Vicks, 1950s

Genre: Commercial

Year Published: 1960s

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

Format: 16mm

Description: Transcription: - Well, you know what I'd do. 0:01 Give Johnny one of those modern cold pills. 0:02 Why, they have decongestant action and continuous relief. 0:05 - Mother, your grandson needs medicine 0:09 more comforting than that. 0:10 - Like what? 0:12 - Like this. - You're still using Vicks VapoRub? 0:15 - It's the most comforting thing you can do for a cold. 0:18 Huh, Johnny? 0:21 - But pills are- 0:22 - Can't you almost see those vapors working down deep, helping Johnny breathe? 0:24 - Yes, but it's- 0:28 - Helping him rest easy all night, get the sleep he needs. 0:30 Who says modern mothers are out of touch with their kids? 0:33 - Sure feels better when you rub me, Mom. 0:37 - Hmm, you forgot to put VapoRub around my grandson's nose. 0:40 Narrator Decongestant action? Continuous relief? 0:46 You bet. But that's just the start with Vicks VapoRub. 0:49 VapoRub vaporizing ointment is the most comforting thing 0:53 you can do for a cold. 0:57

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