The great world of television is a thriving hub of creation, but with so many new shows being launched every year, it can be easy to forget about the ghosts of earlier works that haunt the landscape. We now have access to thousands of shows with the push of a mouse, but only a few decades ago, there were significantly fewer options. Back in the day, NBC, CBS, and ABC were some of the most popular television networks in the country (and they still are today). In the case of sitcoms, the idea of these long-gone episodes was virtually identical to that of today’s shows; the same can be said for police dramas and thrillers. Though the sense of humor and values have evolved over time, networks have maintained their relevance. When it came to coming up with the next big hit program, networks battled viciously against one another. But this strategy didn’t always work out. There was a steady stream of short-lived programs that didn’t endure long, and some that simply faded away into obscurity after they were no longer in production as a result. Consider taking a peek through the archives to see if there are any titles that have been long forgotten.
Do You Remember These Shows From The 50’s, 60’s, And 70’s
My Favorite Martian
Starring: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Alan Hewitt, Pamela Britton
First Aired: September 29, 1963
Number of Seasons: 3
Estimated Production Cost: $70,000* per episode with inflation
Back in the 1960s, the possibility of life on other planets was a popular topic of discussion. America was resolved to land on the moon, and by the end of the decade, they would have accomplished this goal successfully. In the interim, shows such as My Favorite Martian kept the audience delighted on the little screen. This three-season CBS sitcom was produced by Jack Chertok, who enlisted John L. Greene to oversee the design of the basic structure and the development of all of the characters. The first two seasons contained a total of seventy-five episodes, while the third season had thirty-two episodes, indicating that the show was shown during a time when networks were airing significantly more episodes per season.
My Favorite Martian
