CHiPs is an American crime drama television series created by Rick Rosner, that originally aired on NBC from September 15, 1977, to May 1, 1983. It follows the lives of two motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol. The series ran for 139 episodes over six seasons, plus one reunion television film in October 1998.
Genre | Crime drama |
Created by | Rick Rosner |
Developed by | Paul Playdon |
Starring | Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada, Robert Pine, Tom Reilly |
Theme music composer | John Parker |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 6 |
No. of episodes | 139 (and 1 TV movie) |
Running time | 48 minutes |
Production company(s) | Rosner Television, MGM Television |
Distributor | MGM/UA Television Distribution, (1982-1984), Warner Bros. Television Distribution (currently) |
Original network | NBC |
Picture format | 4:3 |
About CHiPs
Buddy cop action comedy film about two men who come to work for the California Highway Patrol in Los Angeles. They are polar opposites but come together to fight crimes and jail the bad guys. The film was written and directed by Dax Shepard.
Achievement of CHiPs
The movie won the Barry L. Bumstead Award at the 38th Golden Raspberry Awards.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About CHiPs
California Highway Patrol.. Television series by MGM Television.