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"The Powers of Matthew Star" (1982)
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17 September 1982 (USA)
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The adventures of high-school student Matthew Star, who is actually a superpowered alien prince from another world. full summary
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Psionic Power
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(Series Cast Summary - 3 of 12)| Peter Barton | ... | Matthew Star (22 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... | Walt Shephard (21 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| Amy Steel | ... | Pam Elliott (14 episodes, 1982-1983) |
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60 min (22 episodes)
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The premiere of the series was delayed several months after star Peter Barton was severely burned in an accident on the set.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Operation Double 007 (#6.8)" (1993)
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i too recall this show with nostalgia. recently i watched "alive" (for about the tenth time) and the actor portraying "tin tin" looked like someone i remembered from a childhood TV show of mine. it took a few moments to recollect, and i didn't have it quite right as i searched IMDb for "matthew powers." eventually i found the right title to the show, and name of the character, and the name of the actor, peter barton. as a young kid during the (brief!) run of that show, i was rapt with attention, and it made an indelible impression on me, obviously. it's gotta be that that whole thing we have as kids - feeling and fantasizing that we have fantastic powers.