Original Wonder Woman The 1975 Wonder Woman TV film serves as the pilot for the iconic series starring Lynda Carter as Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman. Set during World War II, the story follows Princess Diana of Themyscira, an Amazon warrior from a hidden island paradise, who leaves her home to help fight for peace in the outside world after rescuing Major Steve Trevor (played by Lyle Waggoner), an American pilot who crash-lands on her island. Gifted with superhuman strength, agility,

In 1975, we witnessed Diana Prince transforming into Wonder Woman for the very first time! Lynda Carter, known for inventing the iconic spin inspired by her dance background, proposed the idea. The producers agreed to try it, and the rest is history! Later on, the slow-motion spin was replaced with a light explosion. How much do you like that spin? | Lynda Carter Everything

Nearly five decades after portraying Wonder Woman on television, the actress who first brought the Amazon princess to life discusses what it was like to take on the iconic role and why the '70s were the perfect time for a woman superhero to take center stage. Watch the full special: bit.ly/3vPjiww | People

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