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Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011)

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011)

Documentary

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

Release Date: 2011, December 3
Directors: Sherry Spradlin
Countries: United States of America
Production: American Public Television, Blue Ridge PBS
Cast: Terrence Howard, Joan Rivers, Regis Philbin, Jane Seymour, Brad Paisley, William Alexander, Kathie Lee Gifford, Phil Donahue, Duff Goldman, Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Walt Kowalski

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

painting art mother nature art school public television