Episode 1
Gray Mountain
27m
Bob Ross teams up with Mother Nature and paints an incredibly awesome sky hovering over fantastic, snow-covered mountains and glass-like reflections.
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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
Wayside Pond
27m
In a densely covered spot hidden far from the nearest roadway lies a softly nestled quiet little pond; Bob Ross invites you to take a peek.
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Teton Winter
27m
A visit with Bob Ross takes you to a secluded cabin, snuggled deep into the blankety drifts of fluffy snow, far into the frozen mountains.
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Little Home in the Meadow
26m
Bob Ross employs some of his well-known oval magic to paint a lovely cabin scene situated in a serene, soft little rolling pasture.
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A Pretty Autumn Day
27m
Bob Ross spills an amazing cornucopia of red, brown, green and gold colors into this gorgeous fall mountain masterpiece – a real audience favorite.
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Mirrored Images
27m
Join Bob Ross on a clear windless day, where reflections are so smooth they appear to be crystal likenesses of the mountains above.
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Back-Country Path
26m
Bob Ross takes a detour from the trail and discovers a rarely used trail through country woods.
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Graceful Waterfall
27m
Travel deep into the forest with Bob Ross and discover the beauty and serenity of an elegant waterfall.
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Icy Lake
27m
Paint along with Steve Ross as he creates a lovely oval painting, a winter landscape surrounding a frozen lake.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steve Ross
Episode 10
Rowboat on the Beach
27m
It’s such a tranquil day down at the beach! Join Bob Ross as he paints a lovely little rowboat that awaits its owner’s return.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 11
Portrait of Winter
27m
Bundle up with Bob Ross and visit the north in the middle of winter! Snow and ice abound in a profusion of beauty.
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The Footbridge
27m
Stroll down to the river and cast your line with Bob Ross from the bridge – join in the fun and paint this masterpiece.
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Snowbound Cabin
26mfinale
Bob Ross takes us to an isolated cabin deep in the woods on a cold, snowy winter day.
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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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