SPOILER ALERT
Lee Webber (actor Steve Oliver) was among the best characters in the entire five year run of Peyton Place. He now appears in his final act.
Steve Oliver gives a masterful performance. Very dramatic, very convincing, very moving.
Webber's last words of desperation are cried out in front of, and toward, Martin Peyton. Lee talks of his father beating him as a child. But now, for the first time in his life, someone (Peyton) has made Lee feel like a human being. He is shocked that Peyton has betrayed him, and had set Lee up to be killed by Leslie Harrington.
This scene is reminiscent of the second season episode when Lee's brother Chris confronted him on the Bluff. At that time, Lee Webber also spoke of the sorrow of his childhood, his envy of Chris, his desire to be wanted and loved.
When Lee Webber arrived at Peyton Place, he was detestable. A bully, a wife-beater, a violent drunkard, and ultimately a murderer. But now, two seasons later, Lee has become a sympathetic character, almost likeable. You cheered for Lee's success, you were glad to see his acceptance as a respected chauffeur and bodyguard for the great Martin Peyton.
But the facade has given way; Lee Webber has met the real Martin Peyton. And it cost him his life.
Lee Webber (actor Steve Oliver) was among the best characters in the entire five year run of Peyton Place. He now appears in his final act.
Steve Oliver gives a masterful performance. Very dramatic, very convincing, very moving.
Webber's last words of desperation are cried out in front of, and toward, Martin Peyton. Lee talks of his father beating him as a child. But now, for the first time in his life, someone (Peyton) has made Lee feel like a human being. He is shocked that Peyton has betrayed him, and had set Lee up to be killed by Leslie Harrington.
This scene is reminiscent of the second season episode when Lee's brother Chris confronted him on the Bluff. At that time, Lee Webber also spoke of the sorrow of his childhood, his envy of Chris, his desire to be wanted and loved.
When Lee Webber arrived at Peyton Place, he was detestable. A bully, a wife-beater, a violent drunkard, and ultimately a murderer. But now, two seasons later, Lee has become a sympathetic character, almost likeable. You cheered for Lee's success, you were glad to see his acceptance as a respected chauffeur and bodyguard for the great Martin Peyton.
But the facade has given way; Lee Webber has met the real Martin Peyton. And it cost him his life.
