I heard Erik was outraged when Tom got busted for drug possession. The CHP also threatened to revoke the show’s use of their badge and imagery over the bad publicity. This results in Tom’s role being reduced and Bruce Penhall’s increased.
That's right, it was a family show and hurt the image. I guess it didn't matter in the end since chips had ran its course and they ended the show at its peak soon after the arrest, but the bust must've affected Tom's career because you didn't see him much after chips, i guess he retired. He never shows up at any chips reunions but Bruce Penhall does, so it must've been acrimonious.
@@dougmasters4579 exactly. It’s possible he’s never been asked to appear, but he did retire from acting in 1997, which might be why he was not featured in ‘CHiPs ‘99.’ Ironically, he does have one more screen credit in 2003.
@@MMAfighter38113 I read a comment from an event organizer that he's been invited to at least one chips reunion but never showed. You can find some of Tom's older 80s movies here on youtube if you're interested. I spotted him in a Married With Children episode, he has a walk-on part. I liked him and Bruce a lot, good replacements for Larry.
@@dougmasters4579 at least he wasn’t being overlooked when it comes to participation in ‘CHiPs’ events even though he was featured in only one season. I figured the scandal may have permanently burned bridges between Tom & the powers that be.
@@MMAfighter38113 Yeah, that's true, and i'm sure a lot of chips fans would like to hear about his experiences on the show, but maybe he might feel uncomfortable about attending a reunion in case the question comes up, and like you said maybe some bad feelings with producers/estrada. Understandable.
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CHiPs is a wonderful show and I am a big fan!!!
I cant believe this interview was 40 YEARS AGO…. Let that sink in…….
Don't remind me! LOL Turning 53 this year and I had the biggest crush on Tom Reilly and I was in my early teens back then! : (
@@Mouse01011 and why soo sad, is a blessing to get to be 53 and getting older and get to live more years!!
Its cool to see an interview with Tom Reilly and see him talk about playing Bobby Nelson.
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The Erik story is pretty scary! Thank Heaven he survived!
I heard Erik was outraged when Tom got busted for drug possession. The CHP also threatened to revoke the show’s use of their badge and imagery over the bad publicity. This results in Tom’s role being reduced and Bruce Penhall’s increased.
That's right, it was a family show and hurt the image. I guess it didn't matter in the end since chips had ran its course and they ended the show at its peak soon after the arrest, but the bust must've affected Tom's career because you didn't see him much after chips, i guess he retired. He never shows up at any chips reunions but Bruce Penhall does, so it must've been acrimonious.
@@dougmasters4579 exactly. It’s possible he’s never been asked to appear, but he did retire from acting in 1997, which might be why he was not featured in ‘CHiPs ‘99.’ Ironically, he does have one more screen credit in 2003.
@@MMAfighter38113 I read a comment from an event organizer that he's been invited to at least one chips reunion but never showed. You can find some of Tom's older 80s movies here on youtube if you're interested. I spotted him in a Married With Children episode, he has a walk-on part. I liked him and Bruce a lot, good replacements for Larry.
@@dougmasters4579 at least he wasn’t being overlooked when it comes to participation in ‘CHiPs’ events even though he was featured in only one season. I figured the scandal may have permanently burned bridges between Tom & the powers that be.
@@MMAfighter38113 Yeah, that's true, and i'm sure a lot of chips fans would like to hear about his experiences on the show, but maybe he might feel uncomfortable about attending a reunion in case the question comes up, and like you said maybe some bad feelings with producers/estrada. Understandable.
I liked Tom Reilly in CHiPs, he was a good replacement for Larry, very likable & charismatic.
The show would be over by the next spring !!
I love them fan Chips so much fun! Beautiful memories all my heart! Hope so they will back reunited get togetherness and so amazing why not? Love it 😍
Erik estrada is my very favorite celebrity he's so nice and super handsome I love him
Iam.happy you are ok vickie 😊
Hes very sweet
Watched reruns on decades
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I talk to Tom reilly
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I noticed how they both cleared their throats on the motorcycle questions. That must've been a real fear on the set as far as safety concerns go.
Erik voice sounds like Michael Jackson voice..
Estrada did enjoy the white powder
Got heavy into the nose candy in the 80s
Wow! You’re writing this comment like you were present with him… Was it?
@@hectorlabbe I'd see him in clubs around the city and it was common knowledge that Estrada liked the Peruvian flake
Get outa here shut the front door. He never did those things, common now.
Reilly told me he didn't like Erik lol
Tom Reilly fk'ed up with indulging in drugs over the opportunity he had