Larry Wilcox, "Jon Baker" from CHIPS in a candid and hilarious interview!

Larry Wilcox, "Jon Baker" from CHIPS in a candid and hilarious interview!
Larry Wilcox shares his experiences on CHiPs with John, including saving Erik Estrada’s life after a real life motorcycle accident on set and their brotherly bond filled with pranks and funny moments. Larry recalls doing his own stunts, influencing Jon Baker’s Vietnam and Wyoming backstory, and contributing episode ideas. Larry discusses the show’s rocky start, wild encounters with fans, and the real CHP officer who inspired his character. He also reflects on the challenges with Erik Estrada that led to his departure from CHIPS and memorable behind-the-scenes stories with Erik Estrada as well as Robert Pine's rather funny attempts to ride a motorcycle. The interview continues with Larry telling amazing stories about his career so watch episode two when you are finished.

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00:00 Introduction
01:18 Larry talks about the how he saved Erik Estrada's life after his very dangerous motorcycle accident
07:15 Larry talks about how he and Erik Estrada pranked their directors on CHIPS
09:25 Larry talks about shooting on locations and the parties to let loose after long shooting days
09:52 Larry flies himself to the location set for CHIPS
11:10 Larry chats about doing his own stunts until one he was almost killed
16:19 Larry's influence on his character of Jon Baker's background in Vietnam and Wyoming
22:59 CHIPS writers used Larry's ideas for episodes
25:39 Larry tells a funny story about Erik Estrada and himself in New York City
27:46 Larry talks about his brotherly relationship with Erik Estrada
28:54 Larry's character of Jon Baker is based on a real life CHP officer
30:18 Larry talks about how CHIPS was not a hit as a show to start
32:50 Larry tells the funny story of Robert Pine trying to ride a motorcycle
35:24 Larry talks about how he was forced out of the show and had to quit CHIPS
42:17 Larry talks about how crazy things were with female fans when the show was on the air
43:17 Larry tells a funny story where Erik Estrada and himself are signing autographs in New York City