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Poster of Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

2011-1h 4min
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7.2 / 10 12

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 by Sherry Spradlin

Writers

Stars Bob Ross Steve Ross Walt Kowalski

Videos

Cast

Bob Ross's picture in the cast

Bob Ross

Self (archive footage)
Steve Ross's picture in the cast

Steve Ross

Self (archive footage)
Walt Kowalski's picture in the cast

Walt Kowalski

Self
Annette Kowalski's picture in the cast

Annette Kowalski

Self
William Alexander's picture in the cast

William Alexander

Self (archive footage)
Phil Donahue's picture in the cast

Phil Donahue

Self
Jane Seymour's picture in the cast

Jane Seymour

Self
Joan Rivers's picture in the cast

Joan Rivers

Self (archive footage)
Terrence Howard's picture in the cast

Terrence Howard

Self
Regis Philbin's picture in the cast

Regis Philbin

Self (archive footage)
Kathie Lee Gifford's picture in the cast

Kathie Lee Gifford

Self (archive footage)
Brad Paisley's picture in the cast

Brad Paisley

Self

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