Crime drama opening credits
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This document compares the opening credits conventions of four crime drama television shows: The Professionals from the UK in the 1970s-1980s featured men running and action set to upbeat 70s funk music; Cagney & Lacey from the US in the 1980s featured two female police officers set in New York to jazzy 80s music; The Bill from the UK from 1984-2010 featured police uniforms and cars set in London to a repetitive catchy tune; and NYC 22 from the US from 2012 onward features shots of the city and ethnically diverse characters to hip hop/rap music.
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Crime drama opening credits
- 1. Crime Drama Opening Credits Name of Show Conventions Music Other Information – Relationships? Style? UK or USA? The Professionals (1977 – 1983) People running Computers Action Working out Main boss Audio recorder Upbeat From the 70s Funk Action UK London 3 main actors Spies Realistic Drama All main characters Male Cagney And Lacey (1981-1988) Police station Chasing Gun NYPD Handcuffed Upbeat Jazzy 80s music Major key New York Comedy ARRESTING SOMONE 2 strong FEMALES Different Like shopping Smart The Bill (1984-2010) Police Chasing Uniform Cars Lock up Repetitive Catchy tune Simple Set in London Mostly men Old cars Team working together NYC 22 (2012 - Present) Constant shots Graffiti From the city No spoilers Ethnically diverse Hip hop Rap Jay-z New York Kids playing USA