Chips, which stands for california highway patrols, first aired in the 1970s and became a massive ratings success, combining action, melodrama and comedy in the daily lives of two state motorcycle officers patrolling the freeway system in sun drenched los angeles. Officer jon baker played by larry wilcox is the straight laced, serious character while frank ponch poncherello played by cheesy yet loveable erik estrada is the more free wheeling member of the duo. Throughout the show's run, episodes ranged from the humorous such as helping a stranded motorist to the tragic a multi car pile up with multiple deaths to the downright bizarre using a circus elephant to tow a broken down truck!. Other aspects of ponch and jon's daily lives weave through the series, with the social activity of both officers they're single providing many lighter moments. And on occasion, ponch and jon are assisted by a female chippie, initially played by the beautiful sindy cahill. For the first time all 22 episodes from the first season of chips are released together on dvd, with six discs in the collection and bonus extras, including the original pilot episode and extended opening sequence music. Synopsis where the rubber meets the road and the bad guys meet the badge that's where you'll find california highway patrol motorcycle officers jon larry wilcox and ponch erik estrada. Set in the sun drenched sprawl of los angeles, chips combines action, heroics and fun in 22 season one episodes whose event packed storylines range from freeway gridlock let's use a circus elephant to tow that broken axled truck! To wild roadway pursuits who's that beautiful woman lead footing a rolls royce?, from spilled onions crying time, fellas to pure venom an overturned van loaded with...sssnakes!. Attention all units report now for arresting entertainment! Running time 1013 minutes region region 2 subtitles english french italian dutch release date20 aug. 2007