Trivia

He was the owner of "Star Waggons, Inc.", the largest supplier of studio location rental trailers in the entertainment industry.

He was the first Playgirl centerfold in June, 1973.

He was considered for the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne on the 1960s TV series Batman (1966) and did a screen test along with Peter R.J. Deyell who was portraying Dick Grayson/Robin, but lost the role to Adam West.

In 1976, the Encino, California Chamber of Commerce appointed Waggoner "Mayor" of Encino. This is an honorary "goodwill ambassador" position. In addition to Waggoner, it has been held by other celebrities, including Steve Allen, Mike Connors, Fred Travalena, Ronnie Schell and Cesare Danova.

In 1974, he left The Carol Burnett Show (1967) under mutual agreement with the producer.

He was unavailable for a cameo appearance in Wonder Woman (2017) due to his participation in the cast reunion of Carol Burnett's variety show. While Lyle performed as Steve Trevor (both Senior and Junior) throughout the 1970s television series of "Wonder Woman", its first season was set during World War II. The 2017 theatrical film is set during World War I.

He was cremated at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in its crematory. His family had an outdoor memorial service for him at Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades due to the coronavirus pandemic. His additional outdoor memorial service was at George Washington Memorial Park in Jackson, Wyoming.

Before he became an actor, he was once a door-to-door encylopedia salesman.

Owned homes in Westlake Village (California) and Jackson Hole (Wyoming), as well as Manzanillo (Mexico).

Son of Marie (Isern) and Myron Waggoner. He was of German descent.

Son, Jason Waggoner, won "Today Throws a Wedding" on Today (1952) in September, 2006.

Had two sons, Jason Waggoner and Beau Waggoner, and four grandchildren.

His name was sarcastically mentioned in the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" episode "Populations".

Brother-in-law of Penny Kennedy. Uncle of Brice Kennedy and Angela Kennedy.