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* January 1, 1901 - Australia (The Wiggles' and DJSwell69's country of origin) declares its independence from Great Britain. | * January 1, 1901 - Australia (The Wiggles' and [[DJSwell69]]'s country of origin) declares its independence from Great Britain. | ||
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* July 14, 1910 - Birth of William Hanna. | * July 14, 1910 - Birth of William Hanna. | ||
* March 24, 1911 - Birth of Joseph Barbera. | * March 24, 1911 - Birth of Joseph Barbera. | ||
* November 8, 1915 - The birthdate of Lou Pickles, according to ''Rugrats'' canon. | *1915 - The year Thomas the Tank Engine was built according to ''The Railway Series/Thomas and Friends'' canon. | ||
*November 8, 1915 - The birthdate of Lou Pickles, according to ''Rugrats'' canon. | |||
*November 16, 1916 - Birth of Daws Butler, the first actor to voice Yogi Bear. | *November 16, 1916 - Birth of Daws Butler, the first actor to voice Yogi Bear. | ||
=== 1920s === | === 1920s === | ||
* October 22, 1920 - Scholastic is founded by Maurice Robinson. The company would later adopt Clifford as their mascot. | * October 22, 1920 - Book publisher Scholastic is founded by Maurice Robinson. The company would later adopt Clifford as their mascot. | ||
*April 4, 1923 - Warner Bros. is founded by 4 brothers Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack L. Warner The company would later acquire the rights to Hanna-Barbara’s properties and would also form Cartoon Network. | |||
*October 16, 1923 - The Walt Disney Company is founded by Walt Disney and his brother Roy. | *October 16, 1923 - The Walt Disney Company is founded by Walt Disney and his brother Roy. | ||
*November 28, 1928 - ''Steamboat Willie'' is released, marking the debut of Mickey Mouse. Mickey would later be the basis for Pube Disney. | *November 28, 1928 - ''Steamboat Willie'' is released, marking the debut of Mickey Mouse. Mickey would later be the basis for Pube Disney. | ||
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=== 1930s === | === 1930s === | ||
* March 7, 1934 - Birth of Willard Scott, the first actor to portray Ronald McDonald. | * December 26, 1933 - Birth of Caroll Spinney, the first actor to portray Big Bird in ''Sesame Street''. | ||
*March 7, 1934 - Birth of Willard Scott, the first actor to portray Ronald McDonald. | |||
* December 30, 1935 - Birth of Jack Riley, the voice of Stu Pickles in the original ''Rugrats'' cartoon. | * December 30, 1935 - Birth of Jack Riley, the voice of Stu Pickles in the original ''Rugrats'' cartoon. | ||
* September 24, 1936 - Birth of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and the primary actor for Kermit the Frog. | * September 24, 1936 - Birth of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets and the primary actor for Kermit the Frog. | ||
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* 1940 - The first McDonalds restaurant is founded by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California. | * 1940 - The first McDonalds restaurant is founded by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California. | ||
* February 10, 1940 - William Hanna and Joseph Barbera release the first ''Tom and Jerry'' short titled "Puss Gets the Boot", cementing themselves as cartoon legends. Some of their creations (most prominently Yogi Bear) would later feature in Speakonia videos during the 2010s. Tom's scream throughout the series would also be used for Chaz Finster many years later in Barney Bunch content. | * February 10, 1940 - William Hanna and Joseph Barbera release the first ''Tom and Jerry'' short titled "Puss Gets the Boot", cementing themselves as cartoon legends. Some of their creations (most prominently Yogi Bear) would later feature in Speakonia videos during the 2010s. Tom's scream throughout the series would also be used for Chaz Finster many years later in Barney Bunch content. | ||
*July 28, 1940 - | *July 27, 1940 - The ''Merry Melodies'' cartoon "A Wild Hare" is released, marking the debut of Bugs Bunny, the basis for the Pube Hare. | ||
* 1945 - The Reverend W. Awdry publishes the first entry to ''The Railway Series''. This series of children's books would mark the debut of Thomas the Tank Engine, who would appear in small spurts throughout the Barney Bunch's career decades later. | *July 28, 1940 - Birth of Phil Proctor, the voice of Howard Deville in the original ''Rugrats'' cartoon. | ||
*November 25, 1940 - The ''Andy Panda'' short "Knock Knock" is released, marking the debut of Woody Woodpecker, who would be the basis for the original Pube Bird (later renamed to the Pube Pecker). | |||
*December 23, 1943 - Birth of Harry Shearer, the voice of Ned Flanders in ''The'' ''Simpsons.'' | |||
* May 12, 1945 - The Reverend W. Awdry publishes the first entry to ''The Railway Series''. This series of children's books would mark the debut of Thomas the Tank Engine (who made his debut in the second book in the series in 1946), who would appear in small spurts throughout the Barney Bunch's career decades later. | |||
*September 14, 1946 - The second book in ''The Railway Series'' titled “''Thomas the Tank Engine''” is published by Reverend W. Awdry, marking the debut of the title character. | |||
*April 19, 1948 - Birth of Tim Curry, the voice of Nigel Thornberry in ''The Wild Thornberries'' cartoon. | |||
* September 17, 1948 - Birth of John Ritter, voice of Clifford in the 2000’s series. | * September 17, 1948 - Birth of John Ritter, voice of Clifford in the 2000’s series. | ||
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* October 9, 1949 - Birth of Roland Parliament, the English dubbing voice (DiC) for Gurio Umino/Melvin Butlers. | * October 9, 1949 - Birth of Roland Parliament, the English dubbing voice (DiC) for Gurio Umino/Melvin Butlers. | ||
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* July 21, 1953 - Birth of Jeff Fatt, who would later become a member of The Cockroaches and form The Wiggles. | * July 21, 1953 - Birth of Jeff Fatt, who would later become a member of The Cockroaches and form The Wiggles. | ||
* March 1955 - DC Comics releases ''Adventure Comics'' #210, marking the debut of Krypto the Superdog. | * March 1955 - DC Comics (called “National Allied Publications” at the time) releases ''Adventure Comics'' #210, marking the debut of [[Krypto the Superdog]]. | ||
* April 15, 1955 - McDonalds becomes a full fast food franchise after Ray Kroc purchases the restaurant chain from the McDonald brothers. | * April 15, 1955 - McDonalds becomes a full fast food franchise after Ray Kroc purchases the restaurant chain from the McDonald brothers. | ||
* May 5, 1955 - Jim Henson debuts the ''Sam and Friends'' television series, which was the first appearance of his iconic character Kermit the Frog. Kermit would be the basis for the [[Pube Muppet]] many years later. | * May 5, 1955 - Jim Henson debuts the ''Sam and Friends'' television series, which was the first appearance of his iconic character Kermit the Frog. Kermit would be the basis for the [[Pube Muppet]] many years later. | ||
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=== 1960s === | === 1960s === | ||
*July 1, 1960 - Birth of Dave Thompson, the actor for Tinky Winky for the first 70 episodes of the Teletubbies. | *July 1, 1960 - Birth of Dave Thompson, the actor for Tinky Winky for the first 70 episodes of the Teletubbies. | ||
*September 17, 1960 - Birth of Kevin Clash, the voice and puppeteer for Elmo from 1985-2012. | *September 17, 1960 - Birth of Kevin Clash, the voice and puppeteer for Elmo from 1985-2012. | ||
*January 30, 1961 - Yogi Bear gets his own animated series in ''The Yogi Bear Show''. | |||
* June 30, 1961 - Birth of Murray Cook, who would later form the Wiggles. | * June 30, 1961 - Birth of Murray Cook, who would later form the Wiggles. | ||
* August 4, 1961 - Birth of Barack Obama, who would be the basis for the Singing Barack Obama Doll. | * August 4, 1961 - Birth of Barack Obama, who would be the basis for the Singing Barack Obama Doll. | ||
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* February 20, 1967 - Birth of Kath Soucie, the voice of Phil, Lil, and Betty Deville in the original ''Rugrats'' cartoon. | * February 20, 1967 - Birth of Kath Soucie, the voice of Phil, Lil, and Betty Deville in the original ''Rugrats'' cartoon. | ||
*October 18, 1967 - Disney releases their animated version of ''The Jungle Book''. | *October 18, 1967 - Disney releases their animated version of ''The Jungle Book''. | ||
*December 24, 1967 - Grover makes his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show under the name “Gleep”. He would later appear on ''Sesame Street'', and would later be introduced as one of the earliest rivals for the Barney Bunch in the form of the Grover's Gay Gang. | |||
* November 3, 1969 - The PBS channel is founded. It would officially launch in 1970. | * November 3, 1969 - The PBS channel is founded. It would officially launch in 1970. | ||
* November 10, 1969- ''Sesame Street'' airs its first ever episode. This marked the proper debut of the Cookie Monster. | * November 10, 1969 - ''Sesame Street'' airs its first ever episode. This marked the proper debut of the Cookie Monster as well as the first appearance of Big Bird, who would not only be one of the staple BB members during the Newgrounds era, but would also be the basis for the new iteration of the Pube Bird. | ||
=== 1970s === | === 1970s === | ||
* December 20, 1970 - ''The Great Santa Claus Switch'' premiers, marking the debut of Gonzo, who would be the basis for Pube Jason. | * December 20, 1970 - ''The Great Santa Claus Switch'' premiers, marking the debut of Gonzo, who would be the basis for Pube Jason. | ||
* March 1971 - General Mills launches the Monsters Cereal, starting with Count Chocula and Frankenberry. These characters would feature in Speakonia media sometime in the 2020s. | * March 1971 - General Mills launches the Monsters Cereal, starting with Count Chocula and Frankenberry. These characters would feature in Speakonia media sometime in the 2020s. | ||
*July 14, 1971 - Birth of Pui Fan Lee, the original actor for Po. | *July 14, 1971 - Birth of Pui Fan Lee, the original actor for Po. | ||
*November 1971 - A character known as the Evil Grimace debuts in a McDonalds commercial. Several years later, he would be reworked into Grimace the Talking Testicle. | |||
* November 17, 1971 - The ''Sesame Street'' episode Episode 0278 airs, which has a segment featuring [[Sammy t3h Snake (character)|Sammy the Snake]]. | * November 17, 1971 - The ''Sesame Street'' episode Episode 0278 airs, which has a segment featuring [[Sammy t3h Snake (character)|Sammy the Snake]]. | ||
* January 16, 1972 - Birth of Greg Page, who would later form The Wiggles. | * January 16, 1972 - Birth of Greg Page, who would later form The Wiggles. | ||
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* 1974 - Frute Brute is added to the Monsters Cereal lineup. | * 1974 - Frute Brute is added to the Monsters Cereal lineup. | ||
* March 3, 1975 - ''The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence'' pilot premiers, marking the debut of the Swedish Chef and Statler and Waldorf. They would be the basis for Pube Swedish Chef and the Pubic Grandparents respectively. | * March 3, 1975 - ''The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence'' pilot premiers, marking the debut of the Swedish Chef and Statler and Waldorf. They would be the basis for Pube Swedish Chef and the Pubic Grandparents respectively. | ||
* 1976 - ''Arthur's Nose'' is published by author Marc Brown, making it the first appearance of Arthur Read and the first entry on his book series. | * 1976 - ''Arthur's Nose'' is published by author Marc Brown, making it the first appearance of [[Arthur|Arthur Read]] and the first entry on his book series. | ||
* September 5, 1976 - ''The Muppet Show'' premiers on ATV in the United Kingdom. | * September 5, 1976 - ''The Muppet Show'' premiers on ATV in the United Kingdom. | ||
* September 26, 1976 - The ''Muppet Show'' episode "Jim Nabors" premiers, marking the debut of Scooter, who would be the basis for Pube Nerd. | * September 26, 1976 - The ''Muppet Show'' episode "Jim Nabors" premiers, marking the debut of Scooter, who would be the basis for Pube Nerd. | ||
* August 23, 1977 - Birth of Jared Fogle, the former Subway spokesperson who would eventually be a popular subject with some Speakonia users, | * August 23, 1977 - Birth of [[Jared Fogle]], the former Subway spokesperson who would eventually be a popular subject with some Speakonia users, primarily [[Speakonia Plus]]. | ||
* December 1, 1977 - Nickelodeon officially launches in Columbus, OH. | * December 1, 1977 - Nickelodeon officially launches in Columbus, OH. | ||
* March 5, 1978 - ''The Muppet Show'' episode "Zero Mostel" premiers, marking the debut of Beaker, the basis for Pube Beaker. | * March 5, 1978 - ''The Muppet Show'' episode "Zero Mostel" premiers, marking the debut of Beaker, the basis for Pube Beaker. | ||
*June 19, 1978 - The first ''Garfield'' comic strip is released. The character (and some of his costars) would become the basis for the early rival group the Garfield Gang. | |||
* 1979 - The Cockroaches, an Australian pub rock band, is formed by brothers Paul, John, and Anthony Field. Anthony would later go on to form the [[The Wiggles|Wiggles]] in 1991. | * 1979 - The Cockroaches, an Australian pub rock band, is formed by brothers Paul, John, and Anthony Field. Anthony would later go on to form the [[The Wiggles|Wiggles]] in 1991. | ||
* May 31, 1979 - ''The'' ''Muppet Movie'' is released, being the first of several films to feature the Muppets. | * May 31, 1979 - ''The'' ''Muppet Movie'' is released, being the first of several films to feature the Muppets. | ||
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* 1980 - Animaton studio Klasky Csupo, who would go on to create ''Rugrats,'' ''The Wild Thronberrys'', and ''The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald'', is founded by Arlene Klasky and Garbor Csupo. | * 1980 - Animaton studio Klasky Csupo, who would go on to create ''Rugrats,'' ''The Wild Thronberrys'', and ''The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald'', is founded by Arlene Klasky and Garbor Csupo. | ||
* May 15, 1980 - The ''Sesame Street'' episode Episode 1439 premiers, marking the first appearance of Elmo, a future Barney Bunch member and the basis for Pube Elmo. | * May 15, 1980 - The ''Sesame Street'' episode Episode 1439 premiers, marking the first appearance of Elmo, a future Barney Bunch member and the basis for Pube Elmo. | ||
* May 17, 1980 - Birth of Dean Wendt, the voice of Barney | * May 17, 1980 - Birth of Dean Wendt, the voice of Barney from 2001-2010. | ||
*1981 - Jeff Fatt joins The Cockroaches. | |||
* May 23, 1981 - ''The Muppet Show'' concludes after a five year run. | * May 23, 1981 - ''The Muppet Show'' concludes after a five year run. | ||
* 1982 - HIT Entertainment is formed. Frute Brute is discontinued. | * 1982 - HIT Entertainment is formed. Frute Brute is discontinued. | ||
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* August 2, 1985 - The ''Sesame Street'' movie ''Follow That Bird'' is released in theaters. | * August 2, 1985 - The ''Sesame Street'' movie ''Follow That Bird'' is released in theaters. | ||
* 1987 - Birth of [[MrCaptainJeff]]. | * 1987 - Birth of [[MrCaptainJeff]]. | ||
*March 1987 - The Cockroaches release their debut self-titled album. | |||
* 1988 - Fruity Yummy Mummy is added to the Monsters Cereal lineup. | * 1988 - Fruity Yummy Mummy is added to the Monsters Cereal lineup. | ||
*May 18, 1988 - Daws Butler passes away. | *May 18, 1988 - Daws Butler passes away. | ||
* August 29, 1988 - [[Barney|Barney the Dinosaur]] debuts in the direct-to-video series ''Barney and the Backyard Gang'', which would later become ''Barney and Friends'' a few years later. | * August 29, 1988 - [[Barney|Barney the Dinosaur]] debuts in the direct-to-video series ''Barney and the Backyard Gang'', which would later become ''Barney and Friends'' a few years later. | ||
*September 17, 1988 - ''Garfield and Friends'' premiers on CBS. | |||
*October 1988 - The Cockroaches release the “Fingertips” album. | |||
* 1989 - Hélène Desputeaux publishes the first entry in the ''Caillou'' book series. The character would feature in small spurts in future Barney Bunch content, and even becoming a member of the Barney Bunch. | * 1989 - Hélène Desputeaux publishes the first entry in the ''Caillou'' book series. The character would feature in small spurts in future Barney Bunch content, and even becoming a member of the Barney Bunch. | ||
*June 7, 1989 - Birth of Bryan McAuley, the first person to voice Caillou in the 1997 animated series. | |||
* December 17, 1989 - ''The Simpsons'' premier on Fox with the episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire". This episode marks the debut of Ned Flanders, who would become a Barney Bunch mainstay character in the future. | * December 17, 1989 - ''The Simpsons'' premier on Fox with the episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire". This episode marks the debut of Ned Flanders, who would become a Barney Bunch mainstay character in the future. | ||
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* May 16, 1990 - Jim Henson passes away at age 53. | * May 16, 1990 - Jim Henson passes away at age 53. | ||
* 1991 - The Wiggles are formed. Turner Broadcasting purchases Hanna-Barbera. | * 1991 - The Wiggles are formed. Turner Broadcasting purchases Hanna-Barbera. | ||
*June 1991 - The Cockroaches release the “Positive” album. | |||
* August 11, 1991 - ''Rugrats'' premiers on Nickelodeon as one of its first ever Nicktoons, alongside ''The Ren and Stimpy Show'' and ''Doug'', with the episode "Tommy's First Birthday". This episode marks the first appearance of Drew Pickles, Angelica, [[Betty DeVille]], and Howard DeVille. | * August 11, 1991 - ''Rugrats'' premiers on Nickelodeon as one of its first ever Nicktoons, alongside ''The Ren and Stimpy Show'' and ''Doug'', with the episode "Tommy's First Birthday". This episode marks the first appearance of Drew Pickles, Angelica, [[Betty DeVille]], and Howard DeVille. | ||
* August 18, 1991 - The ''Rugrats'' episode "Barbeque Party" premiers, marking the first appearance of [[Chaz Finster]]. | * August 18, 1991 - The ''Rugrats'' episode "Barbeque Party" premiers, marking the first appearance of [[Chaz Finster]]. | ||
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* March 7, 1992 - The first ''Sailor Moon'' anime premiers in Japan. | * March 7, 1992 - The first ''Sailor Moon'' anime premiers in Japan. | ||
* April 6, 1992 - ''Barney and Friends'' premiers on PBS in the United States. | * April 6, 1992 - ''Barney and Friends'' premiers on PBS in the United States. | ||
* October 1, 1992 - Cartoon Network is launched. Its original programming lineup consisted of classic cartoons, many of which from Hanna-Barbera. | * October 1, 1992 - Cartoon Network is launched. Its original programming lineup consisted of classic cartoons, many of which from Hanna-Barbera. The network would later air the ''Krypto The Superdog'' animated series. | ||
* October 30, 1992 - Humongous Entertainment is formed. | * October 30, 1992 - Humongous Entertainment is formed. | ||
* December 6, 1992 - The ''Rugrats'' episode "The Santa Express" premiers, marking the first physical appearance of Drew's wife [[Charlotte Pickles|Charlotte]]. | * December 6, 1992 - The ''Rugrats'' episode "The Santa Express" premiers, marking the first physical appearance of Drew's wife [[Charlotte Pickles|Charlotte]]. | ||
* 1993 - Production of ''Rugrats'' is halted after Season 3, with only 2 holiday specials being released at the time. Also during this year, ''Fatty Bear's Birthday Surprise'' is released on home computers, marking the debut of Fatty Bear. | * 1993 - Production of ''Rugrats'' is halted after Season 3, with only 2 holiday specials being released at the time. Also during this year, ''Fatty Bear's Birthday Surprise'' is released on home computers, marking the debut of [[Fatty Bear]]. | ||
* October 8, 1993 - The ''Barney and Friends'' episode "Look At Me, I'm 3!" premiers, marking the debut of BJ. | * October 8, 1993 - The ''Barney and Friends'' episode "Look At Me, I'm 3!" premiers, marking the debut of BJ. | ||
* October 11, 1993 - PBS launches PTV, which would rebrand itself as PBS Kids in 1999. | * October 11, 1993 - PBS launches PTV, which would rebrand itself as PBS Kids in 1999. | ||
* 1994 - The Cockroaches disband. | *1994 - The Cockroaches disband. | ||
*March 1994 - The Cockroaches release the “St. Patrick’s Day 10am” album. | |||
* September 1994 - Birth of BarneyPoop (Tim C.), the founder of the Barney Bunch on Newgrounds. | * September 1994 - Birth of BarneyPoop (Tim C.), the founder of the Barney Bunch on Newgrounds. | ||
*December 10, 1994 - ''Garfield and Friends'' airs its final episode. | |||
* July 12, 1995 - [[Newgrounds|Newgrounds.com]] is launched by Tom Fulp. | * July 12, 1995 - [[Newgrounds|Newgrounds.com]] is launched by Tom Fulp. | ||
*October 9, 1995 - ''Wishbone'' premiers on PBS. The title character would be the basis for a Speakonia group called the Wishbone Resistance. | |||
* Mid 1990s- [[Speakonia]] is launched by CFS Technologies for Windows 95 systems. | * Mid 1990s- [[Speakonia]] is launched by CFS Technologies for Windows 95 systems. | ||
* 1996 - ''Rugrats'' resumes production after Nickelodeon orders more seasons. | * 1996 - ''Rugrats'' resumes production after Nickelodeon orders more seasons. | ||
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* May 2, 1997 - Birth of [[IronYoshi1212 Productions]]. | * May 2, 1997 - Birth of [[IronYoshi1212 Productions]]. | ||
* September 15, 1997 - The ''Caillou'' animated series premiers on Teletoon. | * September 15, 1997 - The ''Caillou'' animated series premiers on Teletoon. | ||
*December 4, 1997 - ''Wishbone'' airs its final episode. | |||
* December 18, 1997 - ''The Wiggles Movie'' is theatrically released in Australia. | * December 18, 1997 - ''The Wiggles Movie'' is theatrically released in Australia. | ||
* May 7, 1998 - The Wiggles' first television series premiers on Seven Network in Australia. | * May 7, 1998 - The Wiggles' first television series premiers on Seven Network in Australia. | ||
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* November 20, 1998 - ''The Rugrats Movie'' is released in theaters, and proves to be both a critical and financial success. It also became the first non-Disney animated feature to surpass a hundred million dollars at the box office. | * November 20, 1998 - ''The Rugrats Movie'' is released in theaters, and proves to be both a critical and financial success. It also became the first non-Disney animated feature to surpass a hundred million dollars at the box office. | ||
* October 1, 1999 - ''The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland'' is released in theaters. | * October 1, 1999 - ''The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland'' is released in theaters. | ||
*November 1999 - Posthumously after the disbanding of the Cockroaches, the “Hey Lets Go! The Best of the Cockroaches” album is released. | |||
* December 15, 1999 - Windows 2000 is released to the public. It features a new TTS program called Microsoft TTS, rendering Speakonia obsolete. This TTS engine features the SAPI5 versions of Sam, Mike, and Mary. | * December 15, 1999 - Windows 2000 is released to the public. It features a new TTS program called Microsoft TTS, rendering Speakonia obsolete. This TTS engine features the SAPI5 versions of Sam, Mike, and Mary. | ||
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