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Lots of families--kids and adults alike--are big fans of the Wonder Woman TV show that first aired in the 1970s. For many people, actress Lynda Carter has always been the face of Wonder Woman. But did you know there were TWO Wonder Woman television shows before her version hit the little screen?
The first version was a test pilot, made around the same time as the Batman series starring Adam West in the late 1960s, with a similar very campy/silly feel. It featured Linda Harrison, (better known for later starring in the original Planet of the Apes movie) in the role of Wonder Woman. The pilot was. . . unsuccessful.
Then in 1974, a made-for-TV movie called Wonder Woman appeared on ABC. Cathy Lee Crosby starred as the comic book Amazon, but her costume was a little different--she wore a bright red 70s style jump suit! That outfit plus Crosby's blonde hair made for a big change in Wonder Woman's "look."
[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"39621","attributes":{"class":"media-image","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"300","height":"200","title":"Wonder Woman","alt":"Wonder Woman"}}]]Finally, in 1976, The New Original Wonder Woman hit the airwaves, starring Lynda Carter in what would become her most famous role. The show featured subtle comedy, and was set during World War II to evoke the feeling of the original comics. But most importantly (to us!) the costume design, by Hollywood veteran Donfeld, was a spectacular return to a classic look for Wonder Woman, in all her star-spangled glory!
You can see that original costume worn by Lynda Carter in our Incredible Costumes exhibit, up close and personal. If you're looking for fun things to do in indianapolis this spring break, the exhibit will be open March 12-May 8 at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
The first version was a test pilot, made around the same time as the Batman series starring Adam West in the late 1960s, with a similar very campy/silly feel. It featured Linda Harrison, (better known for later starring in the original Planet of the Apes movie) in the role of Wonder Woman. The pilot was. . . unsuccessful.
Then in 1974, a made-for-TV movie called Wonder Woman appeared on ABC. Cathy Lee Crosby starred as the comic book Amazon, but her costume was a little different--she wore a bright red 70s style jump suit! That outfit plus Crosby's blonde hair made for a big change in Wonder Woman's "look."
[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"39621","attributes":{"class":"media-image","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"300","height":"200","title":"Wonder Woman","alt":"Wonder Woman"}}]]Finally, in 1976, The New Original Wonder Woman hit the airwaves, starring Lynda Carter in what would become her most famous role. The show featured subtle comedy, and was set during World War II to evoke the feeling of the original comics. But most importantly (to us!) the costume design, by Hollywood veteran Donfeld, was a spectacular return to a classic look for Wonder Woman, in all her star-spangled glory!
You can see that original costume worn by Lynda Carter in our Incredible Costumes exhibit, up close and personal. If you're looking for fun things to do in indianapolis this spring break, the exhibit will be open March 12-May 8 at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
