Father Ted This version would be set on a fictional island off the coast of New York. Steve Martin and Graham Norton would reportedly play Ted and Dougal. Martin had not been expected to take the role because of his stature, but agreed because he was a fan of the original series, and would reportedly be paid £500,000 per episode. Norton was cast based on his popularity with American audiences, and in reference to his appearance as Father Noel Furlong in the original series. In November 2007, a separate American remake was announced. Rather than Craggy Island, this version would be set
Bachelor Father (U.S. TV series) all three major TV networks of the time (ABC, CBS and NBC). "Bachelor Father" was filmed at Revue Studios. It was primarily sponsored by American Tobacco (Tareyton cigarettes) and American Home Products Corporation (Anacin, Dristan and Chef Boyardee) throughout its original run. The series was produced by Forsythe's "Bachelor Productions" in association with MCA's Revue Studios. "Bachelor Father" pilot and broadcast season were produced by Harry Ackerman, who left Revue/MCA after the first season to produce other sitcoms like "Hazel", "Bewitched" and "I Dream of Jeannie" for Screen Gems/Columbia. He was later replaced by Everett Freeman for the rest of