Courage the Cowardly Dog is an American animated horror comedy television series created by John R. Dilworth for Cartoon Network, and the ninth of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. It follows Courage, a cowardly anthropomorphic dog who lives with two elderly farmers in the Middle of Nowhere. The three are frequently thrown into bizarre misadventures, often involving the paranormal/supernatural. The series is known for its dark, surreal humor and atmosphere. Dilworth pitched the series to Hanna-Barbera's animated shorts showcase World Premiere Toons, and a pilot aired on Cartoon Network in 1. The segment was nominated for an Academy Award, but lost to Wallace and Gromit's A Close Shave. C ... more on Wikipedia