"Time to make the donuts" (1983)

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TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS--28,000 Google hits
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I don't know if Fred Shapiro is recording this commercial line. Michael
Vale, the actor in that popular commercial, has died. I ate like a half  dozen
donuts today in his honor. The funeral was attended by Mr. Coffee, Mr.  Donut,
and a half dozen Munchkins.
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Before he died, Vale allegedly tried a Dunkin Donuts coffee drink  in an
effort to "Bring Yourself Back."
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_Man Known for "Time To Make The  Donuts" Dies_
(http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=48513)
WZZM, MI -  <NOBR>Dec 27,
... It was Vale who said:  "Time to make the donuts" before trudging off  to
work in the wee hours. The ad campaign ran for 15 years until Vale retired in
1997.
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_Actor who said 'Time to make the  donuts' dies_
(http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/12/27/actor_who_said_time_to_make_the_donuts_
dies)
Boston  Globe, United States -  <NOBR>Dec 27,
NEW YORK --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, his
family ...
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_Man who told us it's "time to make the  donuts" dead at 83_
(http://www.eyewitnessnewstv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4292043&nav=F2DO)  <NOBR>Eyewitnes
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Goods and Services IC 042. US 100. G & S: RESTAURANT SERVICES. FIRST USE:
19830328.  FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19830328  Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Design Search Code   Serial Number 73714702  Filing Date March 4, 1988
Current Filing Basis 1A  Original Filing Basis 1A  Published for Opposition August
16, 1988  Registration Number 1512142  Registration Date November 8, 1988
Owner (REGISTRANT) DUNKIN' DONUTS INCORPORATED CORPORATION DELAWARE P.O. BOX  317
RANDOLPH MASSACHUSETTS 02368  Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Attorney of Record DONALD A. KAUL  Type of Mark SERVICE MARK  Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR).  Live/Dead Indicator LIVE