The Original "CHiPs"
Frequently Asked Questions

Created by Patrick Delahanty

This FAQ is (you guessed it) UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Section A - Show Info
Section B - Character Info
Section C - Fan Info
Section D - Misc Info & Credits

Section A - Show Info

1) When is CHiPs on?
Monday through Friday at Noon on TNT.
(Plus various special marathons on TNT every so often...)

2) Can I e-mail to TNT about "CHiPs"?
YES! Send e-mail to [email protected]

3) When is the next "CHiPs" marathon?
There is none known. The last one was on Sunday, May 14, 1995 from 8pm to early morning.

Section B - Character Info

1) Who plays who?
This list isn't complete:
Frank Poncherello - Erik Estrada
John Baker - Larry Wilcox
Sgt. Joseph Catraire - Robert Pine
Artie Grossman - Paul Linke
Rex Baricca - Brodie Greer
Bonnie Clark -
Sindy Cahill -
Fritz - Lew Saunders
Jebidiah Turner - Michael Dorn (aka Lt. Worf)
Shain - R.B. Sorko-Ram

2) What are everyone's call numbers?
Catraire - 7 Mary 1
Grossman - 7 Mary 2
Poncherello - 7 Mary 3
Baker - 7 Mary 4
Rex - 7 Adam ?

3) What special talents do the officers have?

Baker: Was once a bowling instructor, attempted writing a book, plays handball better than Ponch, & talented skateboarder
Ponch: Is a talented skateboarder, plays handball & raquetball
Cahill: Knows about biorythms
Shain: Can speak French

4) Does Ponch wear shorts or Speedos to the beach?
Shorts (from "The Surf").

5) What's Ponch's favorite flavor ice cream?
Tutti-frutti (although he has been known to eat strawberry).

6) What famous people have appeared on the show?
Phyllis Diller ("Crack-Up")
Rich Little
HR Puffinstuff
Robbie Rist [aka Oliver from "The Brady Bunch"] ("Neighborhood Watch")
Nana Visitor [aka Major Kira from "Deep Space Nine"]

7) What other movies have "Ponch" and "John" been in?
They were officers "Erik" and "Larry" in Loaded Weapon 1.
Erik Estrada also made a cameo appearance in NBC's "The Nanny".

Section C - Fan Info

1) Is there an episode guide?
Almost. It is coming soon. If you have any episode summaries, send them to felix before May 19th.

2) Are there any FTP sites with "CHiPs" related files?
Not yet. We're looking for someplace to take our 15Mb QuickTime movie of the theme! Know anyplace?

3) What WWW sites have "CHiPs" stuff?
Just one:
http://www.wpi.edu/~patrickd/CHiPs/CHiPs.html (That's HERE!)

Section D - Misc. Info & Credits

1) Why does this web page suck?
I just started it. Be patient. Give me some time.

2) Who wrote this FAQ?
Not many people have put in any input so far...just Patrick Delahanty and Tim Lewis.

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