Dick Tracy by Mike Curtis and Charles Ettinger for October 27, 2016

Vista Bill Tribute – Oct. 27, 2016I haven’t commented a lot lately due to some health issues. Nevertheless, I must say something this evening. Years ago, after looking at the posts here for several months, I decided to become an active part of the conversation. The reason that I felt comfortable and welcome was due to the posts I had read by Vista Bill. His calm and well-thought-out submissions made me realize that there were people on this board who were both kind and intelligent. His comments were thought-provoking and down-to-earth at the same time. It is my pleasure to wish this gentleman a Happy Birthday today, and to also wish him many more in the years to come. Thank You, Vista Bill. You are the elder statesman and the conscience of the Dick Tracy board.

A Birthday Riddle

Vampires and ghouls are elated.

In fact, the whole graveyard’s excited.

Someone’s birthday will be celebrated.

There’s a party, and all are invited.

And just who might the honored guest be?

By observing these lines carefully

It should be rather easy to see.

Look at each letter in bold.

Let the name of this person be told.

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Happy 82nd Birthday, Vista Bill Raley!

from Jonathan K. and Linda

The daily exploits of the entire MCU

Inspire every day by the astonishing work they day

No case is too big or small or never worth their time

They almost always catch the fish no matter the reason or rhyme

But truth be told none of it matters

if no one reads the strip

The fans are the ones who deserve the praise

And a hat that has been raised with a tip

Today we recognize one of the best

VistaBill please stand and take a bow

We want to wish you a happy birthday

May you feel our appreciation right now

Hooray~!!

Hooray~!!

Today is Bill’s Birthday~!!

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Don’t forget to post your VistaBill birthday pictures via Facebook (just search for StillDaMan) or on Neil’s page.

I have no poem, no image, no links, (the current horrible format won’t allow the last two anyway), I just want to say, Happy 82nd Birthday, Vista Bill! Your presence on here is always a treasure!

O.K., but I want to also hear the Medical Examiner’s report on Bellowthon’s cause of death.

Happy Birthday, Vista Bill!

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Good kmorning guys!

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I’m 82 now and nearly slept through the celebration!

Post your birthday greetings (with pictures or videos if you want) at http://worldofdt.info/selfy/ or StillDaMan’s Facebook page or both. (The link to the Facebook page is on the World of DT page.) If you want to post on my page, you don’t have to log in or create an account, but you’ll have to wait for me to approve it before it’s public. I’ll try not to take long.

yless said, about 5 hours ago

…… Unlike what someone said, we get to keep our username and avatar. It’s going to take awhile to get acclimated to the cosmetic changes, but I like it so far. If only they would lift the ban to post Images and character limit…

Which is why I will be letting my Pro rating expire in mere days. Still tasting sour and bitter from the recent crashing halt of Best of Times !

Happy Birthday Vista Bill….

Will we now see a car chase resulting in a violent car crash death for Selfie? We shall soon know………….

A Few Notes About The Goodies I’d Left on Bill’s Tribute Page …

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The Steve Allen video was found on Mark Evanier’s blog: Here is a link to the original blog entry, plus a follow-up post detailing how a cameraman literally retraced the steps many years afterwards …

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Original Post: http://www.newsfromme.com/2016/10/17/todays-video-link-2359/

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Follow-Up Post: http://www.newsfromme.com/2016/10/20/todays-video-link-2362/

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Also, the logo I’d crafted is supposedly a transparent PNG file – Which means it can be resized, dropped and pasted over other images.

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There’s things a-happenin’ over at StillDaMan’s Facebook page and Neil Wicks Discus offering. Thanks guys!

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for me, it’s off to bed. I’m very tired and will have to pick up later. Thanks again for the very nice comments and images. They made me a very happy 82 year old. What a wonderful group of guys!

Happy 82nd Birthday, Vista Bill

Getting back to the strip, Selfy is not headed to the bank at all — no big surprise there. Lizz is on the job back at headquarters and seems to have uncovered Selfy’s record of prior arrests. Now, he is more suspicious than ever!

Happy Birthday, Vista Bill!

I read through the last years of Annie recently, and noticed that in the comments section, many of the same regulars are names I recognise from here, including Vista Bill. Seems like there was a lot of overlap in people’s minds long before Mike and Joe decide to have Annie and friends actually appear in Dick Tracy. At the time, there was a lot of griping about the state of Dick Tracy, though Vista Bill always seemed like a class act.

Anyway, happy birthday, Vista Bill.

Happy Birthday VB.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VB!!!

What a thrill for old Vista Bill

82 years beyond his birth.

We like to see him on this board

Whatever that might be worth.

Gweedo brought some birthday punch

Cpalmer brought the cake.

Rikki has just what you need

So enjoy, for goodness sake.

Here’s to a grand celebration

Well-wishers offer affirmation.

Light the candles. Make a wish.

Extinguish that hot blaze.

To Vista Bill we make a toast

A blessing for all days.

And a happy birthday to you, Mr. Raley! My tea finally started kicking in :)

[offers you some of it was well.] Sugar? Cream?

Take Kantuk’s sugar, VB! It’s gotta be sweet! Have a great B-Day and I’ll mark my calendar for your 83rd! Back to the story, who told ya first that Selfy was heading for Mr. Bribery’s? Yup….. that be me – The Old Goat!

The 27th comes our way

We celebrate a special day

Of Tracy’s page— the heart and soul

Legendary VB is 82 years old

Tracy laughs, Vitamin scoffs

Diet smokes, Space Coupe blasts off

<>Sparkle bakes, Trey awakes

Junior draws, Mindy’s no fake

Lizz and Lee dissipate

Tess and Johnny investigate

Bonnie and Cool Dude are all smiles

Patton and Mole sit a while

Uncle Ray says last rites

Rikki locked up, Abner on stalagmites

Kandi’s cane is replaced

Of Attitude, we’ll see no face

Gertie, B.O., even Perfume

There will be only standing room

As all gather here today

To say to Bill…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

DANG!! I forgot about Sam, Honeymoon, and Jewel! oh well! lol :)

Just realized I typed day instead of do in my VistaBill tribute poem! “It’s all your fault Bill!”

LOL!

Happy Birthday Vista Bill! Your presence here makes this place an even more pleasant one to visit. Thanks

Vista BillHAPPY BIRTHDAY to a very deserving Gentleman. May you have another dozen or two for celebrations of YOUR special day. Enjoy every minute of today !!!

Happy birthday, Bill. May your 82nd be your best. Good wishes.

Happy bDay, Vista Bill. Enjoy your day.

Happy Birthday to the best of the best, Vista Bill!. May you ride tall in the saddle for many years to come.

PS – “Calling Dick Tracy!” – when was the last time we saw that famous line in this strip? Terrific!

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Vista Bill! I hope the first day of your 82nd year is a great one!

Thanks to all our poets for your wonderful contributions today!

Happy Birthday, Bill. But tell me Anybody, how did Dick Tracy not know that Selfy had a sheet????

Vista Bill Your young my friend! Happy Birthday.

I’m late to the party, it seems. (And it’s only 10:30 here in Ohio.) Anyway -

Happy Birthday, Vista Bill!! I hope you have a great day.

Happy Birthday to our favorite cowboy! I very rarely comment but I always read what others have to say. I am only 4 years behind Bill and I am in awe of his computer and his organized desk. His demeanor on this board creates a civil atmosphere. Happy Trails, Bill!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VISTA BILL RALEY! And many more, to be sure!

Tail him. Nab him. Grill him.

Then, go after the bigger fish, Tracy. Selfy ain’t all that!

Happy Tracy Birthday Vista Bill !!!!Here’s to another 25-30 years of Tracy and your postings !!!

Hi Team Tracy, If you read these comments, PLEASE consider bringing the Plenty family into a storyline, They haven’t been seen since almost a year ago during Thanksgiving week. The one about Bo confusing the pullet with the Pulitzer Prize.

I often do this when I’m working at the House of Mouse when I spot a birthday person:

“THIS…

IS…

YOUUURRR...Birthday Song!

It isn’t very long!

HEY!"

Have a wonderful and blessed birthday, Vista Bill!

I love all the great poetry today. I’m feeling guilty for not having written a poem but I’ve been busy working and job searching at the same time.

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Leapin’ lizards! I slept the day away! A pleasant gift to myself but throughout the day, I was receiving happy birthday wishes from my friends here on GoComics and it’s time to read and enjoy them! Thanks everyone for making my 82nd birthday a truly unforgettable day!

That mugshot may be the only picture of himself he doesn’t want to see again

Yes, ✯✯ Vista Bill ✯✯, I hope you have had a very Happy Birthday!

Wow, I’m really late today! Not too late to say this, though: Happy Birthday, Vista Bill!

Where’s the sparkling teeth in that photo, Narcisse? Jerk.

Hello… is anybody there?

Thanks to all for making my 82nd birthday unforgettable!

A year ago we had 110 comments on ✯✯ Vista Bill’s✯✯ Birthday. We have already surpassed this number and there are still a few hours left to go.

Happy Birthday, Vista Bill!