TV Actresses From The 1970s That We Love

By Toby Tunwase

The 1970s were a time of change; everyone agreed. One major change was the creation of edgier television shows.

The producers of television decided to adapt to the modern world. In the past, TV programs mainly featured proper and mild-mannered wives and mothers but in the 70’s all that changed. Sexy, provocative women graced the screens, and they were anything but dowdy.

This list contains some of the hottest American actresses that reshaped the 1970s.

1. Farrah Fawcett

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Her blond beauty caught the eye of television viewers when she made her debut in the late 1960s. After featuring in a television commercial, she was cast in movies such as Harry O and Charlie’s Angels – the movie that accelerated her career. Farrah Fawcett had gorgeous hair and a perky look that women everywhere coveted back in the ’70s.

2. Marilu Henner

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Her most recognizable role may have been as Elaine Nardo from the TV series Taxi. In a dingy garage, she teamed up with some tough-as-nails men and stood firm regardless. Marilu was like the pretty girl next door with a sexy personality.

3. Lynda Carter

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The 70s also saw another pretty face on television: Wonder Woman. Acting as Diana Prince, the Wonder Woman, Carter captured many viewers’ hearts. She was a sexy, fit, and smart superheroine that everyone admired. Wonder Woman’s lasso caught many men and women indeed!

These and some other sexy ’70s actresses paved the way for a future generation of stunning actresses to grace the entertainment scene.