1987 Dunkin' Donuts: The Iconic Call of "Time to Make the Donuts"!

Before the sun rises, the legendary Fred the Baker is stirred from his slumber by a glowing apparition. It's the iconic 1980s call to duty: "Time to make the donuts!" 😴🍩

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1981 Dunkin Donuts: Peak Nostalgia Playback

That unmistakable 5 AM dread! ⏰ A timeless reminder of dedication and early morning treats! 🍩

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Happy #NationalDonutDay! Throwing it back to one of our favorite classics: the legend behind "time to make the donuts!" 🍩

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With all of this talk of the DunKings, it's time we threw it back to another Dunkin' beloved classic: Fred the Baker and his iconic "Time to make the donuts!" catchphrase. 🍩✨

Back in 1997, when Michael Vale retired from portraying this beloved Dunkin' character, it made headlines on the New Jersey Network nightly news!

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