The Powers of Matthew Star (TV Series 1982–1983) - Trivia - IMDb

In the alternative pilot, Matthew was called "David". He did not know about his true heritage or his powers, and had a different guardian. The alternative pilot eventually aired as a "lost" episode. Peter Barton did a voice-over at the start, to explain the differences between it and the rest of the series.

Peter Barton was severely burned in an accident on-set, delaying the premiere for several months.

Both Peter Barton and Amy Steel would star in movies in the Friday The 13th Franchise.Amy in Friday The 13th Part 2 and Peter in Friday The 13th The Final Chapter.