, Betty Harrington has walked the country roads
          around Peyton Place, trying to cope with the fact that her
          young husband once again lies in Doctors Hospital, a victim of
          paralysis.  This time there was no motorcycle accident, no
          accidental fall, no secondary injury to aggravate an old wound. 
          There was only the two of them, husband and wife.
       
Intro:    Betty walks on the wharf toward the pier.
       
Scene 1:  Tom Winter asks Betty what she is doing on the wharf.  He asks
          about Rodney.  He asks if she would like to go inside for some
          fresh coffee.  They goes b'low and talk at length.  Betty says
          that she wants children.
       
Scene 2:  Norman walks by the Information Desk in Doctors Hospital and
          speaks with therapist Chuck Atwell.  He tells Norman to knock
          first before going in.  Dr. Miles is paged on the hospital
          public address system.
       
Scene 3:  Norman goes in to see Rodney.  Norman tells Rodney that he sold
          two motorcycles to the Grover twins.  The bike shop in White
          River is looking for a buyer.  Rodney says he can't move,
          because he is scared.  It is psychological.
       
Scene 4:  In the apartment, Rita is drinking coffee and reading the
          newspaper.  Norman pours himself some coffee.  Norman talks
          with Rita.  Rita holds the coffee cup by the ear.  Norman
          doesn't.
       
Scene 5:  In the Russell house, Dr. Rossi talks with Marsha.  He shows
          her some books on survival.  Rossi says they are going to start
          off their marriage with a return to nature.  He wants to camp
          out in the back woods, using a sleeping bag.  [Apparently he
          expects to find another "Rachel"].
       
Scene 6:  Jeff is walking along the street with Carolyn.  They talk at
          length about the difficulties of being a teen.  In the series
          Carolyn has four significant others:  Dr. Rossi, Jeff Kramer,
          Joe Rossi, and Lewis Miles.
       
Scene 7:  In the Cider Barrel, Lew is serving several customers and
          Charlie is ringing up the money.  Lew and Joanna talk.  Vickie
          Fletcher comes in and is introduced to Joanna.  She joins them
          for a while and then goes back outside.
       
Scene 8:  Norman goes back to Doctors Hospital to visit Rodney.  Norman
          tells Rodney that Betty is the problem.  Norman and Rodney talk
          noisily.  Rodney calls for the nurse.  A nurse comes to the
          door and she tells Norman he will have to leave.

Episode 496.
01-29-69
     
          Betty moves out of the barn-house.

WA:       Late last night Dr. Michael Rossi phoned Betty Harrington and
          informed her that her husband had broken his paralysis, and was
          moving his arms and legs once again.  Betty rushed to see
          Rodney, to give him her love.  Then she returned home to pack a
          suitcase so that Rodney will get the separation he wants.   
          This morning, Betty deliberately avoids a visit to her
          husband's hospital room, knowing that Rodney is experiencing
          the pleasure of moving normally once again.
       
Intro:    Betty walking in the corridor at the hospital.
       
Scene 1:  In Rodney Harrington's hospital room, Dr. Dave Wilkinson, the
          psychiatrist, Chuck Atwell, the therapist, Dr. Rossi, chief-of-
          staff at Doctors Hospital, and Rodney himself are discussing
          Rodney's progress.  Rodney says that he feels like the guy who
          robbed a bank and got a second chance.  The psychiatrist says
          a few words of encouragement to Rodney and departs.  Dr. Miles
          joins them to congratulate Rodney.  Rossi goes out in the
          corridor and sees Betty Harrington.
       
Scene 2:  Betty asks Rossi if she can talk with him.  They go in Rossi's
          office and Betty tells him that she has moved out of the house. 
          She says that she has done what Rossi suggested and what Rodney
          has asked.  She has made it possible for Rodney to work this
          out on his own.
       
Scene 3:  In Vickie's bedroom at the Miles' house, Alma talks with the
          expectant mother.  She mentions that Cliff was born a year
          after the Miles were married.  He is now in Viet-Nam.

Scene 4:  In his house, Dr. Miles tells Alma that he is going to New York
          City to try to find out what's going on concerning his son, Lewis.
       
Scene 5:  At the Colonial Post Inn, Steven Cord joins Susan Winter, who
          is sitting by two other patrons at the bar.  Steven asks why
          she has two drinks before lunch and two drinks after lunch.  He
          tells Susan about the Peyton will.  Presently, Betty comes in
          and Steven allows Susan to depart.  Steven now talks with Betty
          about Martin Peyton's will.  He says they have a case if Betty
          decides to fight it.  Steven asks the desk clerk if he has a
          reservation.  Steven says that he had called ahead for one.
       
Scene 6:  In the storeroom of the Harrington Brothers Motorcycle shop,
          Lewis Miles talks with Joanna Walker.  He is watching the shop
          for Norman until he gets back.  Lewis also works at the Cider
          Barrel.  Carolyn joins them.  Joanna asked why Dr. Miles came
          over to see her father.  Joanna leaves.  Lewis talks to Carolyn 
          for a while and then consider going to the lab.  He decides,
          however, to go talk with his father.
       
Scene 7:  Lewis Miles comes home and his mother, Alma, tells him that his
          father is going to be away for a couple of days.  He is going
          to New York.  The doctor leaves.  Lewis goes upstairs to talk
          with Vickie Fletcher.