Dick Tracy Secret Codes!!

[zaika]

So...I'm listening to Dick Tracy (courtesy of Boxcar711's wonderful podcasts)....and now I really want to know what the secret codes say. I looked around on the internet for a scan or write up of the secret code book from 1938 (when this show was broadcast)...but no dice.

Anyone privvy to this kind of information? Please, please share with me!! I'm dying of curiosity over here.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

"Drink more ovaltine'



Sorry...couldnt resist......

 

[zaika]

"Drink more ovaltine'



Sorry...couldnt resist......

hahaha! that's what i've been thinking of all morning.

 

[LizzieMaine]

Not a full code key, but if you've been listening to the 1938 series, some of the messages are decoded here -- http://www.old-time.com/premiums/radiopremiums4.html

 

[zaika]

Not a full code key, but if you've been listening to the 1938 series, some of the messages are decoded here -- http://www.old-time.com/premiums/radiopremiums4.html

wonderful! thank you so much. decoded it's sort of anti climactic...not far from "drink more ovaltine." lol

 

[dhermann1]

Ovaltine

I guess this means we're all getting ready psychologically for seeing "A Christmas Story" again this December for the 17th time in a row. I don't care, I still love it. I like when the milk comes out of his little brother's nose.

 

[zaika]

I guess this means we're all getting ready psychologically for seeing "A Christmas Story" again this December for the 17th time in a row. I don't care, I still love it. I like when the milk comes out of his little brother's nose.

you know...i always seem to miss watching that movie during the holidays. i avoid TV because it makes Christmas unbearably irritating. but...i dunno...i think i might pick me up a copy of this movie to have while i wrap pressies and bake gingerbread cookies.

 

[kpreed]

you know...i always seem to miss watching that movie during the holidays. i avoid TV because it makes Christmas unbearably irritating. but...i dunno...i think i might pick me up a copy of this movie to have while i wrap pressies and bake gingerbread cookies.

I too avoid T.V., but I love that movie and have the tape and watch it every year without fail.

 

[zaika]

I too avoid T.V., but I love that movie and have the tape and watch it every year without fail.

note to self: buy a copy of that movie. lol

 

[BeBopBaby]

I can still vividly remember going to see A Christmas Story in the movie theater (which has since been torn down) with my cousin when I was 8 years old. We've both loved that movie ever since. It really seems to strike a note with people and has become quite a pop culture phenomenon. I wonder why? Is it because it's such a simple, entertaining story that everyone can relate to? Is it the humour?

My cousin and I still quote the movie to each other and are planning to drive to Cleveland to see the Christmas story house next month! I'm actually excited! lol I actually thought about making a pink bunny suit to wear.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

"Drink more ovaltine'

Sorry...couldnt resist......

I hear Ovaltine will protect you from blindness due to soap poisoning as well..

 

[Ecuador Jim]

GMTA

"Drink more ovaltine'




Sorry...couldnt resist......

Exactly the thought that entered my mind after tuning into this thread! lol

 

[The Wolf]

different character's code

I could help with Little Orphan Annie but not Dick Tracy.
Sorry.

Sincerely,
The Wolf