Erik Estrada
PMP Network Presents
Erik Estrada, known for his iconic roles, shares details about his autobiography, 'My Road From Harlem to Hollywood.' He also talks about hosting the syndicated television series 'American Adventure,' where he travels across the globe. Estrada recounts a humorous incident during a game show appearance with Bill Maher.
Erik Estrada
About Erik Estrada
Erik Estrada, born Henry Enrique Estrada in East Harlem, became a television icon portraying Officer Francis "Ponch" Poncherello on CHiPs from 1977 to 1983. He later worked in Spanish telenovelas including Dos Mujeres, Un Camino, co-hosted the syndicated outdoor series American Adventurer, and provided voice work for Cartoon Network's Sealab 2021. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and later became a reserve police officer focusing on protecting children from internet predators.
In this interview
- Discussed his autobiography 'My Road from Harlem to Hollywood' released May 11th.
- Described hosting American Adventure, traveling around America for the weekly syndicated show.
- Recalled Thailand as the most fun place visited while filming the show.
- Recounted accidentally hitting Bill Maher during a Pictionary game show appearance.
“There's nothing like traveling for a TV show so it doesn't cost you anything.”— Erik Estrada, in this interview
Since this interview
Estrada continued his law enforcement work, serving as a Federal Investigative Officer for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He appeared in Hallmark Channel's Picture Perfect Mysteries series and remained active on the convention circuit, appearing at Big Lick Comic Con in Roanoke, Virginia in 2026.
