TVholic When this first aired, I didn't like it. It wasn't the Wonder Woman I had seen in the comics. Not even close. A few more viewings over the years didn't change that opinion. But now, after a long break and forty years after its premiere, I can be a bit more objective and less hard-nosed. It really wasn't as bad as I used to think.A lot of people preferred the Lynda Carter version, but seriously, aside from being somewhat more faithful to the comic, it wasn't that much better. That was just as campy, if not more. Nor was it completely faithful. The familiar twirling costume change was unique to that show, just a shortcut to avoid showing the character having to find a place to change or stash her clothes and costume. Early episodes didn't even have the "explosion," just a fade between wardrobe. And seriously, how many times can one watch Six Million Dollar Man-style leaps, which were also not from the comic? This Wonder Woman seemed to use her wits to get out of jams more than the better-known one did.I did get a little bored with the constant parade of perils in this movie. Seems she was under attack every ten minutes. Just in time for a commercial break, of course. These Amazons were also annoying. Every time they spoke to each other, they were spouting stilted fortune cookie platitudes rather than sounding like actual dialog.Ricardo Montalban as Abner Smith was probably the best part of the movie. Suave, classy, charismatic, charming and quite possibly the most honorable, least violent villain in TV history. Definitely not the clichéd murderous adversary trying to kill the hero by whatever means necessary. He never even lost his temper and yelled at his henchmen no matter how many times they disobeyed orders or failed. This was a proto-Roarke, a wise, imaginative, level-headed boss who was intelligent and anticipated almost every contingency. (The white suit didn't hurt, either, although even Mr. Roarke sometimes displayed a darker side not seen here.) And he never lost his composure even in the face of defeat and incarceration. He would have been splendid as her arch-enemy had this series been ordered, that rarest of animals, the likable villain that one could almost root for. Not to be confused with anti-heroes who were flawed but had good intentions. This was a selfish person who maintained his dignity, civility, principles and manners even toward his foes.

Estelle Edwards I don't know....maybe there is something wrong with me, but I actually loved this flick the first time I saw it. Yes, it was ABC's first treatment of the comic book heroine, even though it had little or no resemblance to the original character. Still, I considered it a down-to-earth interpretation which offered the same level of excitement, and, perhaps, more accessible for those adults who - (horrors!) - didn't care for comic books as children. Taking a comic book hero to live action television or film can be very tricky. You somehow have to strike the right balance between the fantastic and reality - which is why I loved this feature. Not many women would look good in the original Wonder Woman costume from the comic book! (Like myself and my bulges, for example..) It's safe to say, however, that more women would be more comfortable in the outfit worn by Cathy Lee Crosby. Her version of 'Wonder Woman' gives us a character who is more like an efficient secretary who also doubles as an agent with special skills and weapons at her disposal. In this movie, 'Wonder Woman' is blonde, but that's no problem for me either. It could be that this treatment allows the more practical-minded among us to dream and fantasize. Who hasn't dreamed of leading the life of a 'James Bond' or 'Diana Rigg'-type of character? That's the appeal of this ABC movie. Anybody who grew up watching stuff like 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.', 'The Avengers', 'The Saint' or similar shows would enjoy this flick, even if they weren't big on 'Wonder Woman' as a kid! It's simply great adventure for most except the die-hard purists, I guess.And I don't mind saying that around the time this movie came out, I dreamed of finding a similar outfit to wear! I had to be about 13 years old!

jmreiter I have to agree, it was crap. It could have benefitted from the showing of Cathy Lee Crosby(Diana/WonderWoman) in some direr straits than what was seen; i.e. B/G instead of just B. Call me a geek, call me a Misogynist Perv, hentai, what ever, but anything would have saved that calamity.

atrac As the previous reviewer has commented, fans of the "Wonder Woman" comic and the later effort by Lynda Carter will overall be very disappointed. Indeed, this is not the Wonder Woman we are used to (different 70's style "no cleavage" costume, blond hair) but Cathy Lee Crosby is indeed a wonder to behold. Having moved on from semi-pro tennis player with little acting experience, she holds her own well against foe Ricardo Montalban (although this "foe" has to be one of the most charming, non-threatening villains ever portrayed in a Super Hero film). Notable appearance by original "Price Is Right" gal Anitra Ford as a fellow Paradise Island "lady gone bad." Quirky highlights include a "James Bond" type arsenal of bracelets, a "hidden" not-so-magic lasso, and, low and behold, Wonder Woman actually checking in to a hotel (perhaps someone would notice she's really Diana Price?). And who could ever forget Artie Butler's catchy theme that sounds like it uses a Dentist's drill as the main instrument. Believe it or not, I do enjoy this TV Movie as an "alternative" Wonder Woman, but I'm just glad that ABC gave the Super Heroine another chance after this failed Pilot. The world may have never met Lynda Carter.