CHiPs

CHiPs is an American television series produced by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (licensed from Turner Entertainment). The series was broadcast in Netherlands AVRO.

Story
The series is a light crime-drama about two motorcycle policemen. Erik Estrada plays the macho agent Francis Poncherello ("Frank"), with Larry Wilcox as his straightforward partner Jon Baker. The two are ' Highway Patrolmen ' of the ' Central Los Angeles office ' of the ' 'California Highway Patrol(CHP, what the name of the series"CHiPs" explains). They become of commands provided by Sergeant Joe Getraer (Joseph), played by Robert Pine. The two reason on a Kawasaki Z1000 P, where the P stands for Police.

Some episodes, especially in the first season, have a comic relief. Cases that are treated are among other escaped criminals, traffic accidents and speeding. The series was aimed at a young audience, what the reason was for not too violent action and, above all, humor.

Characters

 * Larry Wilcox as Officer Jonathan a. Baker (1977-1982)
 * Erik Estrada as Officer Francis (Frank) Llewelyn Poncherello
 * Robert Pine as Sergeant Joe Getraer (Joseph)
 * Lew Saunders as Officer Gene Fritz (1977-1979)
 * Brodie Greer as Officer Barry Baricza (1977-1982)
 * Paul Linke as Officer Artie (Arthur) Grossman
 * Lou Wagner as Harlan Arliss (1978-1983)
 * Brianne Leary as Officer Sindy Cahill (1978-1980)
 * Randi Oakes as Officer Bonnie Clark (1979-1982)
 * Michael Dorn as Officer Jebediah Turner (1979-1982)
 * Tom Reilly as Officer Bobby Nelson (1982-1983)
 * Tina Gayle as Officer Kathy Linahan (1982-1983)
 * Goostav Guest Halibutt as Sergeant Smith (1977-1983)
 * Bruce Penhall as Cadet/Officer Bruce Nelson (1982-1983)
 * Clarence Gilyard as Officer Benjamin Webster (1982-1983)