Payne (TV series) Payne (TV series) Payne is an American sitcom based after the British program "Fawlty Towers". It starred American John Larroquette, who was also an executive producer for the series. "Payne" was a mid-season replacement on CBS and aired in March and April 1999. The show also starred JoBeth Williams, Julie Benz and Rick Batalla. Despite fairly positive reception, and receiving the blessing of John Cleese, who agreed to take a recurring role as the antagonistic rival hotelier if the show was renewed, "Payne" was quickly cancelled. Nine episodes were filmed; eight were aired. "Payne" was a remake of "Fawlty Towers",
Escape to the Chateau (TV series) Escape to the Chateau (TV series) Escape to the Chateau is a documentary style television show aired by Channel 4 U.K. The show follows the story of partners Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree and their family as they buy, renovate and restore the 18th century Château de la Motte Husson, and simultaneously juggle growing their business and family. Season one follows Dick and Angel’s quest to restore the chateau from its unlivable state by installing water, heating and electricity throughout the 45-bedroom castle, which hadn’t been lived in for the past 40 years. They're working against a deadline: their own