TV & Radio Don’t Touch That Dial #4: CHiPs, 1977 by Chris Holmes September 15, 2020 Happy birthday to CHiPs, which debuted on NBC on September 15, 1977. The show was critically panned but lasted for six seasons, 139 episodes, and one movie. Here’s an ad for the show’s debut, taken from the Tampa Times. Share the LoveClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Related 1970sadvertisementsCHiPsDon't Touch That DialNBCnewspapersseries