Auto-B-Good

Auto-B-Good is a 2005-2006 American animated preschool 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.

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Characters

Main

Issadora

Model: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

Issadora 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 is cool and daring. He loves high speeds and a glossy shine. His best friends are Derek, Cali, Maria, and Miles. His favorite thing to do is race to Squeakies Car Wash to get “squeaky clean” and show off his shine.
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
John Farrell as Franklin
Len Goodman as Professor

Episodes

The first season consisted of 36 episodes, each focusing on a particular character trait.

Season 2 (2006)

Wet Cement completed 27 episodes for the second season.

Season 2 #	Episode Title	Air Date
1	Movie "FX"	January 2, 2006
2	Cheaters U-Turn	January 2, 2006
3	The Cobra Canyon Leap	January 2, 2006
4	The Integrity Project	January 9, 2006
5	Rising To The Occasion	January 9, 2006
6	The Gift of Golf	January 9, 2006
7	Breaking Par	January 16, 2006
8	Daring Dreamers	January 16, 2006
9	Unusual Suspect	January 16, 2006
10	The Missing Statue	January 23, 2006
11	Get the OOMPH!	January 23, 2006
12	A Taxing Problem	January 23, 2006
13	Billy and the Big Horns	January 30, 2006
14	Home Sweet Home	January 30, 2006
15	The Quest For Power	January 30, 2006
16	Monster Trap!	February 6, 2006
17	CAR-Nival	February 6, 2006
18	Lug Nut	February 6, 2006
19	Issadora's Box	February 13, 2006
20	Extreme Overhaul	February 13, 2006
21	Breaking New Ground	February 13, 2006
22	Level Thirty-Nine!	February 20, 2006
23	Western Hero	February 20, 2006
24	COTU Comics	February 20, 2006
25	Scared-y Car	February 27, 2006
26	Car Tuned & Ready	February 27, 2006
27	Squeaky Clean!	February 27, 2006

DVD Versions

Auto-B-Good DVDs come in three versions: a retail version for home audiences, an education 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 Queen for a Day Citizen Miles Sticking to it! Mean Ole Crankfender

''Attack of the Runaway Robot ''