Smithsonian celebrates golden anniversary of 'Wonder Woman' TV series with Lynda Carter

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Smithsonian celebrates golden anniversary of ‘Wonder Woman’ TV series with Lynda Carter

Jimmy Alexander | [e-mail]
March 9, 2026, 6:22 AM

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Lynda Carter honors 50 years of Wonder Woman in DC

Throughout March, WTOP is celebrating Women’s History Month. Join us on-air and online as we honor the achievements of women in the D.C. region.

Before there was Captain Marvel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or even Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games,” there was the first widely recognized female superhero and action hero: Wonder Woman.

The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum celebrated the 50th anniversary of the “Wonder Woman” TV series on ABC, before moving to CBS. ... The Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building was packed on March 5 for a conversation with Lynda Carter, the actor who brought Diana Prince and Wonder Woman to life.

Carter was joined on stage by Patty Jenkins, the director, writer and producer behind the “Wonder Woman” movie franchise, starring Gal Gadot. ... The line to get into the event stretched out the door. Before it began, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), waited patiently, and refused an offer to skip the line, even though she and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) were guest speakers.

Showing the broad appeal of Wonder Woman, attendees included people of all ages, races and genders. The one thing they all had in common: all rose to their feet once Carter graced the stage.


The Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building was packed on March 5 for a conversation with Lynda Carter (middle), the actor who brought Diana Prince and Wonder Woman to life.(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

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Cover of the Wonder Woman #1 comic book. (Courtesy Smithsonian Institution)

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Jimmy Alexander
Jimmy Alexander has been a part of the D.C. media scene as a reporter for DC News Now and a long-standing voice on the Jack Diamond Morning Show. Now, Alexander brings those years spent interviewing newsmakers like President Bill Clinton, Paul McCartney and Sean Connery, to the WTOP Newsroom.
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1. Talented, beautiful, and hates Trump too!

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2. And March 10 is birthday 100 for Amazing Stories.

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3. Lynda Carter

is awesome!