"Nonstop action and highway heroics!"

1977- 1983

6 Seasons

139 Episodes

6.8(132 votes)

Ended

Drama

Action & Adventure

Overview

Lighthearted look at the adventures of two Highway Patrol officers in Los Angeles. The main characters are Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello, two motorcycle officers always on the street to save lives.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Erik Estrada

Frank Poncherello

Acting

Robert Pine

Joseph Getraer

Acting

Tom Reilly

Bobby 'Hot Dog' Nelson

Acting

Paul Linke

Arthur Grossman

Acting

Lou Wagner

Harlan Arliss

Acting

Bruce Penhall

Bruce Nelson

Acting

Tina Gayle

Kathy Linahan

Acting

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Benjamin Webster

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