# Auto-B-Good

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

## 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 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 (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 Title | Air Date |
| 1 | Timely Treats | January 17, 2005 |
| 2 | Picture Perfect | January 17, 2005 |
| 3 | Moving Forward Together | January 17, 2005 |
| 4 | Growing Responsible | January 24, 2005 |
| 5 | Red Card To Respect | January 24, 2005 |
| 6 | The Land of the Odds | January 24, 2005 |
| 7 | No Rules Allowed | January 31, 2005 |
| 8 | Shop 'Til You Drop | January 31, 2005 |
| 9 | Center of the Universe | January 31, 2005 |
| 10 | Slippery Slope | February 7, 2005 |
| 11 | Car Tune Pirates | February 7, 2005 |
| 12 | Bully Bully | February 7, 2005 |
| 13 | Friends in High Places | February 14, 2005 |
| 14 | Heavenly Event | February 14, 2005 |
| 15 | Sunny Side Up? | February 14, 2005 |
| 16 | Up from the Depths | February 21, 2005 |
| 17 | Cooler Heads Prevail | February 21, 2005 |
| 18 | Digging For Gold | February 21, 2005 |
| 19 | A Miles In Their Tires | February 28, 2005 |
| 20 | Stage Fright | February 28, 2005 |
| 21 | Izzi and The Giant | February 28, 2005 |
| 22 | Rumors of War | March 7, 2005 |
| 23 | The Price of Freedom | March 7, 2005 |
| 24 | No Greater Love | March 7, 2005 |
| 25 | Miles to the Rescue | March 14, 2005 |
| 26 | The Secret Force | March 14, 2005 |
| 27 | Gopher It! | March 14, 2005 |
| 28 | The Secret of Success | March 21, 2005 |
| 29 | The Winning Goal | March 21, 2005 |
| 30 | The Road Rage | March 21, 2005 |
| 31 | Road Test For Maturity | March 28, 2005 |
| 32 | Uninvited Guests | March 28, 2005 |
| 33 | A Tidy Plan | March 28, 2005 |
| 34 | Too Rough Around The Edges | April 4, 2005 |
| 35 | Crowning Car Of The Year | April 4, 2005 |
| 36 | Friends To The Rescue! | April 4, 2005 |

### 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 (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)