CHiPs '99

"CHiPs" is an acronym for the California Highway Patrol. This TV movie brings back Ponch (Erik Estrada) and Jon (Larry Wilcox) from the 1977 NBC police-drama series. Clearly meant as a tongue-in-cheek, self-mocking homage to the original series, the telepic features plenty of flashback CHiPs clips and cameos by Johnnie Cochran, Garry Marshall, Judge Judy, and Stephen J. Cannell. Jon is now a captain, while widower Ponch works out of a small precinct. They reteam to track a woman running a carjacking ring. Past series regulars seen here include Robert Pine, Brodie Greer, Paul Linke, and Bruce Penhall. Filmed in Southern California, this movie premiered October 27, 1998 on TNT.