Auto-B-Good facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Auto-B-Good
Genre	Animation, Kids
Written by	John Ingelin Kevin Nelson (story by)
Directed by	Handen Jetmall (voice director) Charles Meyer Gary Meyer Joth Loder (animation)
Voices of	Teri Parker-Brown Sabrina Crews Jim Cunningham John Farrell Heidi Fellner Len Goodman Charles Hubbell Kim Kivens Dave Simmons
Composer(s)	Phil Aaron
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	63 (list of episodes)
Production
Cinematography	Dan Becker Tom Smith
Editor(s)	Charles Meyer
Camera setup	Charles Thompson Joe Dennis Jim May
Running time	11 minutes
Production company(s)	Wet Cement Productions (groups) GoldKing Media (single episode)
Distributor	Morning Light Media (2005–2006) Rising Star Studios (2006–present)
Release
Original network	Syndication Australian Christian Channel
Original release	January 17, 2005 (2005-01-17) – February 27, 2006 (2006-02-27)

Auto-B-Good is a fun animated TV show from the United States. It aired from 2005 to 2006. The show takes place in a make-believe place called the City of Auto. All the characters in this city are cars!

The main goal of Auto-B-Good is to teach kids important lessons. These lessons are about good moral character and strong values. Wet Cement Productions made the show. It was first shown on some PBS stations as part of PBS Kids. Later, it moved to Smile of a Child and TBN until 2019. Kids in Australia could also watch it on the Australian Christian Channel.

Characters in Auto-B-Good

Main Characters

Johnny

• Model: Dodge Viper

Johnny is a cool and brave car. He loves to go fast and keep his paint shiny. His best friends are Derek, Cali, Maria, and Miles. Johnny's favorite thing is to race to Squeakies Car Wash. He loves to get super clean and show off his shine.

Cali

• Model: 1999 Mercedes-Benz R170

Cali is a stylish car who loves to shop. She often hangs out with Johnny and Maria.

EJ

• Model: 1974 Morris Mini

EJ, whose full name is Eric Jacobson Mini, is one of the "little cars." He always tries his best in everything he does. EJ works hard to keep up with the bigger cars. He really wants to be just like Johnny when he grows up. His best friend is his classmate, Izzi.

Issadora

• Model: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

Issadora, or Izzi, is a sweet and curious 7-year-old car. She has bright eyes and loves to play with EJ. Sometimes, Izzi gets upset because she is the smallest. This means she cannot always do what the other cars can.

Professor

• Model: 1950 Citroën 2CV

The Professor creates amazing inventions. But his inventions often go wrong! He is a bit quirky and thinks very logically. Still, he has a kind heart, which makes everyone love him. He is a good friend to Franklin.

Franklin

• Model: 1931 Tatra T80

Franklin is an old and very wise car. He has lived a long life and shares his experiences. He gives advice on almost any topic. He and the Professor are close friends. They both act as mentors, guiding the younger cars.

Miles

• Model: 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Miles is like the group's conscience. He knows what is right and tries to guide his friends. He helps them make good choices. Miles's mature attitude balances his friendships with Johnny and Cali.

Maria

• Model: 2003 Jeep Liberty

Maria loves adventure and off-road driving. She is the explorer of the group. She coaches the soccer team for the little cars. Maria also has a job working at the park. She is good friends with Derek.

Derek

• Model: 2000 Dodge Ram

Derek is the biggest and strongest car in the group. He has a calm and gentle personality. Derek often helps his friends solve problems. He is usually the one who brings peace to the group.

Minor Characters

Elrod

• Model: 1923 Austin 7

Elrod is a very old car, over 100 years old. He fought in a big war with CJ Willy, Franklin, and Mr. Morgan. After the war, he lived alone for many years. Later, he made up with his old friends. Today, Elrod owns and runs Elrod's Mini Golf.

CJ Willy

• Model: 1942 Willys MB

CJ Willy was a drill instructor and sergeant in the great war. He was in charge of Franklin, Mr. Morgan, and Elrod. He bravely gave his life during the war. There is a bronze statue of him in Memorial Park.

Lug Nut

• Model: 1934 Triumph Dolomite

Lug Nut is a vaudeville performer. He works with his comedy partner, Dip Stick. Together, they teach Miles that being excited and eager is the secret to success.

Billy Billy got lost in the wilderness when he was very young. He was raised by Big Horns, who are like mountain sheep. When the other cars found him on a camping trip, they brought him back to the City of Auto. Billy helped them see all the wonderful things in their city with fresh eyes.

Mr. Morgan Mr. Morgan is the sports referee in the City of Auto.

Cast

Here are the actors who lent their voices to the characters:

• Charles Hubbell as Johnny
• Heidi Fellner as Cali
• Teri Parker-Brown as Maria
• Jim Cunningham as Derek
• Kim Kivens as EJ
• Sabrina Crews as Izzi
• Dave Simmons as Miles (also voiced Noils in Ewe Know)
• John Farrell as Franklin
• Len Goodman as Professor

Episodes

The show has two seasons with a total of 63 episodes. Each episode in the first season teaches about a specific character trait.

Season 1 (2005)

Season 2 (2006)

Wet Cement Productions finished 27 episodes for the second season.

DVD Versions

Auto-B-Good DVDs come in different versions. There is a regular version for families to watch at home. There is also an education version used in schools across the country. A special edition includes Christian music videos. These videos use music by Rick Altizer to add a spiritual message to the character lessons.

Storybooks

In 2009, Rising Star Studios created six storybooks for kids. Phillip Walton wrote these books. Each book tells a new story. They focus on important lessons like being trustworthy, showing respect, caring for others, being responsible, being a good citizen, and being fair.

• 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)

See also

In Spanish: Auto-B-Good para niños