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{{PageCredits|description=yomoneyboat and WizardDuck|capture=Eric S. and Pygmalion X|video=sailorclose, JohnnyL80, Pepsi9072 and theRafaMarc (a.k.a. "RM")}} | {{PageCredits|description=yomoneyboat and WizardDuck|capture=Eric S. and Pygmalion X|video=sailorclose, JohnnyL80, Pepsi9072 and theRafaMarc (a.k.a. "RM")}} | ||
==Background== | |||
Langley Productions was initially established as "Barbour/Langley Productions", named after Malcolm '''Barbour''' and John '''Langley''', the creators of ''Cops''. In 1994, Barbour retired from producing ''Cops''. Two years later, the company was renamed to its current name to reference the departure. | Langley Productions was initially established as "Barbour/Langley Productions", named after Malcolm '''Barbour''' and John '''Langley''', the creators of ''Cops''. In 1994, Barbour retired from producing ''Cops''. Two years later, the company was renamed to its current name to reference the departure. | ||
==Barbour/Langley Productions== | ==Barbour/Langley Productions== | ||
===1st Logo (March 11, 1989-December 12, 1992)=== | ===1st Logo (March 11, 1989-December 12, 1992)=== | ||
[[File:Barbour-Langley Productions logo (1980's).jpeg|center|300px]]<br>{{YouTube|id=-MGiNXXX39Y|id2=Z06vsFxjBQY}} | |||
File:Barbour-Langley Productions logo (1980's).jpeg< | |||
{{YouTube|id=-MGiNXXX39Y|id2=Z06vsFxjBQY}} | |||
'''Nicknames:''' "The ''Cops'' Logo", "The Pink Logo" | '''Nicknames:''' "The ''Cops'' Logo", "The Pink Logo" | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' Those who have seen reruns from this era may be caught off-guard seeing this logo for the first time. The high contrast colors might cause headaches as well. | '''Editor's Note:''' Those who have seen reruns from this era may be caught off-guard seeing this logo for the first time. The high contrast colors might cause headaches as well. | ||
===2nd Logo (August 15, 1992-September 18, 1999)=== | ===2nd Logo (August 15, 1992-September 18, 1999)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
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'''Logo:''' Almost the same as before, except everything is {{color|silver}} and in 3D, and occurs at a faster rate. Also, there is no "INC." at the end, and the text is in Univers font. | '''Logo:''' Almost the same as before, except everything is {{color|silver}} and in 3D, and occurs at a faster rate. Also, there is no "INC." at the end, and the text is in Univers font. | ||
'''Variant:''' When the logo first appeared in 1992, some episodes of Cops had the "{{color|silver|'''BARBOUR'''/'''LANGLEY'''}}" text shining. | '''Variant:''' When the logo first appeared in 1992, some episodes of ''Cops'' had the "{{color|silver|'''BARBOUR'''/'''LANGLEY'''}}" text shining. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the last logo. | '''FX/SFX:''' Same as the last logo. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' | ||
* '''1992-1993''': The last logo's theme, which was sometimes shortened. | |||
* '''1993-1999''': A southern guitar riff. | |||
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' Some ''Cops'' tapes have a silent variant. | |||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Appears on 1992-1999 episodes of ''Cops''. A still version of the logo may appear on Spike airings on ''Cops''. | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. Appears on 1992-1999 episodes of ''Cops''. A still version of the logo may appear on Spike airings on ''Cops''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' The guitar stinger used in this logo | '''Editor's Note:''' The guitar stinger used in this logo definitely suits it and its show better, making it a favorite of ''Cops'' fans. | ||
==Langley Productions== | ==Langley Productions== | ||
===1st Logo ( | ===1st Logo (1999-November 23, 2008)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
File:Langley Productions logo.jpeg</gallery> | File:Langley Productions logo.jpeg</gallery> | ||
{{YouTube|id=rpmV1hfjNxk|id2=0pW5iHT1u_U|id3=KK6cFoXpHoE}} | {{YouTube|id=rpmV1hfjNxk|id2=0pW5iHT1u_U|id3=KK6cFoXpHoE}} | ||
'''Nicknames:''' "The ''Cops'' Logo III", "Jumbled Letters" | '''Nicknames:''' "The ''Cops'' Logo III", "Jumbled Letters" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a black screen, the letters in "{{color|skyblue|'''LANGLEY'''}}" fly into place, scattered about. The word "{{color|skyblue|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" then flips up, and the logo shines. | '''Logo:''' On a black screen, the letters in "{{color|skyblue|'''LANGLEY'''}}" fly into place, scattered about. The word "{{color|skyblue|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" then flips up, and the logo shines. | ||
'''Variant:''' Starting in late 2005, | '''Variant:''' Starting in late 2005, the logo starts as all the letters have fully appeared. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The letters flying in and shining. Simple animation. | '''FX/SFX:''' The letters flying in and shining. Simple animation. | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' Same as the 2nd Barbour/Langley Productions logo. | '''Editor's Note:''' Same as the 2nd Barbour/Langley Productions logo. | ||
===2nd Logo (September 7, 2008-June 3, 2018)=== | ===2nd Logo (September 7, 2008-June 3, 2018)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' Not as remembered as the previous logos. | '''Editor's Note:''' Not as remembered as the previous logos. | ||
===3rd Logo (June 4, 2018-)=== | ===3rd Logo (June 4, 2018-)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
File:Langley Productions (2018).png</gallery> | File:Langley Productions (2018).png</gallery> | ||
{{YouTube|id=NG0Mjn9G-8I}} | {{YouTube|id=NG0Mjn9G-8I}} | ||
'''Nicknames:''' "The Cops Logo V", "The Langley Flash II" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Cops Logo V", "The Langley Flash II" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the same logo, but | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the same logo, but the letters flip and zoom out in the center, and they are in 3D and {{Color|silver|metallic}} colored. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The logo zooming out. | '''FX/SFX:''' The logo zooming out. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Curent. It was seen on season 31 on ''Cops''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' Same as before. | '''Editor's Note:''' Same as before. | ||
[[Category:American television logos]] | [[Category:American television logos]] | ||
[[Category:American logos]] | [[Category:American logos]] | ||
[[Category:Television logos]] | [[Category:Television logos]] | ||