Thoughts

Some of you may recall that I recently wrote about watching some old TV shows that I enjoyed as a kid, including the show "CHiPs." Others may also remember that from time to time, Karena and I make bets with each other to see who is right about something trivial (see "Which Chan brother looks more like LL Cool J?")

While watching the CHiPs' intro, I asked the question that I've been wondering for 25 years: What freeway are Ponch and John riding on? I looked it up online and discovered that they primarily used the 2 freeway and the 118 freeway during construction and off hours to film all their crash scenes on freeways. So, I figured it had to be one of those freeways.

However, in pausing and watching the end of the intro in slow motion (see photos), Karena is convinced that she sees the Bonaventure (and its distinctive round glass shape) and several downtown LA skyscrapers in the background. She figures it had to be the 110 freeway. But, I argue that, even back in 1980, there is still WAY TOO MUCH grassland nearby for that to be Downtown LA. No chance.

Can anybody help me out? I think I'm going to win this bet! =)