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The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting (1983)

January. 11,1983

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TV-G

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The Joy of Painting

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

1983 / TV-G

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 31 : 1994

13 Episode

Episode 1 - Reflections of Calm

February. 22,1994

Bob Ross takes you to a beautiful lake in high country -- catch a glimpse of magnificent mountains, images echoed in the crystal clear water below.

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Episode 2 - Before the Snowfall

March. 01,1994

Bob Ross invites you to experience the anticipation of winter’s white blanket, moving in to create a soft, delicate draping of the cabin landscape.

Episode 3 - Winding Stream

March. 08,1994

Join Bob Ross for a stroll down yonder by the river, relax in the serenity of an expansive yet quiet sky with proud evergreens looking on.

Episode 4 - Tranquility Cove

March. 15,1994

As the foliage reaches its peak of autumn beauty, experience the tranquility of nice meadow, pond and happy birch trees – all painted the Bob Ross way!

Episode 5 - Cabin in the Hollow

March. 22,1994

Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes – all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross.

Episode 6 - View from Clear Creek

March. 29,1994

Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest.

Episode 7 - Bridge to Autumn

April. 05,1994

Take a drive into the country with Bob Ross and pass through an old covered bridge into a landscape bursting with soft fall foliage.

Episode 8 - Trail's End

April. 12,1994

In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods.

Episode 9 - Evergreen Valley

April. 19,1994

Drive through mountain country with Bob Ross and happen upon a ridge of thick, rich evergreens gracing the hollow below.

Episode 10 - Balmy Beach

April. 26,1994

Bob Ross invites you for a walk on the shore; soothing waves rolling in from the sea to the plam trees – all in a delightful seashell shape on canvas.

Episode 11 - Lake at the Ridge

May. 03,1994

Guest artist Steve Ross extends an invitation to join him on the banks of a crystal loch for a view of majestic mountain peaks.

Episode 12 - In the Midst of Winter

May. 10,1994

It’s a cold, cold winter day but Bob Ross offers a warm and roomy barn as refuge from the snowy blanket covering the farm.

Episode 13 - Wilderness Day

May. 17,1994

Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful mead and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross’ painting technique.

Seasons 30 : 1993

13 Episode

Seasons 29 : 1993