September 15, 1977 marks the inception of one of the most popular TV series of all time. The series’ pilot episode shows Jon and Ponch quest in chasing a sports car theft ring. The main characters were joined by Robert Pine as Sergeant Joseph (Joe) Getraer, Lew Saunders as Officer Gene Fritz, Brodie Greer as Officer Barry "Bear" Baricza, Paul Linke as Officer Arthur (Artie) "Grossie" Grossman, Lou Wagner as Harlan Arliss, Automobile/Motorcycle Mechanic, Brianne Leary as Officer Sindy Cahill, Randi Oakes as Officer Bonnie Clark , Michael Dorn as Officer Jebediah Turner, Tom Reilly as Officer Bobby "Hot Dog" Nelson, Tina Gayle as Officer Kathy Linahan, Bruce Penhall as Cadet/Officer Bruce Nelson, Clarence Gilyard, Jr. as Officer Benjamin Webster and Bruce Jenner as Officer Steve McLeish.

This badge is similar to the CHP badge they used. You just have to change the logo and the lettering to "Police Motorcycle Officer". In 2005, a motion picture version of CHiPs was announced. Rumor has it that the original partners will have cameo appearances while Wilmer Valderrama will play as Ponch. However, the production hasn’t started yet. CHiPs CostumesCHiPs leading men Jon and Ponch wears a tan short sleeve uniform shirt with the CHP badge and CHP sleeve emblems. In the fifth season, Estrada went on strike and didn't appear in seven episodes due to conflict with his on-screen partner. As a result, Bruce Jenner played the role of Officer Steve McLeish and became Wilcox’s new partner. Wilcox also left the show in the sixth and final season. He was replaced by Tom Reilly as Officer Bobby Nelson. CHiPs is the name of the popular American drama series that ran from 1977 to 1983 and is also the acronym for the California Highway Patrol. The series shows the adventures of two police motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol played by Larry Wilcox as the calm and level-headed Officer Jonathan A. Baker, and Erik Estrada as the macho, playful and wild Officer Francis (Frank) Llewelyn "Ponch" Poncherello. This shirt below is the official CHP shirt as per the ones they wear on the show our style #11050 which also matches the breeches. CHiPs has become a worldwide hit. Fans of the show have collected items that were used in the production, including motorcycles and uniforms and replicate Jon and Ponch's uniform in the show as costumes in parties. Below we've listed items that are similar, if not the same brand/model, as the items used in CHiPs. Helmets

The CHiPs helmet shows the winged wheel CHP badge. You can get this badge design below< printed on your helmet with blue "Police Motorcycle Officer" Lettering from Intapol . As Police Motorcycle Officers, Jon and Ponch have to wear tan motorcycle breeches with blue and silver strips as shown in the photos.