Episode 1
Towering Peaks
28m
A real Bob Ross classic – the majestic snow covered mountain, rolling foothills, leafy trees and bushes and serene lake.
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The Joy of Painting
1983NR31 seasons8.5 / 10
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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.
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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.
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Episode 2
Cabin at Sunset
27m
Just a few quick, color-filled strokes and a little shanty with crisp evergreens and bright meadow appear – paint with Bob Ross!
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Episode 3
Twin Falls
27m
A mellow background gives way to chunky rock formations, trickling waterways and happy trees in this Bob Ross landscape.
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Episode 4
Secluded Bridge
27m
Take a walk with Bob Ross today, over a sweet old footbridge, across a little creek a’splashin’ through the woodlands.
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Episode 5
Ocean Breeze
27m
Today’s beautiful Bob Ross painting focuses on both an awesome cloudy sky, and a turbulent sea of crashing waves.
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Episode 6
Autumn Woods
27m
A virtual explosion of color as Bob Ross paints blazing orange and gold trees below a ridge of magnificent mountain peaks.
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Episode 7
Winter Solitude
27m
What a delicate view of polar beauty; Bob Ross taps his brushes to make subtle hills, sleeping grasses and leafless trees.
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Episode 8
Golden Sunset
27m
A frozen pond and snow drifts would be so cold, except for the warm rich sky and late autumn foliage in this Bob Ross painting.
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Episode 9
Mountain Oval
27m
Guest painter Steve Ross delights us with his oval landscape – blue skies, frosty mountain, fresh foothills and polished lake.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steve Ross
Episode 10
Ocean Sunset
27m
The beach is such a lovely sight as afternoon comes to an end – Bob Ross paints this seascape with gold, purple and orange hues.
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Episode 11
Triple View
27m
Prepare the canvas just-so, and in the end you’ll have a Bob Ross landscape -- mighty mountain, homey cabin and meadow -- in a window!
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Episode 12
Winter Frost
27m
A cold mountain-scape, but Bob Ross adds a vibrant sun high in the sky, and your snowy paradise is warm and cozy.
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Episode 13
Lakeside Cabin
27mfinale
Kick off your shoes and let the fragrant grassy meadow tickle your toes – a fantastic Bob Ross summertime landscape to enjoy.
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More about The Joy of Painting
Cast
Bob RossSelf - HostDorothy DentHerself
Diane AndréHerself
Audrey GoldenHerself
Joyce OrtnerHerself
Ferne SiroisHerself
Ben StahlHimself
John ThammHimself
Credits
- Created by
- Bob Ross
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 403
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
PBSUnited States- WIPBUnited States
- Bob Ross Inc.
Themes
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