Auto-B-Good

Auto-B-Good
Genre Animation
Written by John Ingelin
Starring Gary Wilmot
Jessica Martin
Narrated by A.J. Henderson
Country of origin USA
Original language(s) English
Production
Location(s) Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 26 Minutes
Production company(s) Wet Cement Productions
Rising Star Studios
Warner Bros. Television
Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions
Release
Original network Smile Of A Child Network (USA)
Light Network 33 (Philippines)[1]
Original release September 2, 1998 – March 15, 2003
External links
Website

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)

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.

Characters

Johnny

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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.

Lug Nut

Vaudeville performer who, along with his comedy partner, Dip Stick, teach Miles that enthusiasm is the secret of success.

Billy

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.

References

  1. ↑ lightnetwork. "Auto-B-Good". lightnetwork networks. lightnetwork.ph.

External links

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