Intelligent Life On Planet Rock
"I'll do advertising if the product is right."
Posted by David Hepworth on 22 October 2009 - 1:38pm.
Louis Armstrong was the greatest jazz musician of the 20th Century. One of his most endearing qualities was that he never took himself too seriously. This was reflected in his music and in his approach to other aspects of the entertainment business. Throughout his career he retained a big interest in the importance of staying regular, a subject close to the touring musician's heart. He was such a big believer in a herbal laxative called Swiss Kriss he even recommended it to members of the British Royal Family. And advertised it as below.

The copy line was "Satch says, ‘Leave it all behind ya!’"
Respect.
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Gotta go
He even sang about it... about 1'49" in this clip.
He was on a roll presumably
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Flushed with success
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new
I rememberseeing a programme on about him years ago. His wife said he used to have a joint every morning and then retire to the toilet for what he called his "morning constitutional"
That's the main thing I remember about him!
Louis discovers
that his 'all meat and no potatoes' diet is becoming a strain.
This was probably another heart-felt endorsement
And I have to admit it looks good now - even as a non-smoker.
Before it went up in smoke...
Mad as a box of frogs!
There's a great gag in here somewhere..
Making a big load of shite..
With help from some Swiss stuff..
Must be a Phil Collins angle in here. Maybe Shania Twain..
Too late. Can't do it.
Too late
You already did.
Must learn how to tame this digital world. I have a great spoof ad on cassette for "Super Absorbancy Arsewipes" when you produce a "bog-blocking turd the size of a submarine". It was given to me by a "ahem" former OGWTH.