Norwich: Pepto-Bismol, 1950s

Genre: Commercial

Year Published: 1950s

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

Format: 16mm

Description: Transcription: (upbeat music) 0:01 Narrator Usually the human body runs just like a clock, 0:02 but sometimes upset stomach strikes 0:05 and hits you like a rock. 0:07 (alarm buzzing) 0:08 It hinders your digestion makes it slower, slower, slower 0:10 and the great big dose of soda can make it slow up 0:15 even more. 0:17 (ping) 0:19 Yes. Overdoses of soda or alkalizers 0:20 may actually retard digestion, prolonging the upset. 0:22 What you should take when upset stomach strikes is hospital 0:25 tested Pepto-Bismol, 0:28 because Pepto-Bismol does not slow down digestion, 0:29 as overdoses of soda and alkalizers may. 0:32 Instead Pepto-Bismol special medicinal formula 0:35 helps calm upsets. 0:38 With a gentle of coating action that soothes irritated walls 0:39 of not only the stomach, but also the lower digestive tract 0:42 where soda and alkalizers have no effect whatsoever. 0:45 - Hello, this is Don Morrow again, to show you how 0:49 this important coating action works. Into this wet flask, 0:51 I'll pour some Pepto-Bismol 0:55 (liquid pouring) 0:58 There. 1:00 Now, see how the Pepto-Bismol clings 1:01 to the slippery wet sides of the flask. 1:05 This coating action is so important 1:07 in helping to soothe your digestive upsets. 1:09 Always get this wonderful pink liquid in 1:12 the familiar triangular bottle, 1:15 hospital tested Pepto-Bismol. 1:17 Narrator So remember, upset stomach need not be 1:20 cause for alarm to feel okay to be on your way- 1:22 ♪ Take soothing Pepto-Bismol and feel good again! ♪ 1:26