"Cops" (1989)TV series 1989-????

Creator:

John Langley

Seasons:

1 | 19 | 20 | unknown

Release Date:

11 March 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Reality-TV

Plot:

This action-packed police show follows real-life law enforcement officers from various regions and departments...

Plot Keywords:

Domestic Abuse | Real Life | Video Footage | Prostitution | Robbery

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Sept. 6	8:00 PM	Fox
Sat. Sept. 6	8:30 PM	Fox

Cast

Evan Rosenthal	...	Himself (3 episodes, 2007)
Iris Reyes	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2007)

Runtime:

USA:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish | German | Russian

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | USA:TV-14 | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

The camera operator is armed with nothing more than a bulletproof vest.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "The Sopranos: Denial, Anger, Acceptance (#1.3)" (1999)

Soundtrack:

Bad Boys

An underrated tribute to America's finest

At its best, `Cops' either shows officers in action, or officers working and living with members of their communities. On a weekly basis, "Cops" illustrates the courage, integrity, and resilience these officers must possess. To date, there has been no other television show willing to show Americans what happens behind the scenes, and to offer honest portraits of those brave men and women who protect us on a daily basis.

When `Cops' started in 1989, it was pure sensationalism, and still charges of prurience are leveled at this show. It has matured over the years to have an almost uplifting theme of good vs. evil. Television would be poorer if it were removed from the airwaves.