Auto-B-Good

Auto-B-Good is an American 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. Implicit messages of the series are that cars have personalities and that cities without pedestrians are normal. Auto-B-Good was produced by Wet Cement Productions, a Minnesota-based animation studio. In 2005 it won an Emmy award for graphics/animation in the non-news category and also was the recipient of three Aurora Awards. In 2006, Auto-B-Good won 4 more Emmy Awards for Audio/Post Production, Musical Composition/Arrangement, Graphic Arts and Animation, Children/Youth Program Feature/Segment/Special.

Episodes

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

Season 1 (2003-04)

• "Friends in High Places"
• "Heavenly Event"
• "Sunny Side Up?"
• "Up from the Depths"
• "Cooler Heads Prevail"
• "Digging for Gold"
• "A Mile in Their Tires"
• "Stage Fright"
• "Izzi and the Giant"
• "Rumors of War"
• "The Price of Freedom"
• "No Greater Love"
• "Timely Treats"
• "Picture Perfect"
• "Moving Forward Together"
• "Growing Responsible"
• "Red Card to Respect"
• "The Land of Odds"
• "No Rules Allowed"
• "Shop 'Til You Drop"
• "Center of the Universe"
• "Slippery Slope"
• "Car Tune Pirates"
• "Bully Bully"
• "Miles to the Rescue"
• "The Secret Force"
• "Gopher It"
• "The Secret of Success'
• "The Winning Goal"
• "Road Rage"
• "Road Test for Maturity"
• "Uninvited Pests"
• "A Tidy Plan"
• "Too Rough Around the Edges"
• "Crowning Car of the Year"
• "Friends to the Rescue"

Season 2 (2006-07)

In 2006, Wet Cement completed 26 episodes for the second season. It started broadcast in April 2006 and was on store shelves in August of that year.

• Movie "FX"
• Cheaters U-Turn
• The Cobra Canyon Leap
• The Integrity Project
• Rising to the Occasion
• The Gift of Golf
• Breaking Par
• Daring Dreamers
• Unusual Suspect
• The Case of the Missing Statue
• Get the Oomph!
• A Taxing Problem
• Billy and the Big Horns
• Home Sweet Home
• The Quest for Power
• Monster Trap
• Lug Nut
• Isadora's Box
• Extreme Overhaul
• Breaking New Ground
• Level 39
• Western Hero
• C.O.T.U Comics
• Scared-y Car
• Car Tuned & Ready
• Squeaky Clean

Characters

Johnny

• Model: "Dodge Viper"

Johnny is cool and daring. He loves high speeds and a glossy shine! His best friends are Cali 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, like, the queen of Auto City – or so she'd tell you. She hangs out with Johnny and Maria, and if you tell her there's a sale in town, she'd be like totally gone before you could finish your sentence!

EJ

• Model: "1974 Morris Mini

One of the “little cars,” EJ 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.

Izzi

• Model: "1957 BMW Isetta 300"

Izzi ( Issadora ) is innocent, bright eyed and curious about everything. Izzi is the ultimate child. She loves to play with EJ, but can get frustrated at being the littlest and not always able to do what the others can.

Professor

• Model: "1950 Citroën 2CV"

Professor's inventions would be world-renowned, except they usually go awry. A bit eccentric, a bit analytical, but with 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 can – and does – speak 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. He 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 most often pals with Derek.

Derek]

• Model: "2000 Dodge Ram"

Derek is the biggest and toughest of the group, but looks can be deceiving. With his mild manner and gentle spirit, Derek is often the group's peacemaker and mediator.

Elrod

• Model: "1923 Austin 7"

Fought in the big 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. His image is cast in bronze as the statue in Memorial Park.

• "Being courageous is doing what you know is right, even when others may be doing wrong. Cars of courage will always take the high road when it comes to tough situations."

Lug Nut

• Model: "1934 Triumph Dolomite"

Vaudeville performer who, along with his comedy partner, Dip Stick, teach 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.

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.

Story Books

In 2009, Rising Star Studios produced six children's storybooks, written by Phillip Walton. Each book 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

• Official Auto-B-Good website
• Rising Star Education
• Auto-B-Good on Facebook
• Auto-B-Good on Twitter
• Auto-B-Good on YouTube
• Auto-B-Good Light TV 33 PHL Program Description