Episode 179.
02-08-66
Dr. Rossi informs Allison that Elliot Carson is her father.
WA: For many weeks Doctors Hospital in Peyton Place has cared for
Allison Mackenzie. Allison, the victim of a hit-run accident
has failed to recognize Elliot Carson as her father. To
Allison, Elliot has been Mr. Carson. But in the view of Dr.
Michael Rossi of the hospital staff the time has come to tell
the patient Elliot's true identity.
Intro: At the Information desk in the hospital, a brunette nurse walks
in front of the camera. A blonde nurse, who is using a manual
typewriter, finishes filling in a form, gets up and puts the
form in a tray on top of the file cabinet. Rossi grabs hold
of Allison. They go in Rossi's office.
Scene 1: Dr. Rossi is talking to Allison. He tells her that Elliot is
her real father. Allison says he means "step-father." Rossi
says, "No, real father." Allison becomes hysterical. Her
mother and father were married almost a year ago. They have
all been living together for over six months. [They were married
by Jerry Bedford, who later dated Betty for a while].
Scene 2: At the Inn, Rodney comes to see Steven. Steven complains that
he had thought that Rodney had jumped bail. Rodney tells Steven
about the girl he met at Ada's. Rodney says he's tired and is
going to his room to get some sleep. Rodney leaves. As Rodney
leaves, Detective Lawrence calls from California.
Scene 3: John Fowler goes into the police station to talk to Sgt. Edward
Goddard and speaks with Officer Frank. Fowler starts talking
with Sgt. Goddard. The police receive a strange call from Marian
in San Francisco, [the sixth largest city in the country]. The
caller, without identifying herself, inquires how Allison
Mackenzie is doing. She asks if they have found the person who
hit her. Sgt. Goddard attempts to trace the call on line 3809.
He is told that it came from a Public telephone booth in San
Francisco. Goddard says that he always thought it was a summer
tourist. [This was back in the Clark Kent era when public telephone
booths were still fairly common]. Peyton walks in to make a
statement. Peyton says he will sign the statement just as it stands.
Peyton argues with John Fowler. Peyton signs the statement.
Scene 4: Steven, carrying a suitcase and his briefcase, speaks briefly to
Martin Peyton in front of the courthouse. He tells Peyton that he
is on his way to Los Angeles, California to see Detective Lawrence,
who is checking up on Stella. Steven gets in a taxi. The fire
station is seen in the background. Peyton gets in his limousine.
Scene 5: Eli goes in the therapy room [salle de rééducation] and visits
with Russ Gehring. He wants to know how to talk to Allison. Will
she will be using a cane. He asks if he will need to build a ramp.
Gehring promises to give tham a chart of what she needs and what
she should do. Gehring says that Allison will be coming back to
the hospital for treatment. Gehring assures Eli that Allison will
be okay.
Scene 6: Elliot and Constance visit Allison in her hospital room. Elliot
tells Allison that they had just talked with Rossi and he told
them everything. Constance tells Allison that they will work
things out. Allison says, "Goodbye, and don't slam the door.
Please get out. Get out of my room." Allison is upset with
them both and wants them to leave. They leave. Allison lies
down on her bed and begins to sob. [A television set is seen
in her room.][This is a good scene to shows her beautiful hair.]