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The Powers of Matthew Star

Sundays at 6 AM

eastern (on most MeTV stations)
Peter Barton starred alongside Lou Gossett, Jr., in this 1982 superhero series. Barton had edged Tom Cruise for the lead role, an alien prince hiding out in high school on earth. Star Trek fans take note: Leonard Nimoy directed an episode, and Walter Koenig wrote one.

Next Airings

  • 12/22 6:00AMAccused
    "Walt will be charged with murder unless Matthew Star can prove he was innocent."
  • 12/29 6:00AMDaredevil
    "When Matthew's friend decides to become a stuntman, Star has to intervene with his powers to protect him."
  • 1/5 6:00AMGenius
    "Matt temporarily loses his powers to something unknown."
*available in most MeTV markets

Stories

Peter Barton was worried that he'd only been cast in The Powers of Matthew Star for his good looks
Peter Barton was injured by an explosive on the set of The Powers of Matthew Star
Peter Barton was worried that he'd only been cast in The Powers of Matthew Star for his good looks
Peter Barton was injured by an explosive on the set of The Powers of Matthew Star