There Goes a... facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Real Wheels |
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| Created by | Dave Hood |
| Written by | Dave Hood |
| Directed by | Dave Hood Ken Urman |
| Starring | Dave Hood (20 episodes) Becky Borg (12 episodes) David Sidoni (3 episodes) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 23 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Dave Hood |
| Producer(s) | Dave Hood Brian Levine Ken Urman |
| Editor(s) | Dave Hood |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Dave Hood Entertainment Power to Create, Inc. |
| Distributor | KidVision Warner Home Video |
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| Original network | PBS (United States) Roadshow Entertainment (Australia) |
| Original release | 1993 – 2003 |
Real Wheels, also known as There Goes a..., is a fun TV show for kids aged 3 to 8. It teaches you all about different vehicles and the people who work with them. Imagine learning about a garbage truck, a mail truck, or a rescue vehicle!
Each episode focuses on a different type of transport. There's even an episode about Santa Claus and another about roller coasters! The show is live-action, meaning it features real people and real vehicles. The main host is Dave Hood, and sometimes Becky Borg joins him. In a few episodes, like There Goes a Farm Truck or There Goes a Tractor, Dave Sidoni takes over as host.
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What the Shows Are About
The Real Wheels videos follow Dave, and sometimes Becky, as they explore different jobs that use cool vehicles. Dave and Becky always let viewers know they are just pretending for the day. This way, you can learn about the vehicles and the important jobs they do.
Most of the shows focus on how these vehicles work and what they can do. Sometimes, Dave might accidentally cause a little trouble, like knocking down a building in There Goes a Bulldozer. When this happens, he often says his famous line: "I shouldn't have done that!" Becky sometimes gets into similar funny situations too.
In these videos, the hosts explain how vehicles operate. They also share interesting facts about the vehicle's history. You even get to meet real people who work with these machines! At the end of each episode, Dave or Becky encourage you to visit your local library. This helps you learn even more about the vehicles. They also remind viewers about important safety rules. For example, "don't play on the railroad tracks" from There Goes a Train. Or "don't play with fire" from There Goes a Fire Truck. Sometimes, the real workers also share safety tips.
Where They Filmed the Shows
Most of the Real Wheels episodes were filmed in sunny Southern California. They used real places like Union Station in Los Angeles and Ontario International Airport. They also filmed at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Some episodes were even filmed at Camp Pendleton.
Sometimes, they traveled to other cool spots. These included the Kennedy Space Center, where rockets launch. They also visited the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum and the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier.
Episode Guide
Here is a list of the exciting episodes from the Real Wheels series:
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| 01 | "There Goes A Fire Truck" | 1993 | |
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Firefighter Dave visits the Ontario Fire Department. He learns what it takes to be a firefighter and how fire trucks work. You'll see inside a fire truck and learn about its equipment.
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| 02 | "There Goes A Bulldozer" | March 2, 1994 | |
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Construction Foreman Dave visits building sites. He learns all about machines used in construction.
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| 03 | "There Goes An Airplane" | July 27, 1994 | |
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Pilot Dave learns about different airplanes and how they fly. You'll see US Navy aircraft in action.
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| 04 | "There Goes A Train" | July 27, 1994 | |
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Engineer Dave explores different types of trains. He visits places like Los Angeles Union Station and the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum.
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| 05 | "There Goes A Police Car" | July 27, 1994 | |
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Deputies Dave and Becky learn about police work. They see the equipment and vehicles police use.
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| 06 | "There Goes A Truck" | July 27, 1994 | |
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Truck Drivers Dave and Becky learn about many different types of trucks and how they work.
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| 07 | "There Goes A Boat" | January 18, 1995 | |
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Captains Dave and Becky learn about different types of boats and ships. They discover how they work on the water.
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| 08 | "There Goes A Spaceship" | January 18, 1995 | |
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Astronauts Dave and Becky visit the Kennedy Space Center. They learn about outer space and different spacecraft.
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| 09 | "There Goes A Race Car" | January 18, 1995 |
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Race Car Drivers Dave and Becky learn about different race cars. This includes off-road, stock-car, and Top Fuel Dragsters.
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| 10 | "Here Comes a Roller Coaster" | May 16, 1995 | |
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Dave dreams of a day at Six Flags Magic Mountain. He rides many roller coasters and thrill rides with a child named Taylor.
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| 11 | "There Goes A Monster Truck" | May 16, 1995 | |
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Monster Truck Drivers Dave and Becky learn about monster trucks. They even learn how to drive one!
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| 12 | "There Goes A Motorcycle" | May 16, 1995 | |
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Bikers Dave and Becky learn about motorcycles. They see how they are used for fun and racing.
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| 13 | "There Goes a Helicopter" | May 16, 1995 | |
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Helicopter Pilots Dave and Becky learn about different types of helicopters. They discover how they fly and work.
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| 14 | "There Goes Santa Claus" | September 12, 1995 | |
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Dave and Becky pretend to be Santa Claus. They remember past adventures from other episodes.
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| 15 | "There Goes the Mail" | September 12, 1999 1996 |
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Letter Carriers Dave and Becky learn where mail goes. They see how it is transported. This episode is also called There Goes a Mail Truck.
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| 16 | "There Goes a Rescue Vehicle" | June 15, 1999 1996 |
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Paramedics Dave and Becky learn about rescue workers. They see the vehicles and equipment used in emergencies.
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| 17 | "There Goes a Garbage Truck" | January 27, 1997 1997 |
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Garbage Collectors Dave and Becky learn about garbage trucks. They also learn why keeping Earth clean is important. This is Becky's last episode.
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| 18 | "There Goes a Dump Truck" | June 15, 1999 | |
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Dump Truck Driver Dave learns about dump trucks and other construction vehicles. He sees how they are used in road work. Dave Sidoni hosts this episode.
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| 19 | "There Goes a Tractor" | 2000 (original) January 30, 2001 |
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Farmer Dave learns about tractors and farm equipment. Dave Sidoni hosts this episode.
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| 20 | "There Goes a Farm Truck" | 2000 (original) January 30, 2001 |
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Dave learns about farm trucks and how they work. This episode is similar to the tractor episode. Dave Sidoni hosts this episode.
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| 21 | "There Goes a Bus" | May 30, 2002 | |
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Bus Driver Dave learns about buses. He even attends bus driver school. Dave Hood returns in this episode.
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| 22 | "There Goes a Tank" | September 16, 2003 | |
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Tank Driver Dave visits Camp Pendleton. He learns about tanks and other military vehicles.
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| 23 | "There Goes a Rescue Hero" | September 16, 2003 | |
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Rescue Hero Dave learns about rescue workers. He sees the vehicles and equipment they use in emergencies. He also meets a rescue dog named Charlie. This is the last episode of the series.
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Music and Vehicles: Rockin' Real Wheels
There was also a spin-off series called Rockin' Real Wheels. These shows featured songs about the vehicles from the main series. There are four episodes in this musical series:
- 1. Train Songs
Two kids, Michael and Jennifer, visit the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum. They learn about trains and meet Tuffy the train in a musical adventure.
- 2. Bulldozer Songs
Winnie and Alex meet Rocky the bulldozer. He teaches them about bulldozers and other construction vehicles through songs.
- 3. Fire Truck Songs
At a fire department open house, Jessica and Jay meet Freddy the Friendly Fire Engine. They go on a musical journey to learn about fire trucks. They also learn about tools firefighters use and fire safety.
- 4. Santa Claus Songs
An animated Santa Claus takes viewers on a musical holiday journey.
Real Wheels on DVD
The Real Wheels series was also released on DVD. Each DVD usually has two episodes. They also include fun extras like bloopers and an interactive glossary. The DVDs are often titled "Adventures" and group three episodes with a similar vehicle theme. The "Rockin' Real Wheels" spin-off also had its own DVD. Most episodes were released on DVD, except for Here Comes a Roller Coaster, There Goes Santa Claus, and Santa Songs.
Adventures DVDs
- 1. Truck Adventures
Features There Goes a Fire Truck, There Goes a Garbage Truck, and There Goes a Truck.
- 2. Mega Truck Adventures
Includes There Goes a Bulldozer, There Goes a Monster Truck, and There Goes a Tank.
- 3. High Speed Adventures
Has There Goes a Race Car, There Goes a Motorcycle, and There Goes a Spaceship.
- 4. Travel Adventures
Contains There Goes a Train, There Goes a Plane, and There Goes a Bus.
- 5. Land, Sea, and Air Adventures
Features There Goes a Boat, There Goes the Mail, and There Goes a Helicopter.
- 6. Tractor Adventures
Includes There Goes a Tractor, There Goes a Dump Truck, and There Goes a Farm Truck.
- 7. Rescue Adventures
Has There Goes a Rescue Hero, There Goes a Police Car, and There Goes a Rescue Vehicle.
- 8. Rockin' Real Wheels
Contains Train Songs, Bulldozer Songs, and Fire Truck Songs.
Real Wheels Live Tour
From 2001 to 2004, there was a live show called "Real Wheels Live." Dave Hood starred in it, performing magic tricks and inviting the audience to join in. Before the show, real vehicles were on display for everyone to touch and explore.
