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Chips
Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada
© 1977 Gene Trindl Chips
Erik Estrada
©1977 Gene Trindl Chips
Erik Estrada
© 1978 Gene Trindl Chips
Erik Estrada
© 1977 Gene Trindl Chips
Erik Estrada
© 1977 Gene Trindl Chips
Erik Estrada
© 1977 Gene Trindl CHIPS Billy Barty 1979 NBC CHIPS Erik Estrada 1979 NBC CHIPS Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox 1978 NBC CHIPS Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada 1978 NBC CHIPS Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada 1977 NBC CHiPs CHiPs CHiPs

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View the latest pictures, photos and images from CHiPs - "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 occassion, Ponch and Jon were assisted by a female "Chippie" at first, the very beautiful Sindy Cahill; and later...