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It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay. Father of the Bride had a sequel the following year, called Father's Little Dividend, in which Taylor's character has a baby. Father of the Bride was also made into a television series which aired on CBS during the 1961-62 season. The cast included Leon Ames (Stan), Ruth Warrick (Ellie), and Myrna Fahey (Kay). A remake of the same name starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton was released in 1991. It had a numeraled sequel, Father of the Bride Part II, in 1995, also starring Martin and Keaton. Just like the original's sequel, the daughter has her first child. In the latter production, the mother of the bride has a child as well, her third. There is also a three act comedy Father of the Bride play by Caroline Francke based on the novel. |