The Powers of Matthew Star – “Swords and Quests”

Original Air Date: April 8, 1983

Directed by: Louis Gossett Jr.

Synopsis: Matthew (Peter Barton) and his friends join a role playing game without knowing the organizers have a sinister purpose.

Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the episode a teenager named Fred is walking through a dark area. He is startled by a black cat on some nearby crates.

The Powers of Matthew Star - Fred looking at black cat on crates

“I invoke the shield of invulnerability!” Fred states seriously. The cat screeches at him angrily.

The Powers of Matthew Star - black cat screeching in dark
The Powers of Matthew Star - black cat screeching at Fred in dark animated gif

“Begone, werewolf!” Fred adds. The cat just looks at him as if he were crazy.

The Powers of Matthew Star - black cat eyes in dark

When the cat doesn’t move, Fred sighs and then motions for the cat to leave, saying, “Shoo! Get!” The cat obliges and is not seen again.

The Powers of Matthew Star - Fred looking at black cat jumping down from crates

Final Mewsings: Cats have no patience for role playing games.

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