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.

Main
Issadora 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.
 * Model: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

Johnny 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.
 * Model: 2003 Dodge Viper

Cali Cali is a valley girl. She hangs out with Johnny and Maria and loves shopping. EJ 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.
 * Model: 1999 Mercedes-Benz R170
 * Model: 1974 Morris Mini

Professor 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.
 * Model: 1950 Citroën 2CV

Franklin 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.”
 * Model: 1931 Tatra T80

Miles 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.
 * Model: 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Maria 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.
 * Model: 2003 Jeep Liberty

Derek 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.
 * Model: 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab

Minor
Elrod 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.
 * Model: 1923 Austin 7

CJ Willy 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.
 * Model: 1942 Willys MB

Lug Nut A vaudeville performer who, along with his comedy partner, Dip Stick, teaches Miles that enthusiasm is the secret of success.
 * Model: 1934 Triumph Dolomite

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 2 (2006)
Wet Cement completed 27 episodes for the second season.

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)