Peyton Place

Peyton Place is an American prime-time soap opera which aired on ABC in half-hour episodes from September 15, 1964 to June 2, 1969.

Based upon the 1956 novel of the same name by Grace Metalious, the series was preceded by a 1957 film adaptation. A total of 514 episodes were broadcast, in black-and-white from 1964 to 1966 and in color from 1966 to 1969. At the show's peak, ABC ran three new episodes a week. 
Produced by 20th Century Fox Television. A number of guest stars appeared in the series for extended periods, among them Dan Duryea, Susan Oliver, Leslie Nielsen, Gena Rowlands, and Lee Grant, who won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama for her role of tough-as-nails Stella Chernak. The series served as the springboard for such performers as Mia Farrow, Ryan O'Neal, Chris Connelly, David Canary, Mariette Hartley, and Lana Wood.


This set is the Entire 514 Episodes Plus all 4 Movies

Original cast

Ryan O'Neal as Rodney Harrington.

Constance MacKenzie (Dorothy Malone, 1964–1968, episodes 1–435; Lola Albright briefly played the role in Malone's absence)
Allison's mother. Although Constance initially has a good relationship with Allison, their relationship become strained after Allison finds out Constance 
lied to her about who her father is. Constance later marries Elliot Carson.

Matthew Swain (Warner Anderson, 1964–1965, episodes 1–111)
The editor of the town newspaper. He is the father figure in Allison's life and is a good friend of his second cousin, Constance.

Dr. Michael Rossi (Ed Nelson, 1964–1969, entire run)
The doctor who moved from New York City to Peyton Place for mysterious reasons. He clashes several times with colleague Dr. Robert Morton but 
eventually gets accepted in the town. He becomes romantically involved with several people, including Dr. Morton's daughter Claire.

Allison MacKenzie (Mia Farrow, 1964–1966, episodes 1–263)
The quiet and smart daughter of Constance. She likes to spend her time reading books and usually befriends older people. She also becomes 
romantically involved with Rodney several times.

Rodney Harrington (Ryan O'Neal, 1964–1969, episodes 1–501)
The oldest son of Leslie and Catherine Harrington. He is more social and popular than his brother Norman and falls in love with Allison. Their relationship 
never really progresses, because his old girlfriend Betty always tries to stop them. An interesting fashion note is that the Baracuta G9 jacket that 
Rodney Harrington often wore, became known as the Harrington jacket and is still sold under that name by Baracuta

Betty Anderson (Barbara Parkins, 1964–1969, entire run)
The daughter of George and Julie. She is in love with Rodney and does everything to win him over, although he is in love with Allison. This includes lying 
about being pregnant and tricking him into marrying her.

Julie Anderson (Kasey Rogers, 1964–1966, episodes 1–252)
Wife of George and mother of Betty. She was introduced as the secretary and secret lover of Leslie. After ending their affair, she became a full-time housewife.

George Anderson (Henry Beckman, 1964–1965, episodes 4–59)
Husband of Julie and father of Betty. Known as the aggressive guy, who abused his wife. He eventually loses his mind and is taken to a sanatorium.

Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton, 1964–1968, episodes 1–69; 121–417)
Husband of Catherine and father of Rodney and Norman. Although Leslie only wanted the best for his family, he was one of the most hated people of
Peyton Place. He was a suspect of the murder of Elizabeth Carson and eventually left town because of his bad reputation.

Norman Harrington (Christopher Connelly, 1964–1969, 1-514)
The youngest son of Leslie and Catherine and shy younger brother of Rodney. He is in love with Allison, but never stands a chance with her. He later 
becomes romantically involved with Rita Jacks, despite their social differences.

Laura Brooks (Patricia Breslin, 1964–1965, episodes 2–36)
Sister of Leslie and widow of Dr. Donald Brooks. After Dr. Rossi arrived in town, she immediately fell in love with him and became his secretary. They never 
had a relationship. She eventually left town to move to Europe, explaining she could not live in a town with so many problems.

Catherine Harrington (Mary Anderson, 1964, episodes 2–20)
Daughter of Martin Peyton, wife of Leslie and mother of Rodney and Norman. Despite her death, she remained a character who was recurrently talked about. 
It was later revealed she was to blame for Elizabeth Carson's murder and was the mother of Steven Cord and Ann Howard.

Dr. Robert Morton (Kent Smith, 1964–1965, recurring afterwards, episodes 8–137, 214–240)
Husband of Grace and father of Claire. He was a rival of Dr. Rossi, but they later reconciled. He is a close friend of the Harrington family.  

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