1. Rodney "Rod" Harrington is a fictional character in the 1956 Grace Metalious novel Peyton Place, the 1957 film adaptation, and the 1960s television adaptation Peyton Place.
10 Facts About Rodney Harrington
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Rodney Harrington was portrayed by Barry Coe in the film, and by Ryan O'Neal in the TV series.
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Rodney Harrington is scared by this idea and decides to dump Betty for Allison.
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Rodney Harrington has a relationship with Betty, but he dumps her after he sees his father having an affair with Betty's mother, Julie Anderson.
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Rodney Harrington next starts dating Allison for a short period, which angers Betty.
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Rodney Harrington doesn't tell Rod, as she is afraid he will leave her.
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Rodney Harrington again starts dating Allison, but discovers he still loves Betty.
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Rodney Harrington decides to help them out and starts a fight with him.
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Rodney Harrington is convinced he is the father and battles for custody.
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Rodney Harrington eventually gets bored with his life and goes off for college, taking Betty with him.