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cops (1989)

cops
cops
Crime

Release Date
March 11, 1989
Main Genre
Crime
Seasons
28

Summary

Producer/writer/director John Langley created Fox Broadcasting Company's television series COPS in 1988. The long-running FBC reality program, pioneered the often emulated video verite format.

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