Michael Vale, 1922 - 2005
  Michael Vale, known to many millions as Dunkin Donuts' "Fred the Baker", famous for saying "It's time to make the donuts" died on Christmas Eve. He was 83. Joan and I met Michael in 1988, while on a business trip. As a food supplier to Dunkin Donuts, Joan attended their regional franchisee convention on St. Thomas, and I accompanied her. Joan and I were fortunate to share a fabulous lunch on St. John's Island at a table for four with Michael and his wife Nancy. He regaled us with stories, mostly about his pet parakeet "Boo" who he claimed had a vocabulary of over 1400 words. Some of his stories were of being an actor, and I asked him how long he had taken to become an overnight success. He chuckled and said: "35 years." I hope that he and Boo are reunited and chatting away.  |
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| Hi Ron and Joan,
My condolences to you both. I didn't know of him until your post but what a infectious smile he had and you all look so wonderful together in your photo. When the world loses someone like him it's truly a loss. Marianne and the boys |
| How sad.
"Time to make the doughnuts" is a common saying around here. I'll think of him. (no we don't make doughnuts, just an expression to get something done.) sheepieboss |
| Loved that guy. What a nice story Ron that you got to have dinner with him. I had heard on the news that he went to acting school with a lot of famous movie actors. |
| "Time to make the Donuts" is also a common saying in my house!! Even though donuts are not often eaten here I can't count the morning I drag myself out of bed muttering that phrase!!!! I didn't realize he would have been that old! How interesting that you and Joan actually got to meet him!!!!!! |
| "Time to make the Donuts" is popular in our house too. I think anyone who has to get up in the dead of night to shuffle off to work can relate to that statement! Thanks Ron, this was a nice tribute to Mr. Vale. |
| I said that saying every night that I got up with Hayley when she was smaller. I'd say "Time to make the Donuts" as I was mixing her formula.
I really miss not seeing his commercials. I also miss the Dunkin Donuts Coffee  (No Dunkin Donuts shops in the entire state of CA) |
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