There Goes a...

"Real Wheels" redirects here. For Realwheels, the Canadian disability theatre company, see Realwheels Theatre.

There Goes a...
Also known as	Real Wheels Live Action Video for Kids Dream Big
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	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	23
Production
Executive producer	Dave Hood
Producers	Dave Hood Brian Levine Ken Urman
Editor	Dave Hood
Running time	30 minutes
Production companies	Dave Hood Entertainment Power to Create, Inc.
Original release
Network	Direct-to-video
Release	1993 (1993) – 2003 (2003)

Real Wheels, also known as There Goes A..., Live Action Video for Kids, and Dream Big, is a live-action series of children's educational videos for ages 3–8 that features a specified vehicle and the different jobs it has along with real people who work the job which requires the vehicle. Each episode focuses on a different vehicle, though one episode is reserved for Santa Claus and another for roller coasters. Episodes 1-4, 10, and 21-24 are hosted by Dave Hood, episodes 5-9 and 11-17 are also hosted by Dave Hood, with Becky Borg as co-host, and episodes 18-20 are hosted by David Sidoni.

Real Wheels aired in broadcast syndication (alternating with KidVision series A Day With) during the 1996–97 television season under the umbrella title Dream Big, distributed by Litton Syndications. The series was syndicated to public television stations by American Public Television from 2003 to 2010.

Premise

At the beginning of each episode, Dave (and Becky) introduce(s) himself/themselves to the audience as (insert job title) Dave (and (insert job title) Becky)) and say(s) he/they is/are pretending to be (a/an) (insert job title)(s) so he/they and the audience can learn about the episode's subject vehicles.

In a typical episode, Dave (and Becky) talk(s) about how the vehicles work, their purposes, their history, and talk to people who work in their fields. Comedic segments are also shown in a typical episode, such as antics between Dave and Becky, Dave making a mistake and saying his catchphrase, "I shouldn't have done that!", and Dave and Becky getting into trouble and Becky asking Dave her catchphrase, "What's the moral of this story?".

At the end of each episode, Dave (and Becky) persuade(s) the audience to visit their local library, or the place based on the subject vehicles' episode to learn more about them. Sometimes, Dave (and Becky) or someone who works in the subject vehicles' fields discuss(es) safety with the audience.

Locations

The majority of the episodes were filmed on location in Southern California at locations such as Union Station, Ontario International Airport, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Metro Headquarters Building, the Getty Museum and Camp Pendleton. They were occasionally filmed at places like the Kennedy Space Center, the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, and the USS Kitty Hawk.

List of episodes

No.	Title	Original release date
1	"Hot Under the Hood"	1993 (1993)
Milo and Lizbeth must save Owen from seagulls while participating in the sandcastle building contest with Wendell.
2	"Snootie To The Rescue"	March 2, 1994 (1994-03-02)
Rutger asks for help to remember the lines for the play that he is starring in and Milo must be trained to be tough for this situation.
3	"Bubba Goes Pro"	July 27, 1994 (1994-07-27)
A long drive has left Milo carsick. Unfortunately, he and Lizbeth must save Rutger from yellow water.
4	"Trucks on TV"	July 27, 1994 (1994-07-27)
Milo and Lizbeth must find Owen's luxurious underwear at the World O Fun Fun-Nasium's locker room.
5	"Spinner on the Air"	July 27, 1994 (1994-07-27)
Otto must defend "Fort Chesterfield" (which is a makeshift bunker out of pillows and other items) after a feud with his brother and his friends.
6	"On The Road"	July 27, 1994 (1994-07-27)
Milo loses the ring for his aunt's wedding and must stop Avi before he destroys the power plant.
7	"I Love a Parade"	January 18, 1995 (1995-01-18)
Milo must help Rutger escape from Megan (Halverston's only babysitter) to play hockey.
8	"Wild Blue Yonder"	January 18, 1995 (1995-01-18)
Milo can't wait to eat his super sour lemon suckers but he and Lizbeth must help Kirsten and her lemonade stand win more customers from Wendell.
9	"The Lorrie Story"	January 18, 1995 (1995-01-18)
Milo has to escape from his mother, who wants him to eat liver to remind Tabitha's brother that his sister is studying.
10	"Snootie’s School of Manners"	May 16, 1995 (1995-05-16)
While waiting for the new Reversible Power Drill Ride, Max accidentally lets a bunny escape from the petting zoo, and Milo and Lizbeth must save the bunny.
11	"Off the Wall"	May 16, 1995 (1995-05-16)
Milo and Lizbeth have to save Rutger from interrogation for returning a video late. Milo must also stop his mom from asking for copies of his baby videos.
12	"Trunkin’ at the Country Fair"	May 16, 1995 (1995-05-16)
Wendell becomes Commander Whooping Crane to face-off with Milo's Captain Flamingo identity.
13	"Pet Peeve"	May 16, 1995 (1995-05-16)
Thor borrows the Captain Flamingo outfit to assist his brother Milo's mission that involves trying to cure Rutger of hiccups.
14	"Scoop Dreams"	September 12, 1995 (1995-09-12)
Milo is to send Dashrag to the vet. However, Avi is struck by a bread-like substance. If Milo and Lizbeth do not save Avi in time, Avi's mom will be the next victim of the substance.
15	"Milkie’s Way"	1996 (1996)
Milo and Wendell compete in the Lemming Scouts Obstacle Course. However, during the obstacle course, Sanjay is stuck in the mud.
16	"Ranger Danger"	1996 (1996)
Milo needs a birthday gift for his grandmother while helping Ruth to hide her condition.
17	"A Whale Of a Tale"	January 27, 1998 (1998-01-27)
Milo helps Max with the Big Wheel to get rid of burrs.
18	"Petrol in Park"	June 15, 1999 (1999-06-15)
Ruth is trapped in bowling machinery after she mistakenly wears bowling shoes that are not the size of her feet. Milo and Lizbeth must save her while trying to expose Wendell as a cheater at bowling.
19	"My Feud or Yours"	January 30, 2001 (2001-01-30)
Milo must get the VCR fixed after Thor accidentally puts a Pop-Tart in it. Meanwhile, Otto accidentally threw Tabitha's pencil in the ceiling. Milo and Lizbeth have to assist Tabitha and Otto to get Tabitha's pencil back.
20	"Zoe the Tow Truck"	January 30, 2001 (2001-01-30)
Milo's shopping for new school clothes has a nightmare when Owen gets stuck in a turtleneck sweater.
21	"Good Luck Truck"	May 30, 2002 (2002-05-30)
Milo must battle through a congestive flu bug to help Mth who got lost in a supermarket.
22	"A Dog’s Tale"	September 16, 2003 (2003-09-16)
Milo's Mother's Day gift for his mom does not go as planned after Owen suffered a sugar rush.
23	"Slip ‘n’ Slide"	September 16, 2003 (2003-09-16)
Milo and Lizbeth's garage sale interrupted by an alien (which is just Avi with his face stuck in a fishbowl).

Rockin' Real Wheels

A spin-off known as Rockin' Real Wheels was also released featuring songs about the specific types of vehicles featured in the main series. There are four episodes in this series.

No.	Title	Original release date
1	"Train Songs"	September 12, 1995 (1995-09-12)
Two kids named Michael and Jennifer visit the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum to learn all about trains. Along the way, they meet Tuffy the train in a musical train adventure.
2	"Bulldozer Songs"	September 12, 1995 (1995-09-12)
Two kids named Winnie and Alex meet Rocky the bulldozer as he takes them to learn all about bulldozers and other construction vehicles and how they work through song.
3	"Fire Truck Songs"	September 12, 1995 (1995-09-12)
During an open house at the fire department, two kids named Jessica and Jay meet Freddy the Friendly Fire Engine as they embark on a musical journey learning all about fire trucks. Along the way, the kids learn about the various types of tools and equipment the firefighters use as well as various fire safety guidelines. Various songs are used to entertain the kids.
4	"Santa Songs"	September 12, 1995 (1995-09-12)
One day, at the library, three kids named Leslie, Leon (then-future All That star Leon Frierson), and Julie open a magical Christmas book and an animated Santa Claus takes them on a musical holiday journey to the North Pole.

That's How They Do It

The first two episodes were originally released as part of the Thinking Kids series, and were re-released on DVD in 2002.

No.	Title	Original release date
1	"Making Candy" "Chocolate"	September 12, 1995 (1995-09-12)
Dave as Professor Hoody visits a chocolate factory to see how sugar and cocoa beans become candy bars and chocolate chips.
2	"Making Money" "Money"	September 12, 1995 (1995-09-12)
Dave as Professor Hoody visits Washington, D.C. to learn how dollar bills are printed. He also travels to the Denver Mint to see they make coins.
3	"Dolls"	2004 (2004) (syndication)
Dave as Professor Hoody visits a doll museum to learn about dolls and how they are made. Hoody gets to create his own doll with a little help from friends.

DVD releases

The "Real Wheels" series has also released a series of DVD, each usually containing two episodes as well as a blooper reel, interactive glossary, and other special features. The DVDs are usually titled as "Adventures", with three episodes sharing a theme among their featured vehicles. A spin-off called "Rockin' Real Wheels" was also released featuring songs about a specific type of vehicle. All episodes except for Here Comes a Roller Coaster, There Goes Santa Claus and Santa Songs, were featured on DVD.

"Adventures" DVDs

1. Truck Adventures

There Goes a Fire Truck, There Goes a Garbage Truck, and There Goes a Truck.

2. Mega Truck Adventures

There Goes a Bulldozer, There Goes a Monster Truck, and There Goes a Tank.

3. High Speed Adventures

There Goes a Race Car, There Goes a Motorcycle, and There Goes a Spaceship.

4. Travel Adventures

There Goes a Train, There Goes a Plane, and There Goes a Bus.

5. Land, Sea, and Air Adventures

There Goes a Boat, There Goes the Mail, and There Goes a Helicopter.

6. Tractor Adventures

There Goes a Tractor, There Goes a Dump Truck, and There Goes a Farm Truck.

7. Rescue Adventures

There Goes a Rescue Hero, There Goes a Police Car, and There Goes a Rescue Vehicle.

8. Rockin' Real Wheels

Train Songs, Bulldozer Songs, and Fire Truck Songs.

Live tour

From 2001-2004, there was a live tour entitled, "Real Wheels Live". It starred Dave Hood that featured him doing magic tricks and had audience participation stunts. Before the show, there were vehicles that the audience would touch and look at.