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===Background===
===Background===
This is John '''Langley'''<nowiki/>'s production company after Malcolm Barbour left [[Barbour/Langley Productions]] in 1994. The company got its name in 1996, though the previous name was still used on ''Cops'' until 1999.
'''Langley Productions''' was initially established in 1983 as "'''Barbour/Langley Productions'''", named after Malcolm '''Barbour''' and John '''Langley''', the creators of ''Cops''. It didn't use a logo until 1988. In 1994, Barbour left from producing ''Cops''. Two years later, the company was renamed to its current name to reference the departure.


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==Barbour/Langley Productions==
===1st Logo (November 2, 1988-December 12, 1992)===
|Langley Productions logo.jpeg|1st Logo (August 31, 1996-November 23, 2008)
|Langley Productions (2008).png|2nd Logo (September 7, 2008-June 3, 2018)
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|Langley Productions (2018).png|3rd Logo (June 4, 2018-)
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{{YouTube|id=-MGiNXXX39Y|id2=Z06vsFxjBQY|id3=https://youtu.be/FO0j2H62wvA|id4=https://youtu.be/W2M-UYHxCTk}}

'''Logo:''' Over a black background, the text "{{color|deeppink|'''BARBOUR'''}}" flies from the right of the screen, with "{{color|deeppink|'''LANGLEY'''}}" doing the same thing from the left. They both criss-cross and land on opposite sides, and a white slash draws itself between them. "{{color|deeppink|PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}" appears below.

'''Variants:'''
*On some episodes of ''Cops'', a copyright notice would appear.
*An early version of the logo exists where the logo disappears like a TV turn-off can do.

'''Technique:''' Computer animation.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic 8-note synth tune that begins with 4 descending notes, followed by a 5th done on synth strings when the words land. Then 3 more ascending notes follow. This was all done on a Roland D-50 synthesizer with the patches "Future Pad" (for the descending and ascending notes) and "Pizzagogo" (for the 5th note).

'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on 1989-1992 episodes of ''Cops''. It was also seen on very early episodes of ''Code 3'' and ''American Expose: Who Murdered JFK''.

===2nd Logo (August 15, 1992-September 18, 1999)===
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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.

'''Variant:''' When the logo first appeared in 1992, some episodes of ''Cops'' had the "{{color|silver|'''BARBOUR'''/'''LANGLEY'''}}" text shining.

'''Technique:''' Same as the last logo.

'''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''. Seen also on later episodes of ''Code 3''.


===1st Logo (August 31, 1996-November 23, 2008)===
==Langley Productions==
===1st Logo (1996-November 23, 2008)===
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{{YouTube|id=0pW5iHT1u_U|id3=KK6cFoXpHoE}}
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'''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.
'''Visuals:''' On a black screen, the letters in "{{color|dodgerblue|'''LANGLEY'''}}" fly into place, scattered about. The word "{{color|dodgerblue|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" then flips up, and the logo shines.


'''Variant:''' There is a variant where the logo starts as all the letters have fully appeared. The variant debuted in 2004 as a secondary variant before became the primary variant, which actually debuted in late 2005.
'''Variant:''' There is a variant where <u>the logo starts as all the letters have fully appeared</u>. The variant debuted in 2004 as a secondary variant before becoming the primary variant in late 2005.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the second variant of the second logo.
'''Audio:''' The theme from the second variant of the second [[Barbour/Langley Productions]] logo.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''Street Patrol'', a different guitar theme is used, which is sometimes abridged.
'''Audio Variant:''' On <u>''Street Patrol''</u>, a different guitar theme is used, which is sometimes abridged.


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:''' Common. Appears on ''Cops'' episodes from the era, as well as ''Jail'' and ''Street Patrol''.
* It appears on ''Cops'' episodes from the era, as well as ''Jail'' and ''Street Patrol''.
* It first appeared on ''The amazing video collection'' VHS Series released by Marketing Works.


===2nd Logo (September 7, 2008-June 3, 2018)===
===2nd Logo (September 7, 2008-June 3, 2018)===
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File:Langley Productions (2008).png
File:Langley Productions (2008).png
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{{YouTube|id=xJHJmmBLtHQ|id2=EMKfY4vCaOw}}
{{YouTube|id=AiJr3MGJJXI|id2=EMKfY4vCaOw}}


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|skyblue|blue}} flash. This causes the words "{{color|skyblue|'''LANGLEY''' PRODUCTIONS}}" to appear, in an Avenir font this time. Plus, "{{color|skyblue|PRODUCTIONS}}" is in spaced-out letters.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a blue flash. This causes the words "{{color|dodgerblue|'''LANGLEY''' PRODUCTIONS}}" to appear, in an Avenir font this time. Plus, "{{color|odgerblue|PRODUCTIONS}}" is in spaced-out letters.


'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The abridged music variant from the previous logo, but the generic Fox jingle plays over episodes that aired on Fox until 2013.
'''Audio:''' The abridged music variant from the previous logo, but the generic Fox jingle plays over episodes that aired on Fox until 2013.


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:''' No longer current. Was seen on post-season 21 episodes of ''Cops'' and was used together with the previous logo for a very brief time. It can also be seen on ''Jail''.
* It was seen on post-season 21 episodes of ''Cops'' and was used together with the previous logo for a very brief time.
* It can also be seen on ''Jail''.


===3rd Logo (June 4, 2018-)===
===3rd Logo (June 4, 2018-)===
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{{YouTube|id=NG0Mjn9G-8I|id2=cgySs_7jrmY}}


'''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.
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the same logo, but the letters flip and zoom out in the center, and they are in 3D and silver.

'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' The music from the previous logo.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.


'''Audio Variant:''' On <u>PlutoTV prints of earlier seasons of ''Cops''</u>, this plasters the first logo but leaves its music intact.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On PlutoTV prints of Season 13 of ''Cops'', this plasters the 1st logo but leaves its music intact.
'''Availability:''' It's seen on ''Cops'' since season 31, as well as remasters of older seasons.


{{Chronology|[[Barbour/Langley Productions]]}}
'''Availability:''' Current. It was seen on ''Cops'' from season 31 onwards.


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Revision as of 20:00, 12 August 2024


Background

This is John Langley's production company after Malcolm Barbour left Barbour/Langley Productions in 1994. The company got its name in 1996, though the previous name was still used on Cops until 1999.



1st Logo (August 31, 1996-November 23, 2008)


Visuals: On a black screen, the letters in "LANGLEY" fly into place, scattered about. The word "PRODUCTIONS" then flips up, and the logo shines.

Variant: There is a variant where the logo starts as all the letters have fully appeared. The variant debuted in 2004 as a secondary variant before becoming the primary variant in late 2005.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The theme from the second variant of the second Barbour/Langley Productions logo.

Audio Variant: On Street Patrol, a different guitar theme is used, which is sometimes abridged.

Availability:

  • It appears on Cops episodes from the era, as well as Jail and Street Patrol.
  • It first appeared on The amazing video collection VHS Series released by Marketing Works.

2nd Logo (September 7, 2008-June 3, 2018)


Visuals: On a black background, there is a blue flash. This causes the words "LANGLEY PRODUCTIONS" to appear, in an Avenir font this time. Plus, "PRODUCTIONS" is in spaced-out letters.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The abridged music variant from the previous logo, but the generic Fox jingle plays over episodes that aired on Fox until 2013.

Availability:

  • It was seen on post-season 21 episodes of Cops and was used together with the previous logo for a very brief time.
  • It can also be seen on Jail.

3rd Logo (June 4, 2018-)


Visuals: Over a black background is the same logo, but the letters flip and zoom out in the center, and they are in 3D and silver.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The music from the previous logo.

Audio Variant: On PlutoTV prints of earlier seasons of Cops, this plasters the first logo but leaves its music intact.

Availability: It's seen on Cops since season 31, as well as remasters of older seasons.

Barbour/Langley Productions
Langley Productions
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