CHiPs was a cop show that aired from 1977-1983, about the lives of two CHP Motor Cycle officers. It staring Erik Estrada as the cool but accident prone
Frank "Ponch" Poncherello and
Larry Wilcox as his calm level headed partner
Jon Baker. Robert Pine also starred as the no nonsense but kind hearted Sergeant Joseph Getraer. Plots usually revolved around chasing out of control drivers, saving peoples lives in car crashes, and going after burglars. But there was also
sub plots involving the Officers social lives and SoCal lifestyle.
Opening scenes featured the actual California Highway Patrol building, located under the Santa Monica Freeway in down town L.A. The theme song and
Crash scenes were filmed around the valley on unopened streches of Freeways.
A made for TV movie came out in '
98 called CHiPs '99, starring many of the original cast members.
CHiPs is probably one of
the best shows ever. Motor cycles, car crashes, hot chicks, cool scenary, what more could ya
ask for. Can't wait for season 3 to be released on
DVD.