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A moment of silence for the Dunkin' Donuts guy

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Dr of Dunk, Dec 28, 2005.

  1. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    The Dunkin Donuts man is gone :

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051228/ap_en_tv/obit_vale

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    Dunkin' Donuts Ad Actor Michael Vale Dies

    NEW YORK - Michael Vale, the actor best known for his portrayal of a sleepy-eyed Dunkin' Donuts baker who said "Time to make the doughnuts," has died. He was 83.

    Vale died Saturday in New York City of complications from diabetes, according to son-in law Rick Reil.

    Vale's long-running character, "Fred the Baker," for the doughnut maker's ad campaign lasted 15 years until he retired in 1997.

    Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts said in a statement that Vale's character "became a beloved American icon that permeated our culture and touched millions with his sense of humor and humble nature."

    Vale was born in Brooklyn and studied acting at the Dramatic Workshop in New York City with classmates Tony Curtis, Ben Gazzara and Rod Steiger.

    A veteran of the Broadway stage, film and television, Vale appeared in more than 1,300 TV commercials.
     
  2. Mr. Brightside

    Mr. Brightside Contributing Member

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    Good, now maybe donuts can die as well.
     
  3. Invisible Fan

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    This Friday, officers from across the country will give him the 21 gun salute.

    Rest in Peace
     
  4. Davidoff

    Davidoff Contributing Member

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    That's sad..

    John Lovitz played him well on SNL in the Dunkin' Donuts commercial
     
  5. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    when ever I have to spend a late night at the office and come in early the next day, I think about a boss I had used to say "time to make the donuts" in those situations.
     
  6. MadMax

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    i so wish we had a dunkin donuts here, still.
     
  7. Svpernaut

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    Shipley's kicks Dunkin' Donut's lilly ass. With that said, rest in peace my droopy eyed brother!
     
  8. GRENDEL

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    That's sad, I remember those commericials from when I was a kid

    RIP
     
  9. plcmts17

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    RIP :( one of my favorite commercials of all time.
     
  10. Austin70

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    Time to make the funeral arrangements.
     
  11. JeeberD

    JeeberD Contributing Member

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    RIP, donut man. :(
     
  12. Sishir Chang

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    RIP too.

    I love donuts and living Boston for awhile where they have a Dunkin Donuts every other block I got hooked on them. Unfortunately there are almost no Dunkin Donuts in Minneapolis and whenever I go to the East Coast I make sure to get a box.

    As far as mass marketed donuts go Dunkin Donuts rule over Krispy Kreme..
     
  13. ROCKSS

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    RIP

    The guy was really good in the commercials
     
  14. MadMax

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    it's all about the coffee. krispy kreme has good coffee, too, but i prefer DD's donuts. i'd rather have DD, here.
     
  15. macalu

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    i wonder if he's gonna be CREAMated.
     
  16. Oski2005

    Oski2005 Contributing Member

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    His death has left a donut hole in my heart, one that will soon be filled with pure cholesterol.
     

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