Norwich: Pepto-Bismol, 1950s-1960s

Genre: Commercial

Year Published: 1950s to 1960s

Creator: Norwich Pharmaceuticals D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles (DMB&B)

Format: 16mm

Description: Transcription: - It's an ordinary day at 33 Elm street. 0:01 Mrs. Johnson is tending her garden. 0:05 There's Tommy with a tummy full. 0:08 And Dad, looks like he's had quite a day! 0:10 But families' stomach upsets are problems Mrs. Johnson 0:14 and any housewife can meet with a smile. 0:17 With soothing pink Pepto-Bismol, of course. 0:19 Actual hospital tests prove Pepto-Bismol works 0:23 where soda and alkalizers fail. 0:25 First, in the stomach, 0:27 where overdoses of soda or alkalizers may actually add 0:29 to the upset by retarding digestion. 0:33 Second, in the lower digestive tract, 0:35 where soda and alkalizers have no effect whatsoever. 0:37 But Pepto-Bismol's special medicinal formula 0:40 soothes irritated walls of both 0:43 the stomach and the lower digestive tract 0:44 with a gentle coating action to bring bless and relief. 0:47 So, whenever upset stomach strikes you 0:51 or any member of your family, 0:53 always take hospital tested Pepto-Bismol 0:55 and feel good again. 0:58


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