Does anyone watch My Favorite Martian?

[Rookielove]

It seems My Favorite Martian gave us shows like Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie. It came out in 1963.

Check it out:

Here's an interesting piece:

"Receiving widely agreeable praise from TV critics across the nation, the show rose steadily in the ratings, ranking usually in the lower top ten and reaching #5 with a rating of 31.8 for February 1964. It achieved a rank of #10 among all shows for the 63-64 TV season.

It is hardly coincidental that the 64-65 TV season had the appearances of Bewitched, My Living Doll, The Addams Family and The Munsters, all programs which might not have seen the light of airing had not MFM done so well in the ratings and thereupon opened the door for this type of genre. And while "Martian" did have its own derivative moments from The Twilight Zone and Topper, (both of which get a mention during MFM’s first season), it is worth noting that the 64-65 fantasy/sci-fi series and their subsequent imitators freely copied My Favorite Martian’s gimmicks and even plot lines throughout their own runs"


You can find the rest of the article by clicking the link below:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...RTHTogkKmlwKvg

[dougiezerts]

Originally Posted by Rookielove

It seems My Favorite Martian gave us shows like Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie. It came out in 1963.

Check it out:

Here's an interesting piece:

"Receiving widely agreeable praise from TV critics across the nation, the show rose steadily in the ratings, ranking usually in the lower top ten and reaching #5 with a rating of 31.8 for February 1964. It achieved a rank of #10 among all shows for the 63-64 TV season.

It is hardly coincidental that the 64-65 TV season had the appearances of Bewitched, My Living Doll, The Addams Family and The Munsters, all programs which might not have seen the light of airing had not MFM done so well in the ratings and thereupon opened the door for this type of genre. And while "Martian" did have its own derivative moments from The Twilight Zone and Topper, (both of which get a mention during MFM’s first season), it is worth noting that the 64-65 fantasy/sci-fi series and their subsequent imitators freely copied My Favorite Martian’s gimmicks and even plot lines throughout their own runs"


You can find the rest of the article by clicking the link below:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...RTHTogkKmlwKvg

It hasn't been rebroadcast in many years, as far as I know. I used to watch it when I was a kid, after school.
If a network shows it again, I'd like to check it out.

[bliss]

Just bought My Favorite Martian on DVD and I do give it credit for being the "Father" of supernatural sitcoms like Bewitched and Jeannie. The show was a product of its time that's it.

[Flying Dutchman]

Yes I used to love that show. Ray Walston and Bill Bixby. I wish some station would play it again

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by Flying Dutchman

Yes I used to love that show. Ray Walston and Bill Bixby. I wish some station would play it again

I agree, I TOTALLY wish METV, Antenna or Cozi would pick this show up! I very vaguely remember this show, I remember it in reruns in the summer when I was in second, going into third grade or third grade going into fourth. It was on after Dark Shadows I think? Not really sure though! I do remember Ray ( with his antennas in his head) and a young Bill Bixby driving a cool white car (if I am remembering correctly), and the show was funny. But that is about all I remember ! This is going back to the late 60's or very early 70's! I haven't seen it since! Did it ever come back more recently? I sure would love to see My favorite martian again!!! It's coming to me more now, I'm remembering a nice neighbor lady named Mrs. Brown?

[Bonniegirl]

Yep, here she is! Mrs. Brown!

[icecream]

I've never seen My Favorite Martian but would definitely like to.

[LittleRickyII]

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I agree, I TOTALLY wish METV, Antenna or Cozi would pick this show up!

Maybe they heard you. Cozi has been airing it since April.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by LittleRickyII

Maybe they heard you. Cozi has been airing it since April.

Yes, it is supposed to be on at 7:30, and sometimes it isn't though!

[LittleRickyII]

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Yes, it is supposed to be on at 7:30, and sometimes it isn't though!

It's also on during the weekend. I was just watching this morning (Saturday) from 9:30-10:00. It's also on Sunday morning, 9:30-10:00.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by LittleRickyII

It's also on during the weekend. I was just watching this morning (Saturday) from 9:30-10:00. It's also on Sunday morning, 9:30-10:00.

Thanks, I will check it out!