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The Powers of Matthew Star

Original title: The Powers of Matthew Star

Year

1982

Rating

★ 5.8/10

Runtime

60 min

Seasons

1

Genres

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Powers of Matthew Star is an American sci-fi television series that aired from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983, on NBC. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, alien prince Matthew ‘E’Hawke’ Star of the planet Quadris. Also starring were Amy Steel as Pam Elliot, Matthew’s girlfriend at Crestridge High, and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Matthew’s guardian Walt ‘D’hai’ Shepherd. In 2002, The Powers of Matthew Star was ranked #22 on the list of TV Guide's "50 Worst TV Shows of All Time".

Cast: Peter Barton, Louis Gossett Jr., Amy Steel, James Karen, John Crawford