TV

'CHiPs' - California Highway Patrols - was a mainstay of disco-era TV, and still stands today as an immensely enjoyable throwback to the period. Created in 1977, the show followed a troupe of California motorcycle cops as they patrol the Golden State's freeways looking for ne'er-do-wells of all stripes.

Leading the way was Officer Francis "Ponch" Poncherello, a carefree cop with a devastating, lady-killing smile and an attitude to match. His partner through most of the series' six-year run was blonde-haired Officer Jonathan Baker, who balanced Ponch's free spirit with a healthy dose of reason and logic. Actor Larry Wilcox left the show in 1982, and was replaced by Tom Reilly, playing Officer Bobby "Hot Dog" Nelson.