Peyton Place Tribute

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A tribute to "Peyton Place" and its many incarnations - novel, film and prime time television series. Author Grace Metalious daringly exposed the hypocrisy and secrets of small town life, which caused the people in her hometown to turn on her, and even her early death at 39 from cirrhosis of the liver did not seem to soften those who were opposed to her scandalous novel and tried unsuccessfully to "erase" her and stop her burial in a local graveyard. I'm sure that at times Grace felt a great deal like the characters she created - stifled, made to suffer for the sake of convention, and shunned because she didn't play by the rules. She stated in an interview that she did not feel that "Peyton Place" would be remembered, but I think if she were alive now, she would be happy to know that her novel and its dramatizations have survived, and helped inspire other novelists like Jaqueline Susann and Jackie Collins, as well as help tear down censorship and play a part in the emergance of gender equality. I didn't use too many effects, but the ones I chose seemed to go very well with the montage. Enjoy!

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[Muirmaiden]

RIP David Nelson.

[JohnnyGNV]

Interesting grouping of Photos - I don't care for the song chosen but the presentation is very nice ~ good job.

[Muirmaiden]

This isn't my originally chosen audio - I had to change it due to a copyright claim by Warner Music.

[emofolkie]

Peyton Place, the 1957 movie, is the one I like a lot.  The Camden, Maine location made me want to live there.

[49bobbyk]

Peyton Place was a great movie. Excellent cast, great script. A piece of Americana with all of the scandals, human frailities, and passion that Hollywood could muster from Grace Metalious' monster hit book.

[BearyHairy]

Peyton Place (Gilmanton, New Hampshire). Grace Metalious ripped the lid off of the stench-filled community; & they despised her for it. Instead of appreciating the fact that she let some fresh air into the staid, puritanical caldron; the reaction was torrid shunning. How anal can one town be? I've interviewed folks there, (who referred to Grace as “Gracie” in an affectionate tone); who quietly seemed happy she wrote what she did.She is buried in Gilmanton Iron Works, Smith Meeting House Cemetery

[mrsheidi09]

What is the title to the song?

[RJRanke]

3:19...Ryan O'Neal and Leigh Taylor-Young were made out to be a perfect couple.I remember seeing them together on more than one talk-show.I also remember when she left him because of his unfaithfulness.(A newspaper article in early 1972 read;Peyton's Leigh taylor-Young finds place without Ryan.)She has raised her son well and he is a successful announcer-more than I can say for Ryan's other kids by other wives

[ariesista]

God bless your great-grandmother! She touched a lot of lives, in my opinion...in very positive ways. You should be very proud. It is because of her story I have this name.

Thank you,

Constance

[ariesista]

@Muirmaiden

My mother was inspired so much that she named me after Lana's character. I was born in 1958, but you & fans should know that I was a result of exactly what happened to Hope's character. My mom must have found solace in this story. Our relationship has often been enstranged, but I'm grateful I was allowed to live. The stepfather is dead, by his own doing. I did not realize how important this was until today. I'm doing research for my own book about my life!

Thank you,

Constance

[ChevelleSSGuy]

This is another great tribute to Hope. The original movie of Peyton Place had so many big name actor's in it.

I miss you Hope and may you RIP.

[collinwoodresident]

This is just wonderful. I love the Peyton Place movies and the novels by Grace Metalious. My friend bought me 4 lobby cards from the films original release as a gift several years ago and I so treasure them. I've never seen the TV series but Amazon just delivered Vol 1 and 2 to me today and I know I'm going to love it. Your postings are so great I'm going to subscribe right now. Again: A million thanks!