The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

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1983-01-11

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.

First Aired

1983-01-11

Last Aired

1994-05-17

Seasons

31

Episodes

403

Director

Bob Ross

Status

Ended

Genres

Family

Documentary

Language

English

Network

PBS

Production

WIPB

Bob Ross Inc.

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