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) in its restoration. From the 12th to 14th centuries the site of the chateau used as a fortified stronghold in the parish of La Motte. In 1406 that the Husson family, the Seigneurs of Montgiroux, named the castle, Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson. The de Baglion family acquired the estate in 1600, after that it was rebuilt within the square moat during the period 1868-1874. The current façade is reflective of the efforts of Countess Dorothée who told her husband that she wanted a grand chateau. The purpose of the chateau served as a summer residency for the family. Escape to the Chateau