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,

Even as a little girl, Lynda Carter knew she wanted to perform. In 1956, at just five years old, she appeared on the Lew King Talent Show in Arizona — her very first time on stage. What began as a childhood dream soon became a lifelong passion for music and performing. Before she became Wonder Woman, Lynda had already made her mark — crowned Miss World USA in 1972, she quickly caught the world’s attention with her beauty, charm, and confidence. Just three years later, she landed the role that wo