Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy (1950-1952)

EndedScripted show

Dick Tracy was a very violent live action Police Drama on ABC TV. Tracy was a tough and intelligent police detective created by Chester Gould who was played by Ralph Byrd.. The strip made its debut on October 4, 1931 in the Detroit Mirror. It was distributed by the Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate. Gould wrote and drew the strip until 1977. Since that time, various artists and writers have continued the strip, which still runs in newspapers today. Dick Tracy has also been the hero in a number of films, notably one in which Warren Beatty played the crime fighter in 1990.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E21The Case of the Dangerous Dollarsfévr. 6, 1952
S02E20The Teen Mobjanv. 30, 1952
S02E19Dick Tracy & the Big Frostjanv. 23, 1952
S02E18The Ghost of Gravel Gertiejanv. 16, 1952
S02E17Dick Tracy Meets the Sharkjanv. 9, 1952
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the Dick Tracy premiere?

The first episode of Dick Tracy premiered on 1 October 1950.

Who played the role of Dick Tracy in the TV show?

Ralph Byrd played the role of Dick Tracy in the TV show.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Dick Tracy?

The first season of Dick Tracy had 39 episodes.

Who played the role of Sam Catchem in the TV series?

Lyle Latell played the role of Sam Catchem in the TV series.

Which actor portrayed the character of Steve Lockwood in the show?

Bill Forman portrayed the character of Steve Lockwood in the show.

Who played the role of Junior in the TV series?

Don Diamond played the role of Junior in the TV series.

Which actress played the role of Tess Trueheart in the show?

Patricia Morison played the role of Tess Trueheart in the show.

Which actor played the role of Vitamin Flintheart in the TV series?

Joseph Crehan played the role of Vitamin Flintheart in the TV series.

Who was the creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip?

Chester Gould was the creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip.

When did the Dick Tracy comic strip first appear in newspapers?

The Dick Tracy comic strip first appeared in newspapers in 1931.

What was the occupation of Dick Tracy in the TV series?

Dick Tracy was a police detective in the TV series.

Which TV network aired the show Dick Tracy?

The show Dick Tracy aired on ABC network.

Who composed the theme song for the Dick Tracy TV show?

Ray Noble composed the theme song for the Dick Tracy TV show.

Who played the role of Gruesome in the TV series?

Boris Karloff played the role of Gruesome in the TV series.

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