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===Background===
'''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.
==Barbour/Langley Productions==
===1st Logo (
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'''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:'''
*An early version of the logo exists where the logo disappears like a TV turn-off can do.
'''FX/SFX:'''
'''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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'''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''.
==Langley Productions==
===1st Logo (
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'''Variant:''' Starting in late 2005, the logo starts as all the letters have fully appeared.
'''FX/SFX:'''
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the second variant of the second logo.
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'''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.
'''FX/SFX:'''
'''Music/Sounds:''' The abridged music variant from the previous logo, but the generic Fox jingle plays over episodes that aired on Fox until 2013.
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'''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:'''
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before.
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Background
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.
Barbour/Langley Productions
1st Logo (November 2, 1988-December 12, 1992)
Logo: Over a black background, the text "BARBOUR" flies from the right of the screen, with "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. "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.
FX/SFX: 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)
Logo: Almost the same as before, except everything is 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 "BARBOUR/LANGLEY" text shining.
FX/SFX: 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.
Langley Productions
1st Logo (1996-November 23, 2008)
Logo: On a black screen, the letters in "LANGLEY" fly into place, scattered about. The word "PRODUCTIONS" then flips up, and the logo shines.
Variant: Starting in late 2005, the logo starts as all the letters have fully appeared.
FX/SFX: CGI animation.
Music/Sounds: Same as the second variant of the second logo.
Music/Sounds Variant: On Street Patrol, a different guitar theme is used, which is sometimes abridged.
Availability: Common. Appears on Cops episodes from the era, as well as Jail and Street Patrol.
2nd Logo (September 7, 2008-June 3, 2018)
Logo: On a black background, we see a blue flash. This causes the words "LANGLEY PRODUCTIONS" to appear, in an Avenir font this time. Plus, "PRODUCTIONS" is in spaced-out letters.
FX/SFX: Computer animation.
Music/Sounds: The abridged music variant from the previous logo, but the generic Fox jingle plays over episodes that aired on Fox until 2013.
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.
3rd Logo (June 4, 2018-)
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 metallic colored.
FX/SFX: Computer animation.
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: Current. It was seen on Cops from season 31 onwards.