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Release Year1983
Runtime31 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationTV-G
GenresFamily, Documentary
Votes61
DirectorBob Ross
WritersBob Ross
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsThe Joy of Painting
About 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.
Directed by Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting leans on a strong ensemble — Bob Ross — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1983.
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