My Favorite Martian - Season 1 - Eps 34: The Disastro-nauts
Martin convinces Tim to use his connections as a reporter to get Martin a tryout as the astronaut for a Mars destined rocket, privately financed by Omar M. Keck. Despite a slew of younger stereotypical astronaut types vying for the job, Martin's obvious advantages as a Martian get him the job. Before Martin is ready to leave, he allows Tim to prepare a story of his uncle "The Martian" for publication after Martin is on his way. On his way to the air force base with Martin, Tim leaves the tape of the story on Mr. Burns' desk - based on his usual schedule, Mr. Burns should arrive at the office after Martin and the rocket are safely in space. However the launch of the rocket is delayed, leaving Tim and Martin to rush back to the office to retrieve the tape. They rush back to base to watch the launch happen without Martin in the rocket. At least the launch was picture perfect!
About My Favorite Martian

Title: My Favorite Martian
First Air Date: 1963-09-29
Last Air Date: 1966-05-01
Status: Ended
Rating: 5.9/10 (from 28 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 107
Network: CBS
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Newspaper reporter Tim O'Hara finds a crashed alien spaceship that contains one live alien. Not wanting to be discovered by the authorities, the Martian assumes the identity of Tim's Uncle Martin and begins to repair his spaceship so that he can return to Mars.
Cast

Bill Bixby
Tim O'Hara

Ray Walston
Uncle Martin

Alan Hewitt
Det. Bill Brennan

Pamela Britton
Mrs. Lorelei Brown