Broderick Crawford Highway Patrol

Clip of Broderick Crawford pulled over by "CHiPs" season 1 episode #10 "Hustle" first broadcast on 24 Nov 1977
on NBC. The series good clean fun, it's also educational in that it shows that being honest is the right thing to do.
"Crime does not pay." Thanks : )

[@hudentdw2]

As a Kid, I watched Highway Patrol and as an adult 67 years old I still watch Highway Patrol that is how good and fun that program was, they don't make them like those 2 shows anymore.

[@brandonbelongstocharlottef1798]

It was a pretty dumb show

[@hudentdw2]

@@brandonbelongstocharlottef1798 That is your insignificant opinion but I get what you mean since you belong to a different era.

[@benniebarrow348]

@@brandonbelongstocharlottef1798 it was ground breaking for its time …….also introduced numerous future stars . Taken in context it was great .

[@larryjung8062]

My mom liked Highway Patrol, it was a big tv series in the 1950's!.

[@jennifer86010]

Broderick Crawford (who was an Oscar and Golden Globe winning cinema actor) played lead investigator "Dan Matthews" on the 1950's TV show "Highway Patrol". Ironically, he was a hard-drinkin' actor and they often had to film on private property because he was "over the limit"...and he had a couple of D.U.I. convictions as well !! He was amazing, even liquored-up, he could rattle off his dialogue faster than anyone could even hear it. A fast-talkin' tough guy character. He also received 10% of each episode's profits, but it was a cheap Z.I.V. production costing only $25,000 per episode to film. Black and white, filmed around L.A., on Universal's back lot and the Malibu film ranch. He and the other actors used to drive the hell out of those 1950's Buicks, Plymouths, and Fords. Often on dirt roads, those cars would bounce all over the place as the drivers jammed the gears from forward to reverse and slam on the brakes. Campy half-hour episodes where all the bad guys and gals wore suits, hats and formal clothes. 'Fun to see the old cars and the rather simple and modest film locations around L.A. in the 1950's.

[@nancyamato686]

My favorite episode of Highway Patrol was when the crooks tried to blow up the hospital. Very tense with an genius ending!

[@miked6335]

@@nancyamato686 I think that's the episode with Dead End Kid Billy Halop playing one of the bad guys. Another episode featured Dead Ender Bobby Jordan.

[@matthewemmons5953]

I just recently discovered Highway Patrol and what a cool show. Crawford is great!

[@joeibarnes9206]

Dan Matthews drove a Mercury just like in this cameo.

[@billymatthews7346]

My favorite uncle nicked name my dad and me Dan and Dan jr. Matthews on summer family trips on the interstates, he was nuts.

[@larrygomez6637]

Good clip. Mr. Crawford did a good cop show with Highway Patrol, CHiPs predecessor.

[@RIEH54]

Love Highway Patrol. Still watch on You Tube

[@srp960]

I have the complete series and love watching the show every chance I get. Chief Dan Mathews doesn't waste any time to solve crime. He gets right down to business. I love those big 1950s flashy automobiles; they don't build those cars like that anymore. I'd like to own one of those Buicks today. I wish I could have lived during that era as a young man in my twenties.

[@SuperChuckRaney]

The car in this scene isnt a Buick and wasnt made in the 50s.

[@tubbs2132]

@@SuperChuckRaney he's talking about the original Highway Patrol series from the '50s, which Broderick Crawford starred in.

[@karenhill3970]

I KNOW!!!!! I feel same!! I grewi@ my Grandparents house in Ft Worth w all ole furniture..and memories ..my beloved Grandad was passed away but it was his house ..one time I peeked behind the double doors in GMs room Id never seen that part of the wall because she always kept does OPEN!!.WELL there was this odd looking thing on the wall I asked her what is was ...it was His tierack..She had never taken it down ....some of His suits were in her side closet too ..way in the back I would hide in there & just smell the ole fabric & close my eyes wishing I had known him.....but I DID know him.....😞💜

[@karenhill3970]

I bet my Grandaddy watched Highway Patrol & I just bet He really liked Broderick Crawford.......

[@adrinathegreat3095]

Most cars back then lookd the same so nobody said : oh look at that car" Even in the show they made reference to looking for a suspects car and say there must be 30,000 of those registered in the state

[@KS-wg3tr]

Brings back memories.....I miss my Grandpa....Love u Grandpa

[@KS-wg3tr]

Joan Tabor was his 2nd wife, they divorced then he married his 3rd wife....she always drove when they'd visit. He suffered a stroke end of 1985 passed away April 1986. Funeral was on May 5th 1986 ....with a full police escort. He was a very loving, caring and giving man.

[@Max9507]

Kat Crawford Thank you Kat. Mr Crawford was a great actor and we all miss him. Glad you enjoyed this clip :-)

[@markmnorcal]

Im hooked on the show now. Crawford has got some swagger. Floats briskly around and shoots from the hip with no warning. Really swell show.

[@Max9507]

+nemo227 A grand total of 156 episodes of the original "Highway Patrol" were produced. ZIV TV wanted to do another year but by then Broderick Crawford wanted out, one of his quotes; "We Ran Outta Crime."

[@realmaindrianpace]

+Max9507 - Must have been an interesting grandfather!

[@nancyamato686]

Outstanding Actor. Love all his roles! 😄

[@philipjoseph6432]

Ms Crawford he was a fantastic actor

[@Hot80s]

They don't build them like Broderick Crawford anymore.

[@bobbalog6316]

"REMEMBER . . . . . . . LEAVE YOUR BLOOD ON THE HIGHWAY, NOT AT THE RED CROSS!"

[@Mynamesalexa]

Yogotthatright.I'dhaveabeltthenwaddleovertomypatrolcarandspringintoaction.

[@Psychiatrick]

10-4

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

@@bobbalog6316 I think You got it wrong way lol

[@ANDY20520]

Like Broderick said, they don't make shows like that anymore, well its true, I tell u what, there is nothing like a show in Black and white, nothing like nostalgia

[@Hot80s]

when it comes to todays shows "better call the Coroner"

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

If You care to drive, drive with care!

[@MrOlea]

leave your blood at the red cross and not on the highway!

[@johnbockelie3899]

" The clowns in the circus are funny, the ones on the high way are not. Drive with care, ....until next time." Brodrick Crawford. Highway Patrol. My favorite ending speach.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Holy Underwear, Batman ! Who'd ever thought movie tough guy Broderick Crawford and zany comedian Marty Engles would be in the same scene ! I didn't watch "CHIPS" regularly but do recall seeing this episode when it first ran on NBC ! THANX for uploading !! CHEERS !! :-)

[@michaeledwards2919]

Genuinely better times.

[@charleschauffe4350]

I still watch the Highway Patrol episodes...Broderick Crawford was the man! A few stars that appeared on the show- Barbara Eden, Clint Eastwood, Leonard Nimoy, Stuart Whitman and even William Boyett who played a patrolman, he later played a Sergeant on Adam-12 series!

[@jamesjhonson4568]

Also Joe Flynn, he played a bad guy who shot one of the highway patrol officers and stole a car took the driver to the woods and tied him to a tree, then went and took a husband and wife hostage on their farm.

[@josephalfonsoamantia7028]

Art Gilmore who was the narrator on Highway Patrol appeared a few times as the Lieutenant on Adam-12.

[@cdgates1]

Robert Conrad also appeared in a episode

[@mtntime1]

Also Robert Fuller (Wagon Train, Emergency)

[@mtntime1]

@@jamesjhonson4568 Capt. Binghamton?

[@Juliaflo]

Highway Patrol is currently playing on ME-TV. Huzzah!

[@Hot80s]

& now they pulled it again RRR

[@pce-sz1gi]

Now it is on This Tv at 4:00 am followed by Sea Hunt at 4:30. Some mornings they have a movie that might go over so check your listings for This TV.

[@blessedjeff1293]

I’m watching it now. He fights 2 dudes and the hat don’t come off

[@Gstru55]

Thank you for this clip - Broderick Crawford is my hero !

[@andredupuis5461]

Yes

[@mtntime1]

Many people have mentioned BCs hard drinking. Just watched the final Highway Patrol episode: Bank Messenger. He clumsily knocked the phone receiver off the hook, and didn't even notice! He looked a bit drunk. Yet he could still bark out rapid fire orders. 2150 to headquarters, bye!

[@Max9507]

In the series Highway Patrol he's seen driving many retired CHP cars. Wish I could get one of those 1955 Buick's.

[@168waco]

Broderick Crawford Was an Oscar winning actor for All the kings men.

[@KS-wg3tr]

168waco And that Oscar is nowhere to be found....I wish I had it!!!!!!

[@franciscohernandezmendoza7488]

FANTASTICO Y ADMIRABLE ARTISTA, LO ESTIMO MUCHISIMO , SIEMPRE LO RECORDARE SALUDOS PACO DE LA CIUDAD DE MEXICO

[@lpdog82]

Highway Patrol was a great show with great action and acting, Chips was a childish clown show

[@uweschonemann7276]

War eine der besten Serien die ich je gesehen habe.

[@MrJohnnyDQ]

Great clip! The guy taking photos from his truck is Marty Ingels of "I'm Dickens, He's Fenster."

[@RebelRob34]

One real actor and 2 jokes.

[@jetsons101]

Thanks for posting.....

[@rjohn3471]

Love the double- take look after Crawford said "yeah they sure don't" (make shows like that anymore)

[@MrCeora]

You noticed that too? He could imply so many expressions with a look. I just finished watching him in "All the Kings Men". One of the best there was. Him and James Gandofini {Tony Soprano) spitting images.

[@anthonya995]

This was a great cameo. Loved both those shows.

[@duaneleach9675]

Wow this is super cool. I used to watch chips a lot but yeah I grew up watching Broderick Crawford on highway patrol. As a kid I loved it and I still do I watch it all night KZbin whenever I can. It was a classic very well made. If I had it my way I'd be a young adult back in the late '50s. It was a wonderful time in America unlike this insanity that's going on today. I have fond memories of in the afternoon when I lived in hacienda heights in the '60s. I would sit in front of the TV with a TV tray. And watch highway patrol eating the tuna sandwiches my mom made me. What wonderful memories. I wish I could go back. Love in Christ Jesus. Pastor Duane and Chico Pup

[@martinvisokey8958]

Chips was filmed on new highways being built in the California area . Nowadays it's congested with traffic 24/7

[@rogerwilco4397]

By all accounts he was drunk the whole week he prepared to host SNL. Come show time, and absolute pro.

[@ronniemoon57]

Ms.??? Please take another look.

[@MrRustybear3]

The inside joke with CHP when Mr. Crawford starred in highway patrol, is that he was constantly getting pulled over for drunk driving. They even had a code number they used when they'd have to pull him over. They used CHP cars and they assisted in the program back then.

[@brienjohnson866]

Yeah 502

[@dethray1000]

my uncle was chp in socal the 50ties,early 50ties--he drove many a drunk home,worked on peoples car getting all greasy making my aunt mad--we over at their house when his buddy pulled up with a brand new '57 dodge chp car -he put my 7 yo sis,me 6, in the front seat with one seat belt and ripped around the hills by the beach--that would never happen today--my uncle hated writing tickets,finally got put in the truck scales almost downtown LA on the harbor freeway--he ended up helping many a trucker getting their rig going--never happen today

[@lisainger6751]

I saw him on the London underground in the 70's. I wanted to get his autograph but I was too scared.

[@jacksugden8190]

CHiPS a programme I remember very well without Larry Wilcox, Crawford/Mathews was in charge of the California Highway Patrol to which this was dedicated too - 10-4.

[@topsyturvyy4558]

Today we don't even have the pleasure to have great tv series like we used to!

[@nohandle1951]

I liked it when the show would end and he would usually make a sarcastic comment.

[@LewisConnie]

I remember that episode of CHIPS ! I don't recall ever seeing Highway Patrol where I was living, It is a really good show! and Broderick is a Fine actor1 it is to bad that (according to some people on here) he had a drinking problem. it didn't appear to affect his acting!

[@KS-wg3tr]

Connie Lewis he had a drinking problem....its the reason he lost his driver's license.....I loved him regardless

[@LewisConnie]

I'll bet he was a fun Grandpa!

[@KS-wg3tr]

He was....just couldn't stand his 3rd wife

[@karenhill3970]

@@KS-wg3tr 😔oh....I sure like him sorry about his 🍷 ng

[@karenhill3970]

GREAT actor .. remember watching him in ole movies as a child didn't think much of it.. now! I adore him,!!

[@james-p]

The 210 in Sunland! Ol Brod used to film a lot around there, before that freeway existed.

[@AllRound_GG]

Sheriff Buford T. Justice sent me here.

[@charlesandrews2360]

"I used to watch Highway Patrol whittling with my knife But the thought never struck me I'd be black and white for life I was raised on Law & Order in a community of strife Became a Restless border and I never took a wife" Neil Young Mideast Vacation. Broderick Crawford was the man!

[@peggyann11]

DAN MATTHEWS WAS A GRER ACTOR. THANKK GOD THEY HAVE JUST RELEASED ALL FOUR SEASONS OF HIGHWAY PATROL ON DVD!

[@mistervacation23]

I'm just a doing my job, I'm the highway patrol!

[@wulffdendad8957]

Excellent

[@bobbalog6316]

'REMEMBER . . . . . . . LEAVE YOUR BLOOD ON THE HIGHWAY, NOT AT THE RED CROSS!"

[@MrOlea]

LOL

[@andredupuis5461]

😃

[@frisco21]

Did you catch the inside joke? At 1:45 Jon said "they don't make TV shows like that anymore" in reference to Highway Patrol. Not missing a beat, Broderick Crawford replied "yeah that's right, they don't, do they." Look closely and you'll see the fleeting look on Jon's face when he realized he'd been zinged.

[@Max9507]

Absolutely, Broderick Crawford was a class act, he had his demons but then again don't we all.

[@baronvonnembles]

But "Jon" was not on or connected to a "TV show" so in what way would he have been "zinged"?

[@frisco21]

It was an amusing "inside" joke written into the story line.

[@Irish0wl]

What's the inside joke? I want to know

[@wolfspirit7042]

@Black Buick Humanity is doomed because of a low wattage herd!

[@paperboxcutter]

This is crap. Go to your local library and take out Highway Patrol season 4, and see one of the best cop shows ever.

[@XNY556-Apple]

All the episodes are on KZbin

[@walleyeman50]

Back in the good old days of fighting crime. Shoot first, ask questions later.

[@johnmiller1376]

"Holy hudson-hornet ponch & jon it's broderick-crawford from tv's highway-patrol".

[@ralphcrow3881]

That is so cool.

[@holdem5180]

Marty Engels was the guy in truck....

[@pattimccraw6168]

had no idea he was on CHIPS, ive only been watching the black and whites

[@ronetteloverz]

10-FAW...

[@chryslerelectronicleanburn1676]

They don't make shows like Highway Patrol or CHIP'S anymore. Tv from the fifties and seventies is far better. I had owned a ford Ltd 2 like the one he had in this clip. Only the car was dark blue.

[@ronniemoon57]

Hopefully they'll never make shows like CHiPs again.

[@ContentWizard]

A Jim Carrey interview with David Letterman brought me here :-)

[@stevenbrennon9284]

Heard Eric Estrada was a real life deputy sheriff I think in Bedford VA if anyone can confirm that let me know and Broderick Crawford and Eric Estrada was both fine actor s in their own rights you all take care and be safe.

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Broderick's drunk off his arse for real here, God bless him.

[@TheShotgunslade]

Broderick crawford was married to a very HOT lady actor called Joan Tabor. She wad one of those big blonde mansfield types back in the day. Broderick obviously wasnt always behind the wheel.

[@chrisneilson7221]

I figured they were going to write him up for a 502.

[@blessedjeff1293]

That ticket would sell well as a collector item.

[@user-py8xw5bk1s]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@justina249]

2150 to headquarters. Put out apb on john baker and frank pauncherelli for harrassment 10-4. Set up road blocks in the area

[@emeyer6963]

10-4.... 2150 Bye

[@kjoebunsie100]

Oh wow.

[@kennethlindsey8357]

ZHe also did a CANDA DRY COMMERCIAL.

[@jbaumun]

" yeah , thats right , do they ." LOL

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Broderick Crawford and Marty Engles.

[@gregreyes4331]

Dan Matthews in Highway Patrol.

[@joefagan6244]

He's Driving a 1977 Ford LTD 2.

[@leftylou6070]

I'm surprised Ponch and John didn't haul Crawford in for DUI.

[@escopetamartinez]

Like in real life, theirs always cool cops and others that take things overboard thinking their gonna fix the world with that one simple ticket.

[@4thstooge75]

Nice cameo appearance, I wonder how old Mr. Crawford was when this was filmed?

[@jubalcalif9100]

I was wondering that too ! I noticed he has a moustache in that "CHIPS" clip. I think he looked much better without it ! What a powerful actor !!

[@cdgates1]

He was 65 years old

[@jubalcalif9100]

@Black Buick Totally agree ! My family watched Jackie's show every Sat night in the 60s so I grew to appreciate his talent....but NEVER liked his mustache that he grew later on.

[@markmnorcal]

Was this by Griffith Observatory? I thought i could see white at top of Mtn.

[@larryrobinson6914]

Ten four! Ten four!

[@copacetic9018]

Ben Hanscom brought me here.

[@adrinathegreat3095]

Old Broderick outwitted those 2 clowns, he was a major alcoholic and got busted a few times whilst doing his tv show, the local police considered him a total embarrassment due to his multiple stops and arrests for dui.

[@stancarpenter7358]

I thought of driving to the Mojave Desert to check out what the son of Captain Beefheart was doing but I changed my mind. 6/13/2020 SRC

[@vickieoglesby536]

dear ProjectFlashlight612..: uh..why are you watching? There's other stuff on the internet..

[@fredkaplan9720]

2150 Bye❤😂

[@dhansel4835]

I saw on the highway patrol episode where there was a house burgerly. The highway patrol was working that. Why in the world does the highway patrol have any jurisdiction doing something that local police need to be doing?

[@dethray1000]

the calif hiway patrol has state wide jurisdiction anywhere in the state for any crime,they are state trooper and in rural areas they do everything,anything were needed but they try to let the local sheriff,police take care of local crime other than traffic--our sheriff dept does not want to do traffic,undermaned,they let patrol do it mostly but will do traffic when needed

[@benniebarrow348]

Awesome ! ……..Dan Matthews was so cool !……..2150 by !

[@sentry8535]

Dan Matthews was beyond cool . Dan Matthews used to shove cool people out of his way ...

[@victorparra5537]

Mr. 502

[@dhansel4835]

Why is the CHiPs officer taking off his helmet?

[@karenhill3970]

Watched Chips" too...wasn't my favorite but liked it Eric Estrada ..was a big harthrob..u thought he was so full of himself ...lol poo!.

[@paulsheehan2741]

to bad if couldn't have been dan mathews, ritired highway patrol officer

[@azmrblack]

Loved Broderick Crawford...but was he smashed when he filmed this too?

[@andredupuis5461]

😄😄

[@pierluigimarchesi3568]

Is not Chips ?

[@k1mgy]

When did we stop calling it an "ink pen"?

[@richardweiler6931]

Dunno. I always have.

[@charmin986]

Any one know which series this shot was taken from ?

[@KS-wg3tr]

charmin986 Season 1 episode 7 if I remember correctly....CHiPS series

[@evilcraig359]

How do, Officer? My name's... I don't care if your name's Broderick Crawford. Don't you know you can't drive a piece of shit like that on the highway? Smokey and the Bandit quote.

[@billydrucker-mn6ez]

2150 by

[@Konform2zoidberg]

Who else came here to see if the Hype Ben Hanscom built up was justified?

[@jasperjohnson5898]

"Xerox copy"? What's that?!😯

[@abrahmanharun2154]

Xerox copy=photostate copy

[@mtntime1]

They invented the copier. This was the late 70s, and it was common then to say: make a Xerox of this.

[@andredupuis5461]

😄😄😄😄

[@hatesTD]

They just committed highway robbery on him. If you know what they took from him, give me a thumbs up I’m not giving out the answer.

[@soundgardener4940]

*_"CoPS LIKE YOU ARE A DIME A DOZEN!"_*

[@markmnorcal]

Boy "CHiPs" wasn't to far behind in the "corny" category. LOL Why was Mr. Crawford so dramatic when he said "they dont make them like they used to" meaning the show? I dont get it?

[@AllRound_GG]

Those mountains are very M*A*S*H like.

[@dethray1000]

the 210 freeway while it was being built,not open yet

[@Mmmm2217]

I wonder if the cops still ride bikes like these License and Registration makes me laugh 🙈🙉🙊🤡🇦🇺

[@mtntime1]

Kawasaki KZ1000. Much faster than a Harley paint shaker.

[@briang.7206]

Never could stand Eric L. I read in real life he has a big ego and he was a real jerk here to that guy.

[@chrisa.d.7460]

Surprised Crawford's liver held out this long....

[@wb6162]

This was so stupid. He should have been Dan Mathews and these guys should have been honored to meet a retired HP commander. Chips was such a stupid, poorly written show with terrible acting.

[@jamesjhonson4568]

I agree, the episode should have been a retired Dan Matthews visiting the CHIP's headquarters.

[@dethray1000]

chips was never meant to be taken seriously---its a tv show,not REAL life moron