The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.
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- 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Robert Pine | ... |
Sgt. Joseph Getraer
(139 episodes, 1977-1983)
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| Erik Estrada | ... |
Officer Frank Poncherello
(139 episodes, 1977-1983)
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| Larry Wilcox | ... |
Officer Jon Baker
(117 episodes, 1977-1982)
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| Paul Linke | ... |
Officer Arthur Grossman
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(116 episodes, 1977-1983)
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Brodie Greer | ... |
Officer Barry Baricza
(112 episodes, 1977-1982)
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| Lou Wagner | ... |
Harlan Arliss
(81 episodes, 1978-1983)
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| Randi Oakes | ... |
Officer Bonnie Clark
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(69 episodes, 1977-1982)
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| Michael Dorn | ... |
Officer Jebediah Turner
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(60 episodes, 1977-1982)
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Lew Saunders | ... |
Officer Gene Fritz
(28 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Tom Reilly | ... |
Officer Bobby 'Hot Dog' Nelson
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(23 episodes, 1982-1983)
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Tina Gayle | ... |
Officer Kathy Linahan
(22 episodes, 1982-1983)
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Brianne Leary | ... |
Officer Sindy Cahill
(22 episodes, 1978-1979)
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| Clarence Gilyard Jr. | ... |
Officer Benjamin Webster
(20 episodes, 1982-1983)
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| Bruce Penhall | ... |
Officer Bruce Nelson
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(18 episodes, 1982-1983)
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| Caitlyn Jenner | ... |
Officer Steve McLeish
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(7 episodes, 1981)
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| Gwynne Gilford | ... |
Betty Getraer
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(6 episodes, 1979-1981)
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| Ellen Geer | ... |
Julie Barris
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(5 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Alyscia Maxwell | ... |
Housewife
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(5 episodes, 1978-1981)
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Ari Sorko-Ram | ... |
Shain
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(5 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Robert Hoff | ... |
Paramedic
(5 episodes, 1977-1980)
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| Katherine Cannon | ... |
Robbie Davis
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(5 episodes, 1978-1981)
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| Danny Bonaduce | ... |
Billy Rogers
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(4 episodes, 1978-1983)
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| Keith Coogan | ... |
Roland
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(4 episodes, 1978-1983)
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William Long Jr. | ... |
NASCAR Official
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(4 episodes, 1979-1980)
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| Tige Andrews | ... |
Charley Davis
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(3 episodes, 1978-1981)
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| Taylor Lacher | ... |
Harry Saunders
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(3 episodes, 1979-1981)
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| Johnny Seven | ... |
Dawson
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(3 episodes, 1978-1982)
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| William Smith | ... |
Michael Adams
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(3 episodes, 1980-1983)
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| Reb Brown | ... |
Brouillette
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(3 episodes, 1977)
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| Warren Berlinger | ... |
Bickel
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(3 episodes, 1978-1981)
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| Royce D. Applegate | ... |
Roger Brown
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(3 episodes, 1981-1982)
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| Don 'Red' Barry | ... |
Frank Taylor
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(3 episodes, 1978-1980)
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| Paul Gale | ... |
Artie
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(3 episodes, 1979-1981)
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| Jim Brown | ... |
Romo
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(3 episodes, 1979-1983)
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| Danny Wells | ... |
Gordy
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(3 episodes, 1979-1981)
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| Michael Baseleon | ... |
Mesker
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(3 episodes, 1979-1981)
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| Tammy Lauren | ... |
Cheryl Marshall
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(3 episodes, 1980-1983)
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| Cindy Morgan | ... |
Jennifer
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(3 episodes, 1981)
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| Andrew Duggan | ... |
Judson Stamp
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(3 episodes, 1979-1981)
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| Marjorie Bennett | ... |
Mrs. Downey
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(3 episodes, 1977-1978)
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| Robbie Rist | ... |
Brian
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(4 episodes, 1978-1982)
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| Kaye Stevens | ... |
Woman in Phonebooth
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(3 episodes, 1978-1979)
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Stephen Sachs | ... |
Johnny
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Kay Peters | ... |
Judge Linda
(3 episodes, 1977-1978)
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| Cliff Emmich | ... |
Cal
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(3 episodes, 1978-1983)
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| Larry Storch | ... |
Franco
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(3 episodes, 1979-1980)
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Gary Lee Davis | ... |
Biker
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(3 episodes, 1980-1983)
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| William Boyett | ... |
Rhodes
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(3 episodes, 1980-1982)
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K.C. Winkler | ... |
First Girl
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(3 episodes, 1979-1982)
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Gloria Delaney | ... |
Carol
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(3 episodes, 1978-1980)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- 13ème Rue (2003) (France) (tv)
- 13ème Rue (2006) (France) (tv)
- Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (AVRO) (1984) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1983) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Fox Classics (2015) (Japan) (tv)
- La Cinq (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Me-TV (United States) (tv)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1983) (United States) (tv)
- RTL-TV (1980) (Luxembourg) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Saeta TV Canal 10 (1984) (Uruguay) (tv)
- TF1 (1988) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- TF1 (1995) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Warner Home Video (2015) (United States) (DVD) (complete third season)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (locations)
- Film Score Monthly (soundtrack)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Kawasaki Motors (motorcycles)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (titles and opticals)
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
- Unique Movie Cars (picture cars)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
"CHiPs," which stood for California Highway Patrol, followed the daily beats of two state motorcycle patrolmen as they patrolled the freeway system in and around Los Angeles. Officer Jon Baker was the straight, serious officer while Frank "Ponch" Poncherello was the more free- wheeling member of the duo; both reported to Sgt. Joe Getraer, who gave out assignments and advice in handling the cases. Each episode saw a compilation of incidents, ranging from the humorous (e.g., a stranded motorist) to criminal investigations (such as hijackings) and tragic incidents (such as a fiery multi-car pile-up with multiple deaths. Other aspects of Ponch and Jon's daily work were highlighted as well; the social lives of both officers (they were both single) often provided the lighter moments. On occasion, Ponch and Jon were assisted by a female "Chippie" at first, the very beautiful Sindy Cahill; and later, the more wholesome Bonnie Clark. In 1982, Ponch got a new partner, Bobby Nelson (series star Wilcox left the show that year), while Nelson's younger brother, Bruce, was a trainee on the force. By now, the female "Chippie" was the attractive Kathy Lindahan.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jon was among the first characters on a television series to be identified as a Vietnam Veteran. Larry Wilcox had served in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine during the Tet Offensive. See more » |
| Goofs | Throughout the series and regularly in later seasons, car crashes were shown involving vehicles getting airborne after rear-ending another vehicle. This does not happen in actual crashes. In some scenes the ramps used to launch the vehicles are visible. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Lovesick (1996). See more » |
| Quotes |
[a hacker has messed up the CHP's payroll]
Sgt. Joseph Getraer: Now, about the paychecks. Officer Barry Baricza: Yeah, I've got a car payment due! [the other officers start complaining] Sgt. Joseph Getraer: Settle down! Just settle down and we'll try to sort out your paychecks. Officer Barry Baricza: Well, how much was YOUR paycheck? Sgt. Joseph Getraer: [nervously] It's... more than I usually get. [under his breath] Sgt. Joseph Getraer: It's closer to what I deserve. See more » |