5. The Vietnam Angle
CHiPs was one of the first mainstream shows to reference Vietnam. The character of Jon is an ex-Vietnam veteran. The war, of course, garnered immense controversy during the 60s and 70s, so producers were taking a chance by creating a character who fought in Vietnam. The show's producers wanted to include real-world references that viewers could relate to.
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