Season 1    Episode 1
September 15, 1964    30m
Dr. Michael Rossi arrives by train in the New England village of Peyton Place, Massachusetts. He is met by young Rodney Harrington, whose Aunt Laura was married to Dr. Donald Brooks, Peyton Place's recently deceased GP. Rodney and his girlfriend Betty Anderson drive Rossi to the inn. Later, Rod stops by the office of his father Leslie, who manages the Peyton Mill. Rod discovers his father locked in a passionate embrace with secretary Julie Anderson, Betty's mother. Leslie attempts to explain the situation, but Rodney leaves in silence. Leslie assures Julie he will make his son understand, but she's skeptical. Rod's unwillingness to comment on his sudden aloofness angers Betty. He takes her home then drives wildly into the night, almost hitting virginal Allison MacKenzie. Rod offers Allison a lift home. Her innocence touches him, and he impulsively kisses her. She withdraws, stating flatly that he can tell everyone she's frigid. Rod says she can tell everyone that he's dumb, prompting A
Directed By
Walter Doniger
Written By
Robert J. Shaw

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Cast of Pilot
  • Dorothy MaloneConstance MacKenzie
  • Warner AndersonMatthew Swain
  • Ed NelsonMichael Rossi
  • Mia FarrowAllison MacKenzie
  • Ryan O'NealRodney Harrington
  • Barbara ParkinsBetty Anderson
  • Mariette HartleyClaire Morton
  • George MacreadyMartin Peyton
  • Kasey RogersJulie Anderson
  • Patricia MorrowRita Jacks
  • Tim O'ConnorElliot Carson
  • Christopher ConnellyNorman Harrington
  • Tippy Walker
  • Ruth WarrickHannah Cord
  • Paul LangtonLeslie Harrington
  • Diana HylandSusan Winter
  • Frank Ferguson
  • Henry BeckmanGeorge Anderson
  • Kimberly BeckKim Schuster
  • Lee GrantStella Chernak
  • Leigh Taylor-YoungRachel Welles
  • Susan OliverAnn Howard
  • Percy RodriguezHarry Miles

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