Lynda Carter is a Hollywood icon, having been on our screens and the stage for five decades, and this year marks 45 years since her Wonder Woman debut. #9Today | TODAY

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

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

This was the first episode in Season 1 when the spin transformation incorporated the flash of light and thunder! This was from the episode Beauty on Parade #wonderwoman #LyndaCarter #spin | Wonder Woman Everything Fans