TV series
The Powers of Matthew Star
1982–1983, English, on NBC. Created by Harve Bennett & Steven E. de Souza.
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".
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E22: Starr Knight
Aired 15 April 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Harve BennettCreator
- Steven E. de SouzaCreator
- Peter BartonMatthew Star (E'Hawke) · 22 ep
- Louis Gossett Jr.Walter "Walt" Shepherd (D'Hai) · 22 ep
- Amy SteelPamela Elliot · 22 ep
- James KarenMajor Wymore · 22 ep
- John CrawfordGeneral Tucker · 22 ep
- Michael FairmanCast · 4 ep
- Barry Van DykeCast · 2 ep
- Dick DurockCast · 1 ep
- Katherine Kelly LangTerri · 1 ep
- John ReillyCast · 1 ep
- Alan NorthCast · 1 ep
- Bill DailyCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 September 1982
- Last aired
- 15 April 1983
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Powers of Matthew Star has 1 season and 22 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Powers of Matthew Star finished?
Yes. The Powers of Matthew Star ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Powers of Matthew Star?
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Who created The Powers of Matthew Star?
The Powers of Matthew Star was created by Harve Bennett and Steven E. de Souza and stars Peter Barton, Louis Gossett Jr., Amy Steel.