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  Basic "CHiPs"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a fairly basic quiz about the television show "CHiPs." Have fun and keep it under 55!
Average, 10 Qns, liszkaj, Jun 03 16
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  CHiPs   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some questions about "CHiPs," the slightly cheesy, but entertaining, 1970s-80s cop show. Some facts were verified on the "CHiPs Online" web site
Tough, 10 Qns, karock, Jun 03 16
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  More "CHiPs"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another quiz about "CHiPs" to hit the Funtrivia freeway.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Mr Nose, Nov 24 02
Very Difficult
Mr Nose
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trivia question Quick Question
What make of motorcycles did Ponch and Jon ride on the series?

From Quiz "CHiPs"





CHiPs Trivia Questions
1. Who played the role of Officer Frank Poncherello, aka "Ponch"?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: Erik Estrada

Estrada's "Ponch" was always getting into trouble with the higher authorities at the CHP because of his unorthodox style and willingness to take risks. He had a penchant for destroying his motorcycles and causing general disruptions at daily briefings.

2. For how many seasons was "CHiPs" on the air on network TV?

From Quiz CHiPs

Answer: 6

"CHiPs" ran on NBC from the fall of 1977 to the spring of 1983. Reruns have been shown in syndication over the years.

3. What was the name of the Ponch and Jon's immediate supervisor at the CHP?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: Sergeant Joe Getraer

Sergeant Getraer was a hardworking officer who spent, he claimed "80 Hours a Week," supervising his underlings, and riding the beat with them in pursuit of criminals.

4. What was the name of the actor who replaced Larry Wilcox as Ponch's partner for season 6?

From Quiz CHiPs

Answer: Tom Reilly

Tom Reilly played Bobby "Hot Dog" Nelson during the final season of the show. Bruce Nelson, portrayed by Bruce Penhall, became Ponch's partner later in the season. Erik Estrada reportedly did not get along well with Reilly, leading to his diminished role on the show during the second half of the season. Brodie Greer played Barry Baricza and Michael Dorn of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" played Jedediah Turner on "CHiPs."

5. In the episode "Dead Man's Riddle", Ponch and Jon recreate black ice on a mountain road. How do they do this?

From Quiz More "CHiPs"

Answer: On a cold morning they pour water on the road, and run a large fan on it to create ice.

How you could artificially recreate ice by blowing a fan on water is pushing the limits of physical science. Unfortunately, the fan would probably dry the water up, thus no ice..

6. The character of Officer Jon Baker, played by Larry Wilcox, hailed from what Western U.S. state?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: Wyoming

Jon always bragged about the his proficiency in "cowboy" arts. The show tried to play up Jon's "ability" to ride horses, rope cattle, and do all those stereotypical "cowboy" things.

7. In the episode, "The Strippers," Jon's girlfriend's car is stolen. What kind of car was it?

From Quiz More "CHiPs"

Answer: Red Mercedes

Yes it was a Mercedes. The other three vehicles can actually be found in 3 other prominent series from the 1980's. The Red Ferrari, Thomas Magnum's car in "Magnum P.I.," KITT the black Trans Am from "Knight Rider" and the Orange Charger, Bo and Luke's beloved "General Lee" from the "Dukes of Hazzard."

8. What real-life athlete had a brief stint playing a CHP officer on the series?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: Bruce Jenner

Jenner played Officer Steve McLeish, in a string of rather forgettable episode in the early 1980's. Jenner should have stuck to winning decathalons. Thankfully his character's run on the show was brief.

9. What recurring character was played by Lou Wagner?

From Quiz CHiPs

Answer: Harlan Arliss

Wagner portrayed Harlan, the CHP Central mechanic who wanted to be a CHP officer, but was too short. The other characters were played by Paul Linke (Grossman), Michael Dorn (Turner), and Brodie Greer (Baricza).

10. Which star of the series "Happy Days" played the lead singer of a rock band in the episode "Rock, Devil, Rock?"

From Quiz More "CHiPs"

Answer: Donny Most

Donny sure made the "most" of this part.

11. What occupation did Harlan Arliss, played by Lou Wagner, have on the show?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: CHP mechanic

Harlan was the CHP's mechanic. He longed to be a member of the force like Ponch and Jon, but he was a few inches too short and did not meet the minimum height requirements for entrance into the CHP academy.

12. What kind of car did Ponch drive throughout most of the show's run?

From Quiz CHiPs

Answer: Pontiac Firebird

Ponch drove an early-1970s Firebird from seasons 2 through 5. He got an '82 Trans Am for the final season. Jon drove a Chevy Pickup during most of his time on the show.

13. What prominent item did Jon wear on his belt, that Ponch did not?

From Quiz More "CHiPs"

Answer: Nightstick

Jon faithfully wore his nightstick on his belt, while Ponch inexplicably left his on the side pack on his motorcyle.

14. In one episode, "The Strippers," Ponch and Jon take skydiving lessons. However, this was not the first time Jon had ever skydived. Where did he get his parachute experience?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: Vietnam

Jon "parachuted a few times in 'Nam." He did not really enjoy the experience considering the situation. However, when he met the skydiving instructor that Ponch had hired he changed his mind. Attractive women had that effect on Ponch and Jon.

15. What famous Olympian appeared in several "CHiPs" episodes?

From Quiz CHiPs

Answer: Bruce Jenner

Jenner portrayed Officer Steve McLeish, Jon's partner for several episodes while Erik Estrada was involved in a contract dispute. Jenner and Estrada also appeared together in a few episodes.

16. What was the name of CHP mechanic Harlan Arliss's dog?

From Quiz More "CHiPs"

Answer: Dave

Dave the dog, who hung out in the CHP garage, had a particular dislike for Sergeant Getraer. Getraer often told Harlan to "get that dog out of here."

17. Randi Oakes, who played Officer Bonnie Clarke, made an appearance in an earlier episode. What character did she play?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: A car thief

Bonnie played a car thief in the episode "Downtime." She lived in Ponch's building and posed as a struggling actress. Unfortunately, she and her partner stole Ponch's car, and well...

18. Officer Sindy Cahill conducted scientific research on her fellow officers. What was she researching?

From Quiz More "CHiPs"

Answer: biorhythms

In the episode appropriately titled "Biorhythms" Sindy Cahill charted out her fellow officer's biorhythms to see which days would be physical and emotional "highs" and "lows." The concept of biorhythms was fairly popular in the late 1970's and 1980's as people attempted to gauge which days they would be at their physical and emotional best.

19. "CHiPs" ended its run in the early 1980's but made a return in the 1990's as the cast reassembled for a made for tv movie. What was the title of that film?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: "CHiP's" 99

"CHiP's" 99 was a forgettable attempt at bringing the cast back together for some fun and games. Everyone had invariably gained weight but not acting ability. The plot was as inane as any but at least it was not as bad as the "Dukes of Hazzard" reunion movies.

20. What '70s teen idol appeared in both of the "Roller Disco" episodes and performed one of his songs at the end of the second episode?

From Quiz CHiPs

Answer: Leif Garrett

Garrett portrayed Jimmy Tyler, who was supposed to be a big rock star and one of Ponch's favorites. He performed the song "Give In" at the CHP "Skate with the Stars" benefit in Part II of "Roller Disco."

21. What actor played Sergeant Joseph Getraer?

From Quiz More "CHiPs"

Answer: robert pine & Robert Pine

22. Ponch was bilingual. What was the other language he spoke?

From Quiz Basic "CHiPs"

Answer: Spanish

Ponch spoke Spanish, rather poorly and erratically, whenever the episode called for him to interact with Latino characters. His command of the language was lacking but at least he made an attempt. His family lived in Chicago, but they seemed to be more Italian than Latino. So..

23. Why did Jon Baker leave the CHP after season 5?

From Quiz CHiPs

Answer: He went back home to Wyoming to work on the family farm

Larry Wilcox left the show after the fifth season primarily because of his difficulties in getting along with Erik Estrada. However, he did return for "CHiPs '99," in which he was again paired with Estrada.

24. And finally for all the hard-core fans. In "CHiP's" slang what was a "clouder?"

From Quiz More "CHiPs"

Answer: a car thief

Clouder was slang for a car thief. How this word relates to car thieves is far beyond this "CHiP's" fan. Anyone with information leading to the arrest of the definition please send it to the quiz creator!

25. What make of motorcycles did Ponch and Jon ride on the series?

From Quiz CHiPs

Answer: Kawasaki

All of the motorcycle officers on "CHiPs" rode Kawasaki 1000s on the series, but they rode BMW motorcycles in "CHiPs '99."

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