ponch.jpg I’m a huge fan of the show “CHiP’s”. I waited for years for that show to finally be on DVD. Season 1 was released on DVD last year, the week of my birthday, and season 2 will be released this year, same week. That show was like a god to me growing me up.

When I was a kid I had the Ponch and Jon action figures. We lived in L.A. and my dad would drive us by the police station where the exterior shots were filmed. I used to think I could see Ponch and Jon. I couldn’t. I was 6 with an overactive imagination.

I have a wall of autographs. On this wall are autographs from President Bill Clinton, The Flaming Lips and Bob Barker. I even have a Chuck Norris autograph my dad got for me. I have to keep it encased in bullet proof glass lest the powers of the Chuck release themselves and wreak havoc on all mankind. See……..

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There are many autographs I seek but one has eluded me for some time. This is an autograph from a one Mr. Erik Estrada. He used to sell autographs on his website but for reasons known only him, he no longer does. According to his site he also returns e-mails and letters. Well, according to my experience, this is not true. What’s the deal Ponch?

I’m already in the process of getting Larry Wilcox’s autograph but the Ponch effort has stalled.

All I want is an autograph from Erik Estrada. Well, two, since my friend Jason is a big fan too.

That would be Ponchtastic.

I’m not kidding.

- Joel