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Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011)

G · 2011-12-03 · 1h 4m · EN
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Host of television's favorite art show The Joy of Painting

A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon. "The Happy Painter" reveals the public and private sides of Bob Ross through loving accounts from close friends and family, childhood photographs and rare archival footage. Interviewees recount his gentle, mild-mannered demeanor and unwavering dedication to wildlife, and disclose little-known facts about his hair, his fascination with fast cars and more. Film clips feature Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander and the rough-cut of the first "Joy of Painting" episode from 1982. Famous Bob Ross enthusiasts, including talk-show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, chef Duff Goldman and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann, provide fascinating insights into the man, the artist and his legacy.

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Bob RossBob RossSelf (archive footage)Steve RossSteve RossSelf (archive footage)Walt KowalskiWalt KowalskiSelfAnnette KowalskiAnnette KowalskiSelfWilliam AlexanderWilliam AlexanderSelf (archive footage)Phil DonahuePhil DonahueSelfJane SeymourJane SeymourSelfJoan RiversJoan RiversSelf (archive footage)Terrence HowardTerrence HowardSelfRegis PhilbinRegis PhilbinSelf (archive footage)Kathie Lee GiffordKathie Lee GiffordSelf (archive footage)Brad PaisleyBrad PaisleySelf

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PaintingArt schoolArtMother naturePublic televisionBob ross

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A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon. "The Happy Painter" reveals the public and private sides of Bob Ross through loving accounts from close friends and family, childhood photographs and rare archival footage. Interviewees recount his gentle, mild-mannered demeanor and unwavering dedication to wildlife, and disclose little-known facts about his hair, his fascination with fast cars and more. Film clips feature Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander and the rough-cut of the first "Joy of Painting" episode from 1982. Famous Bob Ross enthusiasts, including talk-show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, chef Duff Goldman and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann, provide fascinating insights into the man, the artist and his legacy.

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