Wonder Woman actor Lyle Waggoner, who was also on The Carol Burnett Show for seven years and worked on Fantasy Island, dies at age 84
One of the great staples on TV in the 1960s and 1079s, Lyle Waggoner, has died at the age of 84.
The handsome star was surrounded by his family as he ‘died peacefully at his home Tuesday morning after a battling an illness,’ according to TMZ.
The Kansas native had a long run on The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 until 1974 then was a fixture on Wonder Woman with Lynda Carter from 1975 until 1979.
Gone too soon! Lyle Waggoner, who co-starred with Lynda Carter on Wonder Woman in the 1970s, died at the age of 84; seen in 1976
A handsome boss: In 1975 was cast as Major Steve Trevor opposite Carter’s Wonder Woman. He played the boss to her alter ego Diana Prince
Lyle found it easy to get work in Hollywood thanks to his movie star looks.
His first job was in 1966 as Aikens on the TV series Gunsmoke. And then he was up for the part of Batman on the TV series but lost it to Adam West.
He had roles on the hit TV series Lost In Space and Marcus Welby MS before landing a part as a team player on The Carol Burnett Show.
He had a way with the ladies: Lyle seen Zsa Zsa Gabor on Supertrain in 1979
Always looking good: He was on the Happy days episode Dreams Can Come True in 1980 with Marion Ross, Scott Baio, Al Molinaro, Erin Moran, Lynda Goodfriend, Henry Winkler
Some of his most famous characters were in The Old Folks skit and he also did many fake commercials. Lyle also served as an announcer for the show.
He bounced around from The Love Boat II movie in 1977 to a role on the classic TV series Maude, and then in 1975 was cast as Major Steve Trevor opposite Carter’s Wonder Woman.
The show was an instant hit, even when it switched from WWII to the 1970s.
The funny man: On Mork & Mindy with Robin Williams, right, in 1981
It was back to guest starring roles after that as he appeared on Charlie’s Angels, Mork & Mindy and The Love Boat.
In 1982 he had a recurring role on Romance Theatre.
Three episodes of Fantasy Island followed as did Happy Days, Hardcastle and McCormick and Simon & Simon.
A good set for him: The tall actor often appeared on The Love Boat; seen with Richard Kline, Jennifer Salt
In the 1990s he worked on several movies including Gypsy Angels (1990) and Dead Women in Lingerie (1991).
His last gig was on the TV series war At Home in 2005.
Lyle had been married to Sharon Kennedy since 1960. He had two children: Beau and Jason.
The actor was also a businessman as he started Star Waggons which provides customized trailers for movies and TV shows. The company has around 800 and revenues are about $17M annually.
His true love: With wife Sharon Kennedy attend American Foundation of the Performing Arts Gala in 1991 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills