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	Last May 28, Ron Samuels became "Mr. Wonder Woman." That wonderful nonsense comes from the fact that on the day named, Samuels married Lynda Carter, a statuesque beauty queen who molded her five-foot, eight-inch figure into CBS's "Wonder Woman," an innocent piece of drivel that will mark its second season on the tube this year.

	In the past, semi-critical remarks here have drawn huge responses from fans of a particular actor or actress or a particular show. Hell hath no fury like a fan scorned.

	So I imagine that "Wonder Woman" has her fans, although only God in his infinite wisdom knows why.

Sociologists have been studying the tastes of that unique species known as the television addict for nearly 30 years now and have not come up with any set of rules that clearly defines the breed.

They seem to be as varied as the strata of man himself. The snob avers he or she watches very little television, except perhaps an occasional drama or opera on a Public Broadcasting System channel.

At the other end of the spectrum is the idiot who glues himself to the set and watches everything from test patterns to "Final Word." No matter how uplifting or childish, there is a viewer for every season.

For her credits, Miss Carter was selected Miss World-USA in 1973 and was elected "most talented student" while still attending Arcadis Titans High School in her native Phoenix, Ariz. She has studied with Stella Adler and Charles Conrad, but after that - zilch.

It is a wonder that "Wonder Woman" became a star so fast. At one point earlier this year, her T-shirts and wall posters were being outsold only by the ubiquitous Farrah-Fawcett Majors.

When not posing for pictures or filming the series, Miss Carter has been working on a solo record album and developing a nightclub act for Las Vegas. From what I have seen of the Junoesque Miss Carter, all she would have to do in a nightclub act to get the players away from the gaming tables would be to go onstage and stand.

The CBS entry also features a long time favorite in Lyle Waggoner, who is listed as "also starring" with Miss Carter.

That's a bit of an, insult to the popular Waggoner, who seems to have a fan cult all of his own. At least he has been able to learn his trade.

But, for all of its faults, "Wonder Woman" still has some things going for it. For openers, it fills a spot in prime time in most markets. Secondly, it is so patently stupid it isn't going to strain anyone's brain cells, and, thirdly, it won't hurt the rhubarb.

Considering some of the other entries this season, that should be enough to warrant the network to renew it come winter.

But I would like to make a suggestion to Miss Carter or her new husband (who is also her personal manager.

Instead of getting up an act for the sports at Las Vegas, why not get up an act for the sophisticates on the rodeo and county fair circuit.

The act would fit right in with all the horses and cows.

COVER STORY : No Wonder she's a star

Lynda Carter, TV's Wonder Woman (pictured on TV Showtime cover), came to town earlier this year, but disappointed her fans by not wearing her brief red, white, blue and gold costume. She appeared at the Auto-Roma Show at Convention Center in January, wearing sweater and slacks.

She can be seen in costume on CBS Friday nights (8, Ch. 8), with the exception of tonight, when she is replaced by a pilot film, "The Incredible Hulk."

Wonder Woman was on ABC last year. The show has not been a ratings success on either network, in spite of Miss Carter's spectacular looks.

She was married in May to her manager, Ron Samuels, who also manages Lindsay (Bionic Woman) Wagner, Jaclyn (Charlie's Angel) Smith and actress Jennifer O'Neill.

US magazine said that Samuels will probably make about $700,000 this year from the 15% he gets from his clients, which include four other lesser knowns. The magazine speculates that Ms. Carter, Smith and Wagner will earn more than one million each this year.

Miss Carter is almost five feet nine inches tall. She said her height was a problem during her high school years in Phoenix. She said she was too tall to be on the pep squad and too tall to feel comfortable on a date or at ease anywhere.

In 1973 she won the Miss World-USA title. She has signed a record contract with CBS. Miss Carter is also working on an act for Las Vegas.

In the US magazine article, Miss Carter said "Nobody can mess with me or take advantage of me because of my husband, Ron. I don't see my career threatening our relationship, but if it did, I'd quit. I'd follow Ron to the ends of the earth."