There were several dolls released in this line with lynda. Aug 18, 2012 wonder woman is a dc comics character created by william moulton marsden. This is a list of episodes for the 1970s television series wonder woman featuring. Click on the images or listings to shop figures on ebay. Wonder woman, known for seasons 2 and 3 as the new adventures of wonder woman, is an american action superhero television series based on the dc comics comic book superhero of the same name. Steve trevor while working as an agent as diana prince. Drusilla wonder woman tv series dc database fandom.
Then in 1975 was cast as major steve trevor opposite carters wonder woman. This is a great series that help boast the popularity of wonder woman back in the 70s and lynda carter was smokin hot as wonder woman. The 1970s tv version lost a lot of the poetry of that. I think its mostly the hair, because whenever she wore a ponytail as diana prince, i got a step closer to puberty. Jun 05, 2017 the 1970s tv version lost a lot of the poetry of that. Wonder woman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Why drusilla and not donna troy in the 1970s wonder. The first superhero action figures were produced by mego toys in the early 1970s and while crude by todays quality standards, set the framework for action figure design and packaging. In a statement released by waggoners family it was revealed that the loving husband. The 12 most ridiculous episodes from the 70s wonder woman tv. It starred lynda carter as wonder woman and lyle waggoner as steve trevor.
With the first solo movie for wonder woman just a day away from its official opening, fans of the amazon warrior princess can finally breathe a huge sigh of relief as the famed comic book character created more than 75 years ago is finally getting the big. She was the cover girl on the first regular issue of ms. Wonder woman action figures info, gallery, buying guide. As tvs first female superhero, she was an inspiration to women and girls, while her beautyqueen looks shed been miss world usa and snug starspangled costume kept teenage boys and their fathers. Both the abc pilot episode the new original wonder woman and the abc premiere episode that brought the series forward into the 70s the return of. The amazons hold a contest and choose a champion among them wonder woman who will return with steve trevor to america and remain there to fight the nazi threat. Wonder woman is a dc comics character created by william moulton marsden. Why wonder woman is a masterpiece of subversive feminism. The show stars lynda carter as wonder woman diana prince and lyle waggoner as steve trevor sr. Both the abc pilot episode the new original wonder woman and the abc premiere episode that brought the series forward into the 70s the return of wonder woman originally aired as 90minute episodes. The show then flew to cbs to become the new adventures of wonder woman for two seasons. Shes a great role model for girls, which is when i discovered her, thanks to the 1970s tv show. Wonder woman film gets 70s tv series promo screen rant. May 4, 2020 wonder woman is tough, cool, and can kick your butt.
In 1974, john black had written and produced a tv movie starring cathy lee crosby, which described the character as essentially a contemporary version of the female spy modesty blaise. Jan 10, 2006 the new original wonder woman watch this episode american war hero steve trevor is downed over the bermuda triangle and lands on paradise island, home of the amazons. With the first solo movie for wonder woman just a day away from its official opening, fans of the amazon warrior princess can finally breathe a huge sigh of relief as the famed comic book character created more than 75 years ago is finally getting the big screen treatment she deserves. Drusilla was over 700 years old by the late 1970 s. The entire wonder woman series starring lynda carter was not perfect, but at least we got to see, for the first time, a liveaction wonder woman, treated with relatively no camp. The heart of the dcu the female superhero the first prominent female superhero in the history of comic books, and generally considered the greatest of the superheroines, was created in the 1940s. Now the world is ready for you, and the wonders you can do. Wonder woman 12 in 1977, after discontinuing wonder woman from the wgsh line, mego released the first figures branded for the wonder woman television show starring lynda carter. It was, and remains, a reminder of a different world. Watch wonder woman series 1975 19751979 starring lynda carter, lyle waggoner on dc universe. Developed for television by warner bros television 19751979. Once again a very real concern in the 70s with the rise of the neonazi movement and many nazis still hiding out in south and central america, the irish free state and elsewhere. The new original wonder woman watch this episode american war hero steve trevor is downed over the bermuda triangle and lands on paradise island, home of the amazons. Wonder woman is a television series that aired on the abc and cbs networks from 1975 to 1979.
Once again a very real concern in the 70s with the rise of the neonazi movement and many nazis still hiding out in south and. See more ideas about wonder woman, 1970s tv shows and superhero. Mar 17, 2020 lyle waggoner, the actor bestknown for portraying major steve trevor and steve trevor jr. This is a list of episodes for the 1970s television series wonder woman featuring lynda carter. Wonder woman has made multiple appearances in television, including the 1974 madefortelevision film wonder woman, and most notably hannabarberas longrunning animated series super friends as well as the 1970s liveaction show wonder woman. Meanwhile, a mob war is brewing in boston, heralding the return of a deadly foe and proving that the world needs. The princess of the amazons, armed with superpowers of a god, wonder woman is one of earths most powerful defenders of peace, justice, and equality and a member of the justice league. All three seasons and the tvmovie pilot have been released on dvd by warner home video. Ever wonder what happened to the original 1970s wonder woman. Mar 17, 2020 wonder woman tv actor lyle waggoner passes away at 84.
Wonder woman 1942 1st series dc comic books 1970 1979. Written by william messnerloebs, with art by shawn atkinson and ande parks. Wonder woman 1942 1st series dc comic books 19701979. Wonder woman tv actor lyle waggoner passes away at 84. Beautiful amazon princess wonder woman travels to 1940s america disguised as diana prince, assistant to handsome but troubleprone major steve trevor. Wonder woman was a television series wonder woman, starring lynda carter in the title role. Per the hollywood reporter, which received confirmation from his son, waggoner died today in westlake, california. Created by william moulton marston, stanley ralph ross. It starred newcomer, lynda carter in the title role as an amazon princess from a mysterious island who rescues an american pilot lyle. Why did the showrunners go with this name when the comic books already established wonder girls name as donna troy. Nov 29, 2018 the growing womens rights movement of the 1960s reinvigorated wonder woman as a feminist icon. Dc special series 9 wonder woman spectacular amazon. Wonder woman is an american liveaction tv series that originally aired from 1975 to 1979, based on the comic book superhero wonder woman. A lot my friends fathers like watching wonder woman a little too much.
Dc multiverse wonder woman figure lynda carter 1970s tv show. Episodes from the 1970s wonder woman series starring lynda carter. Suggested by merlin idol distribution the untouchables theme song by the hollywood prime time orchestra. When i was younger i loved watching wonder woman back in the 80s. Plus, the origin of ares buchanan, wonder woman s mysterious nemesis, is revealed at last. Diana prince and iching watch children playing a game of tugofwar, and diana remembers a time in which she played tugofwar, with herself as the rope between merboy and birdboy. Wonder woman is an american television series based on the dc comicscomicbook superheroine of the same name. The second and third seasons aired on cbs and are set in the 1970s, with the title changed to the new adventures of wonder woman, and a complete change. The growing womens rights movement of the 1960s reinvigorated wonder woman as a feminist icon. Lyle waggoner, carol burnett show and wonder woman.
The character is a founding member of the justice league. Wonder woman action figures info, gallery, buying guide, history. The series was an instant hit, even when it switched the setting from wwii to the 1970s. Dc multiverse wonder woman figure lynda carter 1970s tv. Lyle waggoner, the actor bestknown for portraying major steve trevor and steve trevor jr. A native of kansas city, missouri, waggoner originally tried out for the role of. I liked the innocence of the first season, set during world war ii. Wonder woman, known for seasons 2 and 3 as the new adventures of wonder woman, is an.
During elmo s 2001 appearance on hollywood squares, he fields a question about a comic book characters chocolate gobbling sidekick, etta candy. The spinning motif would later be used by super grover in the adventures of elmo in grouchland, again referencing a distinct trait made popular in the 1970s wonder woman television series. Wonder woman tv 1975 series 1979 lynda carter nostalgia old. But whether fighting nazis or a telepathic disco dancer, princess diana from paradise island could be counted on to get us out from under, as the series irresistible theme song sang. Ive had an intrest in purchasing the complete series for sometime now but that was too exspensive so i thought, until i researched walmarts wonderfully low prices and discovered it was affordable yes. While often regarded as campy and cheesy in hindsight, its still somewhat of a cult classic the movielength pilot episode and first season aired on abc. Lyle waggoner, the og steve trevor on the wonder woman tv.
The adventures of the greatest of the female superheroes. Here are all the intros from the popular 1970s tv series of wonder woman. The wonder woman title has been published by dc comics almost continuously except. Dc special series were self contained stories, separate from the regular comic book run, featuring different characters from the dc universe. Wonder woman fan carol sue wins a trip to paradise island in a contest, but gets more excitement than she bargained for. Famed as the 1970s tv incarnation of wonder woman, young lynda carter became the feminine ideal for the three seasons 19761979 her show aired. Introducing wonder woman, script by william marston, art by. Watch wonder woman series 1975 season 1 on dc universe. The contest for the role of wonder woman is at hand. Dc entertainment will pair the batman from the 1960s tv series with the wonder woman from the 1970s all in digital comicbook form. Why drusilla and not donna troy in the 1970s wonder woman. Wonder woman 77 meets the bionic woman, bringing together the lynda carter television character with lindsay wagners fellow 1970s television superheroine. Stop a bullet cold, make the axis fold, change their minds, and change the. Wonder woman is distinguished by her indestructible bracelets, which deflect.
In it, bestselling author andy mangels was revealed to be writing a prestigious new intercompany crossover miniseries for the company, in conjunction with dc comics. As wonder woman, she reminded me too much of my mother for me to lust over. Watch wonder woman series 1975 season 2 on dc universe. The change came after the series jumped from abc to cbs, with the heroine joining a covert military agency.
This was the only episode in the entire series that shows wonder woman changing back into diana prince, although the camera was on drusillas reaction rather than the transformation. Wonder woman tv series 19751979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Starring lynda carter as wonder woman diana prince and lyle waggoner as steve trevor sr. The character of wonder girl was portrayed by debra winger on the television series wonder woman. Wonder woman aired on two american networks between 1975 and 1979. Wonder woman from 1970s to meet 1960s batman in dc crossover. A new fan video imagines the opening of the wonder woman tv series from the late 1970s with the new movies cast. Lynda carter, the original wonder woman 70s tv series then and now. The second and third seasons aired on cbs and are set in the 1970s, with the title changed to the new adventures of wonder woman, and a.
The story is a noncanon wonder woman family tale, reprinted from. This issue featured a wonder woman tale set during world war ii and contains a well told, if at times rather complicated plot. The hollywood reporter brings word that lyle waggoner, perhaps best known for playing steve trevor on the 1970s wonder woman tv series, has. The new, original wonder woman is a madefortv movie that aired november 7, 1975 on the american broadcasting network abc. Wonder woman from 1970s to meet 1960s batman in dc cross. History talk 0 episodes from the 1970s wonder woman series starring lynda carter. Wonder woman began as two tvmovies the first in 1974 with cathy lee crosby and. Wonder woman 1942 1st series dc comic books 19601969.
Wonder girl portrayed by actress debra winger appeared in a few episodes of the 1970s wonder woman tv series, but the characters given name was drusilla, not donna troy. Rewatching the 70s wonder woman tv show the superherohype. Ever wonder what happened to the original 1970s wonder. Wonder woman must save boston when an arms dealer specializing in cosmic weapons goes on a rampage. Dedicated to lynda carter who sparked our screens as dc. Beautiful amazon princess wonder woman travels to america disguised as diana prince, assistant to handsome but troubleprone major steve trevor.
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