was real people (and a dog of course). Joe kept running away and his master kept looking for him. You know how in Kung Fu they had flashbacks? Same thing. The dog would flash back before he saved the day. A dark show, though.
Don't think he had to snatch any pebbles though
The C.O.W. Boys were on ABC. Ya like puns it's great...my favorite was hey calfpint!
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet...s_of_Moo_Mesa/
Here's Run Joe Run:
http://www.70slivekidvid.com/rjr.htm
Enjoy!