The Joy of Painting

Synopsis

The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.

First Air Date: 1983-01-11

Last Air Date: 1994-05-17

Number of Seasons: 31

Number of Episodes: 403

Created By: Bob Ross

Networks: PBS

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Top Cast

Bob Ross as Self - Host
Steve Ross as Himself
Dana Jester as Himself
Dorothy Dent as Herself
Diane André as Herself
Audrey Golden as Herself
Joyce Ortner as Herself
Ferne Sirois as Herself
Ben Stahl as Himself
John Thamm as Himself

Seasons

Specials (Unknown Year) - (15 Episodes)

Season 1 (1983) - (13 Episodes)

Season 2 (1983) - (13 Episodes)

Season 3 (1984) - (13 Episodes)

Season 4 (1984) - (13 Episodes)

Season 5 (1985) - (13 Episodes)

Season 6 (1985) - (13 Episodes)

Season 7 (1985) - (13 Episodes)

Season 8 (1986) - (13 Episodes)

Season 9 (1986) - (13 Episodes)

Season 10 (1986) - (13 Episodes)

Season 11 (1986) - (13 Episodes)

Season 12 (1987) - (13 Episodes)

Season 13 (1987) - (13 Episodes)

Season 14 (1987) - (13 Episodes)

Season 15 (1988) - (13 Episodes)

Season 16 (1988) - (13 Episodes)

Season 17 (1989) - (13 Episodes)

Season 18 (1989) - (13 Episodes)

Season 19 (1990) - (13 Episodes)

Season 20 (1990) - (13 Episodes)

Season 21 (1990) - (13 Episodes)

Season 22 (1991) - (13 Episodes)

Season 23 (1991) - (13 Episodes)

Season 24 (1992) - (13 Episodes)

Season 25 (1992) - (13 Episodes)

Season 26 (1992) - (13 Episodes)

Season 27 (1993) - (13 Episodes)

Season 28 (1993) - (13 Episodes)

Season 29 (1993) - (13 Episodes)

Season 30 (1993) - (13 Episodes)

Season 31 (1994) - (13 Episodes)

Specials

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Getting Started with Bob Ross

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Ep. 2: Wildlife Painting Techniques

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Ep. 3: 3-Hour Workshop

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Ep. 4: Autumn Stream

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Ep. 5: Times Past

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Ep. 6: Winter Nocturne

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Ep. 7: Summer Reflections

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Ep. 8: Winter Glory

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Ep. 9: Winter Harmony

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Ep. 10: Peace Offerings of Summer

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Ep. 11: Grandeur of Summer

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Ep. 12: Seascape with Lighthouse

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Ep. 13: Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

BOB ROSS: THE HAPPY PAINTER presents a behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon.THE HAPPY PAINTER reveals the public and private sides of Bob Ross through loving accounts from close friends and family, childhood photographs and rare archival footage. Interviewees recount his gentle, mild-mannered demeanor and unwavering dedication to wildlife, and disclose little-known facts about his hair, his fascination with fast cars and more. Film clips feature Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander and the rough-cut of the first Joy of Paintingepisode from 1982. Famous Bob Ross enthusiasts, including talk-show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, chef Duff Goldman and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann, provide fascinating insights into the man, the artist and his legacy
Ep. 14: Keeping The Bob Ross Dream Alive - Featuring Nic Hankins (2020-04-25)

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Ep. 15: Keeping The Bob Ross Dream Alive: Autumn Mountains - Featuring Nic Hankins (2020-06-13)

In this call back to Season 1 of "The Joy of Painting", Bob Ross certified instructor Nic Hankins takes us to a beautiful, autumn time scene. Learn how to create snowy, almighty mountains, fog that spills between deep valleys, distant rolling green hills composed of millions of evergreen trees, and a vast lake surrounded by the diverse color palette that autumn brings us each year.