Payne is a American television series, patterned after the app Fawlty Towers. It starred American actor John Larroquette, who depicted assistant district attorney Dan Fielding to the television app Night Court. Larroquette was an executive producer to the collection. Payne was aired in April 1999 and March and a Mid Season replacement on CBS. The show also starred JoBeth Williams, Julie Benz and Rick Batalla. Despite receiving the blessing of John Cleese, who agreed to take a role that was recurring in the event the show was renewed, also optimistic reception, Payne was cancelled. Nine episodes were filmed. Eight were aired. The show isn't on DVD.