Fans of classic 1980s television were treated to a delightful blast from the past this week when one of the era's most celebrated actresses made a rare public appearance. Stepfanie Kramer, forever remembered as Sergeant Dee Dee McCall from the hit series Hunter, turned heads in Los Angeles, looking remarkably youthful at 69.
A Timeless Appearance in Los Angeles
While running errands in LA on Wednesday, Kramer showcased an elegance that seemed untouched by time. Dressed in a chic black-and-white ensemble with a bold print that hinted at her rock-and-roll spirit, she appeared as if she had stepped straight out of the 1980s. This effortless sophistication is no surprise to those who remember her being crowned 'the most beautiful woman in the history of television' in a landmark 1988 TV Guide poll.
Her iconic role as Fred Dryer's partner on Hunter began in 1984 and lasted for seven seasons, after which she left to pursue a music career. However, her television legacy was already firmly established, with memorable parts in other major shows including Starsky & Hutch, Dynasty, Bosom Buddies, and Knots Landing.
A Prolific and Honoured Career
Following her departure from Hunter, Kramer maintained a busy schedule in television and film throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Her credits include films such as Coins in the Fountain (1990), Twin Sisters (1992), and The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold (2006). She also reprised her most famous role for two Hunter TV movies in 2002 and 2003, though a planned NBC revival that same year was cancelled after only four episodes.
Her contributions to the industry have been widely recognised. In 2015, she was honoured as an “Icon of Television” at the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival. More recently, in 2025, she was celebrated at the 35th Shanghai Television Festival for her work on Hunter, which became a phenomenally popular show in China.
Life Beyond the Screen
Kramer has never limited herself to acting. She has worked as a writer and producer, collaborating with figures like David Chisolm and Chip Hayes. Her passion for music and theatre has seen her involved in staged readings of musicals including A Twist of Fate and Doc Holliday: The Musical.
Embracing the digital age, she hosts the YouTube podcast Reflections with Stepfanie Kramer and is currently producing a new interview podcast titled The Other Side with Stepfanie Kramer.
On a personal note, Kramer was married to Mark Richards from 1992 until their divorce in 2001. Their daughter, Lily Richards, born in 1994, is now an actress, writer, and director. Kramer has proudly stated on her official website that her daughter is 'the greatest production I’ve ever been involved in.' This latest sighting proves that Stepfanie Kramer remains a captivating and enduring figure from a golden age of television.
