Rick Rosner is an American television writer and producer best known for creating or helping develop series such as CHiPs, a buddy-cop drama that ran from 1977 to 1983, and 240-Robert, an action drama about a helicopter rescue unit. While his screenwriting includes episodes of police and action series, he is not primarily noted for theatrical features in major studio catalogs. This article summarizes his body of work in television, the context of his contributions within 1970s and 1980s genre programming, and his continued mention among creators of service-based dramas.
Rosner’s career exemplifies the role of the television writer-producer in shaping serialized, high-concept genre shows during an era when broadcast networks pursued action-driven, family-oriented programming. His work reflects the practical constraints and creative opportunities of network television in that period. The following sections break down his key credits, professional trajectory, and the ways he has been documented in industry sources.