COLLECTION · Series · 1999

Payne

Name: Payne
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 30 min
Rating: 4

Payne is an American television series, patterned after the British program Fawlty Towers. It starred American actor John Larroquette, who portrayed assistant district attorney Dan Fielding on the American television program Night Court. Larroquette 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 if the show was renewed, Payne was quickly cancelled. Nine episodes were filmed; eight were aired. The show is not available on DVD.

Source: TMDB

* 4.0 (2)ComedyUnited States

Countries

United States

Studios

CBS · Big Phone Productions · Port Street Films · USA Network

Runtime

30 min/ep

Age rating

TV-PG

Release

15/03/1999

Score

4.0 / 10 (2)

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Seasons and episodes

Season 1

9 episodes · 1999

Episode 1. The J. Edgar Hoover Pin Story

1999-03-15 · 30 min

Royal panics when he realizes he forgot to buy an anniversary present for his wife, Connie. Breeze saves the day when she finds a pricey antique pin left behind by a guest, and Connie is thrilled with her gift. Royal is also ecstatic…

Episode 2. Sexual Intercom

1999-03-17 · 30 min

The Whispering Pines' new telephone system has an added feature that Royal and Connie unexpectedly discover -- an intercom that allows them to listen in on the guests' conversations. Connie is thrilled to discover this new form of…

Episode 3. Whatever Happened to Baby Payne?

1999-03-24 · 30 min

A representative from Family Friendly Travel pays a visit to evaluate Whispering Pines, and Royal attempts to dupe her into believing that the inn is a wholesome establishment. Unfortunately, Royal is busy trying to dupe the Family…

Episode 4. Gossip Checks In and a Cat Checks Out

1999-03-31 · 30 min

Livid about Connie's continual barrage of banal banter with anyone who'll listen to her, Royal attempts to prove that he's above all the gossip. However, when a mysterious guest checks in, it's Royal who is falling all over himself --…

Episode 5. Pacific Ocean Duck

1999-04-07 · 30 min

Royal laments the quality of his clientele. He longs to play host to presidents and kings but rather he gets blue collar families and philandering husbands with their mistresses. His ire is piqued when he learns that his competition, the…

Episode 6. Trouble in Room 206

1999-04-14 · 30 min

Payne gets himself into trouble when he rents a room -- already occupied -- to a young couple desperate to be together. Payne is forced to evict the young couple when the original guests return earlier than expected -- but finds that it's…

Episode 7. I Never Forget a Face-Lift

1999-04-21 · 30 min

When a bandaged woman recovering from a face-lift mistakes Whispering Pines for the luxurious Sand Dunes Inn down the street, Royal has her check in and lets her continue with her false assumption. Figuring the woman will have bandages…

Episode 8. Wedding Fever

1999-04-28 · 30 min

Royal, who is hosting an expensive wedding at Whispering Pines, begins to panic when the father of the bride won't pay until after the ceremony. Determined that the wedding will go smoothly, Royal is frantic when he discovers that Breeze…

Episode 9. Uncle Royal and Aunt Connie

30 min

Royal's efforts to impress a businessman get sidetracked when Connie's nephew (Richard Speight, Jr.) shows up fresh from prison. Mr. Allenbee: Bruce Jarchow. Mrs. Allenbee: Lizzie Murray. Leo: Eric Christmas.

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