The Joy of Painting (1983)

Name: The Joy of Painting
Rating: 8.5

Rating: 8.5

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

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Season 1 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: A Walk in the Woods, Mt. McKinley, Ebony Sunset, Winter Mist, Quiet Stream, Winter Moon, Autumn Mountains, Peaceful Valley, Seascape, Mountain Lake, Winter Glow, and Snowfall.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: A Walk in the Woods (1983-01-11)

Bob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.
Ep. 2: Mt. McKinley (1983-01-11)

This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.
Ep. 3: Ebony Sunset (1983-01-18)

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Ep. 4: Winter Mist (1983-01-25)

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Ep. 5: Quiet Stream (1983-02-01)

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Ep. 6: Winter Moon (1983-02-08)

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Ep. 7: Autumn Mountain (1983-02-15)

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Ep. 8: Peaceful Valley (1983-02-22)

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Ep. 9: Seascape (1983-03-01)

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Ep. 10: Mountain Lake (1983-03-08)

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Ep. 11: Winter Glow (1983-03-15)

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Ep. 12: Snow Fall (1983-03-22)

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Ep. 13: Final Reflections (1983-03-29)

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