With Peyton Place, ABC hoped to bring the success of the British serial Coronation Street to America. Inspired by that serial, it was decided that it should be aired in prime time. Producer Paul Monash wanted to launch a re… See more

The series opens with a shot of a church's steeple, and the words "Peyton Place" superimposed, with a tolling of church bells. Announcer Dick Tufeld announces "This is the continuing story of Peyton Place." The scene chan… See more

The following characters appear in the opening credits at some point in the series:
Constance MacKenzie (Dorothy Malone, 1964–1965, 1966–1968, episodes 1–152, 167–445, Lola Albright, 1965–1966, episodes 1… See more