CHiPs.

we need cookie to come and tell us the story about erik's dogs.

RJG - you have PF stuff (not Puffenstuff) that I covet. I want to arrange a trade - is the above address OK to send a mail to?

Does that count if it was never really a series?

Thinking of CHiPs reminds me of what television is missing today— Roller Disco!

This summation on Wikipedia is total lulz:

A Typical "CHiPs" Episode

"CHiPs" episodes were usually a combination of light comedy and melodrama. A typical episode would start with Ponch and Jon being assigned to patrol an interesting beat, such as Malibu or the Sunset Strip. In a staff briefing, Sgt. Getraer would warn CHiPs to be on the lookout for a criminal operation, such as people staging accidents as part of an insurance scheme or punk rockers breaking into cars. A few interesting, unrelated vignettes might transpire during the course of "routine" traffic stops. A light-hearted subplot would also be included, such as Harlan trying to hide a stray dog from Getraer. A more serious theme, such as Ponch trying to keep a kid from his old neighborhood out of a life of crime, might also be included. After a few failed attempts to apprehend the gang that had been menacing L.A.'s freeways, the episode would invariably culminate in Ponch and Jon leading a chase of the suspects (often assisted by other members of the division), climaxing with a spectacular series of stunt car crashes. The show then typically featured a dénouement of Ponch and Jon participating in a new activity (such as jet skiing or skydiving), designed to showcase the pair's glamorous Southern California lifestyle. Often, Ponch would attempt to impress a woman he had met during the episode with his athletic prowess, only to fall and provide Jon, Getraer and others with a hearty laugh.

Classic for this episode: http://www.chips-tv.com/Guide/Episode/516.shtml

Episode Guide: Season 5: Battle of the Bands
516 - Battle of the Bands
Original Airdate: 31-Jan-1982

Plot: After slashing some tires, some punks break into the van of the band "Snow Pink". After stealing guitars, they then set the brakes loose on the van and let it roll down the hill. Ponch and Jon chase the punks but they manage to get away. Back at Central, Jon, Getraer, and Harlan give Ponch some ribbing about his singing. Later, they head out to talk to Snow Pink herself. They return a sliced-up microphone but inform her they haven't found her guitars yet. At her club, Duke is screening tapes. He invites the band "Pain" to be in the Battle of the Bands. We soon find out that "Pain" is the punks' band! Later, at Central, Grossie slam dances against the lockers and tells the history of slam dancing. A classic "CHiPs" moment! Shortly thereafter, Ponch and Jon go visit "Pain". Just before they're about to go inside, one of the band members throws a bass guitar off the roof and onto a car causing a multiple-vehicle accident. After making sure a man's okay, they chase the punks who escape on their motorcycles. The punks climb a barb-wire fence and escape. After Ponch leaves to get ready for his performance, Jon goes to try to talk Duke into more security. When Jon and Ponch meet up again, Ponch admits he's happy being a CHP and doesn't want to give it up. That night, at the Battle of the Bands, "Pain" rips up the bathroom while "Snow Pink" performs. Soon enough, "Pain" begins disrupting the audience. When Duke tries to kick them out, they threaten him with a knife. After the commercial, "Pain" performs. Punks in the audience start slam dancing as Snow Pink notices her guitar being used by a member of "Pain". Since "Pain" locked everyone out, Jon breaks a window to get in. He finds Duke tied up in a closet. Jon enters the concert hall and "Pain" runs off as a riot starts. Police officers get the crowd under control with Jon's vocal help. As the leader of "Pain" tries to escape, Ponch rides up causing the punk to spill. The punk threatens to blow them both up by holding a lighter near leaking gas. Ponch blows out the flame and saves the day. Back inside, Ponch performs "Celebration" in front of Grossie, Turner, Baricza, Harlan, Jon, Getraer, and Bonnie. When he finishes, the winner of the Battle of the Bands is announced as "Snow Pink".

Great Quote: "Oh Ponch! You were terrific last night!" -Bonnie to Ponch (regarding his singing)
Great Scene: Ponch singing "Celebration"

Guest Stars: Susan Richardson (as Snow Pink), Bill Forsythe (aka "William Forsythe" as Trasher), Doug McClure (from Out of this World as Duke), Daniel Davies (as Potato Head), James Margolin (as Fido), Lori Street (as Surfer Girl), David Boyle (as Father), Shepherd (as Snow's Band), and Jeff Harlan (as Disc Jockey)
Written by: Larry Mollin
Directed by: Barry Crane

Fun Fact:
This episode has original music and Erik Estrada singing "Celebration"!

Mistakes:
-The punks open Snow Pink's van by wrapping a chain around the door handle. That's a strange technique!
-Before the van jumps onto the beach the volleyball players run. How could they be sure the van was going to jump onto the beach?
-Ponch and Jon must be psychic. Without seeing the punks set the van in motion down the hill, they chase them.
-When the guitar causes an accident, there's nobody in the crashing white car.
-After checking one person at that accident, Ponch and Jon leave. They ignore everyone else.

Ha! That's definitely one of my favorites.

Smooth move, Jon.

I was thinking about this show a few weeks ago. I remember this episode where they're at a petrol station. Ponch washes his face in water from an outside tap, and goes temporarily blind. Later Jon visits him in the hospital, and Ponch starts talking excitedly about a nurse who "gives a mean sponge bath". Of course 6/7 year old me didn't understand at all why anyone would be excited about receiving a sponge bath...

best show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J74malts11Y

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Larry still enjoys studying international military strategists

Not their work, just the strategists.

Wait hold on:

collecting French Burgundy wines or its counterpart, California Pinot Noirs

Is this actually correct or is it, as I suspect, a classic case of wishing it was?

And would a UK Conservative Party booze up notice the difference?