But his most recognizable parts were in support of others Ms. Burnett on her hit comedy-variety show, and Ms. Carter, who played Wonder Woman on ABC and then CBS in the 1970s. Lyle Waggoner was an American actor and former model who is best known for appearing on 'The Carol Burnett Show' for 7 years starting in 1967, and for his role as Steve Trevor on the 'Wonder Woman' television series based on the eponymous DC Comics character portrayed by Lynda Carter. After 10 seasons, another cast member left: Harvey Korman. Mr. Waggoner started on The Carol Burnett Show when it began in 1967 and stayed with the program for seven seasons, going from eye-candy announcer to important player in an ensemble cast that also included Harvey Korman, Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence, in addition to Ms. Burnett. He then joined the cast of "Wonder Woman," alongside Lynda Carter, as Steve Trevor, a soldier who crash-landed on Wonder Woman's mysterious island of Amazon women. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Though Waggoner enjoyed his time on the show, he always wanted to do more with his career. The television heartthrob from the 1960s and 1970s was the proverbial tall, dark and classically handsome actor. Carol Burnett's departure a year earlier led to Waggoner landing the role of Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman's pilot and first season. ? The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, shortly after news first broke of Waggoner's death, to pay tribute . and "The ABC Comedy Hour" before landing in the cast of "The Carol Burnett Show," along with Harvey Korman and Vicki Lawrence. When Waggoner asked the studio if they would rent a motor home from him, he bought one and started charging for it. [7], A year after leaving Carol Burnett, Waggoner landed the role of Steve Trevor for the pilot and first season of the television series Wonder Woman starring Lynda Carter. [1] They married in 1961 and had two sons. Lyle Waggoner has died at the age of 84, reports TMZ. Waggoner is survived by his wife, two sons and four grandchildren. [5] Initially set during World War II, when the subsequent two seasons advanced the timeline to the 1970s, Waggoner played Steve Trevor, Jr.[5]. While he was famous for being a heartthrob in Hollwyood, the sketch comedy series offered him the chance to play more silly and fun roles.