The Dunkin Donut Guy....

The Associated Press reported that Michael Vale, the actor best known for his portrayal of a sleepy-eyed Dunkin' Donuts baker who said "Time to make the donuts," has died Saturday. He was 83 years old. Vale's long-running character, "Fred the Baker," became a cultural icon. The ad campaign lasted 15 years, until Vale retired in 1997. Although I was unfamilar with this American icon, I am sure he will be missed.

**Note: The picture is of Dunkin Donuts in Sofia, Bulgaria.