but fell in love with wealthy Norman Harrington. Their relationship had its problems, since Rita was constantly bothered by her former boyfriends, but they married happily and weathered several crises together. Claire Morton (Mariette Hartley, 1965, episodes 56–109) Daughter of Robert and Grace who lived very long in Peru with her husband Vincent. She returned to Peyton Place when her marriage failed, running away from her husband without filing for a divorce. She falls in love with Michael but eventually reconciles with her husband. David Schuster (William Smithers, 1965–1966, episodes 69–202) Husband of Doris and father of Kim, who came to town to take over the Peyton Mill from Leslie. He had big marriage problems and was suspected to have feelings for Allison, Kim's babysitter. Doris Schuster (Gail Kobe, 1965, episodes 69–147, 187-189) Wife of David and mother of Kim, who is devastated she can not have a close relationship with her daughter, who makes no secret she hates her mother. Because of their different ideas in the raising of Kim, she and David fight a lot. Kim Schuster (Kimberly Beck, 1965, episodes 69–140, 187-189) The six-year-old daughter of David and Doris who is deaf. She hates her mother, but is fond of her babysitter, Allison. She suffers a traumatic experience when she witnesses the death of Joe and is forced to testify at Rod Harrington's trial. Steven Cord (James Douglas, 1965–1969, episodes 77–514) Believed to be the son of Hannah Cord, but turned out to be the illegitimate son of Catherine Harrington. He starts to work as a lawyer and is involved in a love triangle involving Betty and Rodney while coming to terms with his lineage, later becoming obsessed with claiming his share of the Peyton fortune. Hannah Cord (Ruth Warrick, 1965–1967, episodes 90–302, 435-436; 476; 480; 505-506) Believed to be the mother of Steven Cord, but it turns out she adopted him. She works as the loyal maid of Martin Peyton. When the truth about Steven's true parents comes out, she becomes depressed and leaves Peyton Place—after torching the Peyton mansion—but returns eventually, trying to manipulate the disposal of patriarch Martin Peyton's fortune. Stella Chernak (Lee Grant, 1965–1966, episodes 111–199) The daughter of Gus and older sister of Joe, who is hated by almost everyone in town because she is lying to the police, which is the cause of Rodney facing a jail sentence. Only Michael believes