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The Joy of Painting
"We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents."
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Bob Ross
Network
PBS
Seasons & Episodes

Season 1
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

A Walk in the Woods
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.

Mt. McKinley
This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.

Ebony Sunset
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Winter Mist
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Quiet Stream
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Winter Moon
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Autumn Mountain
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Peaceful Valley
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Seascape
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Mountain Lake
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Winter Glow
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Snow Fall
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Final Reflections
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Top Cast

Bob Ross
Self - Host




