The Powers of Matthew Star

Overview

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".

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

September 17, 1982

Last aired

April 15, 1983

Episodes

22

Network

NBC

Original language

English

Spoken languages

German, English

Production

Paramount Television Studios,Daniel Wilson Productions Inc.

Creators

Steven E. de Souza, Harve Bennett