CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 4m · G

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

Host of television's favorite art show The Joy of Painting

72%(13)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed bySherry Spradlin

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 4m
Language
EN
Released
December 3, 2011
Studios
American Public TelevisionBlue Ridge PBS

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The Bob Ross Documentary - Trailer

The Bob Ross Documentary - Trailer

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Bob Ross

Bob Ross

Self (archive footage)

Steve Ross

Steve Ross

Self (archive footage)

Walt Kowalski

Self

Annette Kowalski

Self

William Alexander

Self (archive footage)

Phil Donahue

Phil Donahue

Self

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Self

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Self (archive footage)

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Self

Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin

Self (archive footage)

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Directed by
Sherry Spradlin

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