Auto-B-Good is a 2005-2006 American animated children's television series. The series features short stories set in the fictional City of Auto, in which all the citizens are cars. The program is explicitly designed to teach children lessons in moral character and values. Auto-B-Good was produced by Wet Cement Productions. The show was shown on certain PBS stations on PBS Kids before moving to Smile of a Child/TBN until early 2019.
The show educates and informs children ages 3 to 8.
Characters
Main Issadora Model: 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Issadora (Izzi) is the main protagonist of the entire series. She is an innocent, bright-eyed, and curious 7-year-old car who loves to play with EJ, but can get frustrated at being the littlest and not always able to do what the others can.
Johnny Model: 2003 Dodge Viper Johnny speed drives and maintains a clean car finish. His friends are Derek, Cali, Maria, and Miles. He frequently visits Squeakies Car Wash to clean his vehicle.
Cali Model: 1999 Mercedes-Benz R170 Cali is a valley girl. She hangs out with Johnny and Maria and loves shopping.
EJ Model: 1974 Morris Mini One of the “little cars,” Eric Jacobson "EJ" Mini puts his all into everything he does. He tries hard to keep up with the big guys and wants to be just like Johnny when he grows up. His best friend is his classmate Izzi.
Professor Model: 1950 Citroën 2CV Professor's inventions would be world-renowned, except they usually go awry. He is a bit eccentric and very analytical but has a heart of gold that makes him beloved by all.
Franklin Model: 1931 Tatra T80 Old and wise, Franklin has lived a full life and speaks from experience to give advice on almost anything. He and the Professor are good friends and both act as mentors to the “kids.”
Miles Model: 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Miles is the conscience of the group who knows what's right and tries to steer the others in that direction. Miles' maturity gives a balance to the friendship with Johnny and Cali.
Maria Model: 2003 Jeep Liberty With her love of adventure and four-wheeling, Maria is the trailblazer of the group. She coaches the little cars' soccer team and has a job at the park. Maria is friends with Derek.
Derek Model: 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab Derek is a red pickup truck. He is the biggest, strongest, and toughest of the group. With his mild manner and gentle spirit, Derek is often the group's peacemaker and mediator.
Minor Elrod Model: 1923 Austin 7 Century-old Elrod fight in the great war with CJ Willy, Franklin, and Mr. Morgan. He lived alone for many years after the war and later reconciled with his friends. He currently is the owner and operator of Elrod's Mini Golf.
CJ Willy Model: 1942 Willys MB Franklin, Mr. Morgan, and Elrod's drill instructor and sergeant in charge during the great war. Lost his life in the line of duty. His image is cast in bronze as the statue in Memorial Park.
Lug Nut Model: 1934 Triumph Dolomite A vaudeville performer who, along with his comedy partner, Dip Stick, teaches Miles that enthusiasm is the secret of success.
Billy Billy was lost in the wilderness at a young age and was raised by Big Horns. When the other cars found him on a camping trip, they brought him back to the City of Auto and learned to see all the wonderful things in their city through new eyes.
Mr. Morgan
Model: 1939 BMW 328
Mr. Morgan is the sports referee.
Cast Sabrina Crews as Izzi Charles Hubbell as Johnny Heidi Fellner as Cali Teri Parker-Brown as Maria Jim Cunningham as Derek Kim Kivens as EJ Dave Simmons as Miles (same voice used for Noils in Ewe Know) John Farrell as Franklin Len Goodman as Professor
Episodes The first season consisted of 36 episodes, each focusing on a particular character trait.
Season 1 (2005) +Overall # Episode TitleAir Date1Timely TreatsJanuary 17, 20052Picture Perfect3Moving Forward Together4Growing ResponsibleJanuary 24, 20055Red Card To Respect6The Land of the Odds7No Rules AllowedJanuary 31, 20058Shop 'Til You Drop9Center of the Universe10Slippery SlopeFebruary 7, 200511Car Tune Pirates12Bully Bully13Friends in High PlacesFebruary 14, 200514Heavenly Event15Sunny Side Up?16Up from the DepthsFebruary 21, 200517Cooler Heads Prevail18Digging For Gold19A Miles In Their TiresFebruary 28, 200520Stage Fright21Izzi and The Giant22Rumors of WarMarch 7, 200523The Price of Freedom24No Greater Love25Miles to the RescueMarch 14, 200526The Secret Force27Gopher It!28The Secret of SuccessMarch 21, 200529The Winning Goal30The Road Rage31Road Test For MaturityMarch 28, 200532Uninvited Guests33A Tidy Plan34Too Rough Around The EdgesApril 4, 200535Crowning Car Of The Year36Friends To The Rescue!
Season 2 (2006) Wet Cement completed 27 episodes for the second season. Season 2 # Episode Title Air Date1Movie "FX"January 2, 20062Cheaters U-Turn3The Cobra Canyon Leap4The Integrity ProjectJanuary 9, 20065Rising To The Occasion6The Gift of Golf7Breaking ParJanuary 16, 20068Daring Dreamers9Unusual Suspect10The Missing StatueJanuary 23, 200611Get the OOMPH!12A Taxing Problem13Billy and the Big HornsJanuary 30, 200614Home Sweet Home15The Quest For Power16Monster Trap!February 6, 200617CAR-Nival18Lug Nut19Issadora's BoxFebruary 13, 200620Extreme Overhaul21Breaking New Ground22Level Thirty-Nine!February 20, 200623Western Hero24COTU Comics25Scared-y CarFebruary 27, 200626Car Tuned & Ready27Squeaky Clean!
DVD Versions Auto-B-Good DVDs come in three versions: a retail versionretail version for home audiences, an education versioneducation version used in school classrooms across the country and a Special Edition with Christian music videos featuring the music of Rick Altizer that enhance the positive character lessons with a spiritual application.
Storybooks In 2009, Rising Star Studios produced six kids' storybooks, written by Phillip Walton. Each is an original story focusing on lessons in trustworthiness, respect, caring, responsibility, citizenship and fairness.
EJ and the Bully (a lesson in Respect) Queen for a Day (a lesson in Fairness) Citizen Miles (a lesson in Citizenship) Sticking to it! (a lesson in Trustworthiness) Mean Ole Crankfender (a lesson in Caring) Attack of the Runaway Robot (a lesson in Responsibility)
References
External links
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