Decoder Ring: Calling Dick Tracy! Its Warren Beatty Again
Oscar-winner Warren Beatty first secured the rights to the comic book character Dick Tracy in the lead up to his 1990 movie adaptation. Decades later, Beatty kept playing Tracy in bizarre late-night specials airing on cable TV, that confounded nearly everyone. Why is one of the most famous movie stars of the 20th century, spending the twilight of his career playing a comic strip detective of dwindling renown? In this episode, we investigate: What\u2019s going on between Warren Beatty and Dick Tracy?\nThis episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Lacy Roberts and Evan Chung. It was produced by Sofie Kodner. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin, Evan Chung, Katie Shepherd and Max Freedman. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.\nIn this episode, you\u2019ll hear from author and artist Ryan Estrada, journalist Kim Masters, comic book store owner Matt Live, and media lawyer Celia Muller.\nIf you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com\nWant more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you\u2019ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking \u201cTry Free\u201d at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices