Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'The Powers Of Matthew Star' from 1970-1982:
- Amy Steel as Pam Elliott (1982-1983)
- Lou Gossett, Jr. as Walt Shepherd (1982-1983)
- Peter Barton as Matthew Star (1982-1983)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'The Powers Of Matthew Star':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: Robert Earll, Allan Balter D: Ron Satlof
With Judson Scott (Float), Maylo McCaslin (Cindy During), John Laughlin (Brian), Michael Fairman (Mr. Heller), Adrienne Grant (Nan), Justin Mastro (Richard Lopez), Betsy Russell (Dawn). Series premiere. A teen with superpowers must elude alien assassins while coping with trials of the sort reserved for any new kid in school.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Gregory S. Dinallo D: Ron Satlof
With John Aprea (Howard), Carmen Argenziano (Brancato), Phillip Hamilton (Crawford), Lynn Hamilton (Judge Condon), Margaret Avery (April), Fred Lerner (Bret), Chuck Hicks (Sarkis), Terry Burns (Williams), Dick Durock (Smith), Stuart Pankin (Bill Chambers), Thomas Byrd (Tom). Matthew tries to clear his guardian, Walt, after he is arrested for the murder of an undercover cop -- a crime actually committed by Walt's double.
Season 1, episode 3
W: Jeffrey Scott D: Bruce Bilson
With Bill Daily (Trenton McAllister), Paul Regina (Pete), Michael Fairman (Mr. Heller), Kaz Garas (Burt Garner). Matthew's childhood friend, an aspiring stuntman, is suddenly performing amazing stunts, unaware that they're powered by Matthew; Matthew must try to prevent his friend from being killed while doing dangerous stunt work for a movie.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Tom Greene D: Bob Claver
With Earl Boen (Mr. Hansley), Fay DeWitt (Mrs. Kraft), David Wallace (Jerry), Margaret Fitzgerald (Monica Kraft), Alan North (Mr. Kraft), Michael Fairman (Mr. Heller). A brilliant classmate invents a revolutionary paint with an unintended side effect -- it renders Matthew powerless.
Season 1, episode 5
W: Richard Christian Matheson, Thomas Szollosi D: Guy Magar
With Suzanne Adkinson (Becky Vance), Arthur Roberts (Vance), Lenora May (Kay), Joe Taggert (Shawn), Brian Kale (Nick), Steven Peck (Charlie), Justin Mastro (Richard Lopez), Chip Frye (Bob Alexander). Matthew's classmate can see into the future -- a future fraught with danger for her.
Season 1, episode 6
W: James M. Miller D: Guy Magar
With John Crawford (General Tucker), Michael Constantine (Giancarlo), Robert Davi (Zealotta), Donna Cyrus (Adrianna), Michael Tucci (Pileggi), Alex Rodine (Praeger), Michael Fairman (Mr. Heller), James O'Sullivan (Bowen), E.M. Margolese (Catania), Carrie Cavalier (Monica), Andrew Ethier (Ned), Cesare Buia (Grandpa). General Tucker recruits Matthew and Walt to recover a secret military weapon from terrorists in Italy.
Season 1, episode 7
W: Gregory S. Dinallo D: Ron Satlof
With David Labiosa (Tony Garcia), Barry Van Dyke (Coach Curtis), Justin Mastro (Lopez), Chip Frye (Bob Alexander), Sandra Friebel (Collins). Matthew uses his special powers when he tries out for the school football team after the quarterback makes points with Pam.
Season 1, episode 8
W: Ruel Fischmann D: Paul Krasny
With Michael Chieffo (Fletcher), Grant Wilson (Ted), Krista Errickson (Lisa), Spencer Milligan (Bill Campbell), John Dennis Johnston (Jackie), Jennifer Parsons (Anne), Barry Van Dyke (Coach Curtis). A survival-class expedition takes Matthew and Walt into the forest, where they encounter escaped mental patients.
Season 1, episode 9
W: Richard Christian Matheson, Thomas Szollosi D: Leonard Nimoy
With John Crawford (General Tucker), Jeff Corey (Vohll), Julie Newmar (Nian), Robert Sampson (Ron Elliot), Rudy Solari (Nicky O'Keefe), Susan Bjurman (Caroline Elliot), Patti Cohenour (Stewardess), John Wyler (Helicopter Pilot), Andrew Ethier (Ned), Merie Earle (Grandma). Pam and Matthew search an island in the Bermuda Triangle for Pam's treasure-hunter uncle who has mysteriously disappeared.
Season 1, episode 10
W: Walter Koenig D: Ron Satlof
With Tricia O'Neil (Fortune Teller), Jeff Cooper (Vate), Don Stroud (Garn), Jeff Davis (Zond), Jennifer George (Little Girl), Allan Wisch (Wheel Vendor), Irwin Simon (Balloon Vendor). A fortuneteller gives Matthew a ring that Walt recognizes as belonging to Matthew's mother.
Season 1, episode 11
W: Thomas Szollosi, Richard Christian Matheson D: Gunnar Hellstrom
With Clyde Kusatsu (Lee), John Reilly (Dr. Simon Bernard), Amanda McBroom (Dana Eastland), Meredith Duncan (Ms. Johnson), Chip Frye (Bob Alexander). Matthew's powers include reading the minds of other species -- a sick dolphin in a theme park summons his help.
Season 1, episode 12
W: Judy Burns D: Jeffrey Hayden
With Danny Goldman (Dr. Jerry Lindsey), Ray Vitte (Dr. Baker), Wyatt Johnson (Bubba), Jack Yates (Police Officer), Michael Griswold (Police Sergeant), Sam Weiseman (Dr. Stewart), Chip Frye (Bob Alexander). Walt suffers a debilitating Quadrian reaction to earthly bacteria, and his unusual insides fascinate the doctors.