Clipped from Wikipedia: 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.History: The series was originally called The Powers of David Star. With this title and a somewhat altered premise, the original pilot was to deal with teenaged David Star, who lived with the school janitor, Max (Gerald S. O'Loughlin). Max had a secret he was not sharing with David, who had no idea that he and Max were from another planet. As his powers began to surface, David started to understand who he was. Hot on their trail was the FBI. The original pilot was aired as the last episode of the series.
TV Guide's 1981 Fall Preview issue's network schedule grid lists the original series title as The Powers of Daniel Star. The program, originally slated to debut in 1981 with the new title and storyline, was delayed when Peter Barton fell backward onto pyrotechnics and was badly burned, while co-star Louis Gossett, Jr., tied to a chair, had fallen on top of Barton but managed to rescue him. After months in the hospital, Barton was released, and the show resumed shooting.Fun Fact: Star Trek actors worked behind the scenes; Leonard Nimoy directed the episode "Triangle" and Walter Koenig wrote the episode "Mother".
Fun Fact: Peter Barton and Amy Steel beat out actors Tom Cruise and Heather Locklear for the roles of Matthew Star and Pam Elliot, respectively.
Fun Fact: The Powers of Matthew Star was put on the list of TV Guide's 50 worst TV Shows of all time, Ranked #22.
Dork Note: WHATEVER TV Guide...you stupid! The show was cool!
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