The term CHIPS STAR is a reference to the actor Erik Estrada, who starred in the television series CHiPs. Estrada is a seven-letter word, and his full name is Erik Estrada, an eleven-letter word. He is best known for his role as Officer Frank Poncherello in the television series CHiPs, which aired from 1977 to 1983. He also had roles in films such as Airplane II: The Sequel and The Dukes of Hazzard.