blinded him, but Chris initially refuses to believe his own brother was responsible. Jack Chandler (John Kellogg, 1966–1967, episodes 288–357) The uncle of Rachel who started to sexually abuse her after the death of his wife. He follows her to Peyton Place and, after blackmailing Leslie, abducts her. He is eventually arrested for another crime, escapes with Leslie's help, but dies in a later confrontation with police in another town. Adrienne Van Leyden (Gena Rowlands, 1967, episodes 355–393) Introduced as the widow of a prominent blood disease medical researcher, Adrienne becomes involved in Martin's plot to break Steven and Betty's marriage. She succeeds in seducing Steven while alienating most of the townspeople, but a revelation about her involvement in her late husband's suicide precedes her own death in an accidental fall. Eddie Jacks (Dan Duryea, 1967–1968, episodes 363–429) Estranged husband of Ada and father of Rita, who left his family behind when Rita was a kid. However, he is now determined to change his life. He re-establishes a relationship with daughter Rita, much to Ada's objection, until he's accused in Adrienne's death. Eventually his innocence in the crime is proven and Eddie eventually leaves town again—but not before helping arrange a shocking surprise for his daughter and son-in-law. Sergeant Goddard (Garry Walberg, 1965–1966) Recurring police officer investigating, among other things, the death of Gus Chernak at the Peyton mansion, the death of Joe Chernak on the wharf, and the death of Ann Howard. Maggie Riggs (Florida Friebus, 1968-1969.) The demure widow of a farmer. She meets Eli Carson and reluctantly falls in love with and agrees to marry him while coming to terms with the loss of her late but indifferent farmer husband. Minor characters played by recognizable actors Thomas was Martin Peyton's chauffeur, originally portrayed by James Doohan from Star Trek in about a dozen episodes; just one episode after Thomas leaves town on an errand, another Star Trek actor, Nichelle Nichols turns up for two episodes as Martin Peyton's nurse. Later, Doohan returned for an episode before the character Thomas was taken over by another actor. Another recurring policeman character was portrayed by Greg Morris. The member of the parole board who contemplates the release of Eliott Carson was portrayed by Dabbs Greer. In seasons 2 and 3, Fred Crane played Ralph Courtney, replacing the 1st season pharmacist. A future Academy Award-winning actor who had two brief appearances