Michael Vale, aka Fred The Baker, dies

Michael Vale, known to many as Fred The Baker died at the age of 83 on Saturday. Fred was a creation of ad agency Ally & Gargano, New York in 1982 for Dunkin' Donuts who was known for his famous phrase, "Time to make the donuts". Fred retired in 1997.

"Someday young Frederick, you'll thank me for these lessons!"

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........died of complications from diabetes. oh the irony.

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I just saw a tribute spot by Dunkin' for Fred.