At least CBS let this one stay on the air for a bit, unlike the other cool and fun comic book show "The Amazing Spider-man" that they gave the ax to after one season because they did not want to be known as the superhero station. This show had one really good thing going for it and that was a perfectly cast Linda Carter in the title role. Nothing more fun to watch for a boy than to see her running in slow motion let me tell you. It also helps that it usually had a relatively good story line to go along with it. Though one thing I can not remember is how the show progressed. I know some of the episodes were like supposed to be set during World War II or something and others were supposed to take place in the 70's, I kind of think the World War II episodes came later. The show like many superhero shows during its day or any day for that matter did not really have any super villains for the most part, but I do remember a sort of alien movie and some really strong alien giving Wonder Woman a tough go of it. All in all a good superhero show that had a relatively good run during the 1970's.

It is interesting to note that in the seventies there were only three major networks which covered the US market. All the successful series received huge ratings compared to todays multi-channel TV world not to mention the internet. It is also well known in the industry that TV stars are seen by a much larger audience than film stars in theaters. So women starring in their own series are super stars indeed. It probably is a good bet that after the powers that be in Hollywood found out that "flying" would work, that Superman shot in 1978 which was a Blockbuster hit can credit the " woman" starring TV series ISIS (1975-76) and WONDER WOMAN (1976-79) as precursors for success. Both these ladies talent and beauty and their contribution to the entertainment industry are to be admired when it comes to this genre.

Anyone old enough to have grown up with a host of classic 70's series such as Happy Days, the Incredible Hulk, The Six Million Dollar Man, Little House on the Prarie and Charlies Angel's to name but a few will surely have fond memories of Lynda Carter spinning into action as Wonder Woman. Lynda, who had very little previous acting experience managed to play Wonder Woman with such incredible warmth, innocence and a real sense of fun that it is hard to see how they can cast anyone for the upcoming movie, her build, personality and most of all her amazing warm smile have made her in so many people's eyes (mine included) the definitive Wonder Woman. Watching the series again on DVD (whether ABC's 1940s set season or CBS's 1970's ones) brings back so many happy childhood memories and yes I did, and still do have a big crush on Lynda! OK, it's not Shakespeare but then it does what television should, it entertains and it makes you feel good about life something todays TV producers should think long and hard about about in a society where reality and realism seems to be forced on us at every turn. A quote by legendary Hollywood actress Doris Day sums it up, when asked what she thought of the trend towards realism in movies she said "I go to see a movie to get away from real life, if I really wanted to see real life then I'd become a social worker"

Wonder Woman is one of the best superhero shows of all time. Lynda Carter's charm and elegance made it appeal to everyone. Who doesn't get excited to see Diana Prince spin around and burst into Wonder Woman? I'm definitely glad that by the 3rd episode the spins starting to make a burst of light and a loud sound. I didn't like the original spin. I always watched this series as a child while it was in syndication in the 80's. After watching the series on DVD, it takes me back to my childhood. However, I've watched them with friends for their first time, and they got hooked on it immediately. The best episodes I would have to say are "The Feminum Mystique 1 and 2" and "Wonder Woman Goes to Hollywood." These have Debra Winger as Wonder Girl and she always adds a lot to the episode. However, Beatrice Colen, "Etta Candy," added a lot by the 3rd episode and on with her adorable facial expressions and sayings. The only negative thing I can say about the first season is that the Nazi Spy theme does get redundant after a while. I think the Network realized this, so the last 3 episodes are based outside of Washington DC. The setting starts to take place in Buenos Aires, Texas, and California instead. But I still found every episode delightful with Lynda Carter's charisma.I recommend this DVD to any Superhero or Lynda Carter fan!