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The Joy of Painting (1983)

First aired January 11, 198330m/ep31 seasons · 403 epsEnded
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Overview

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.

Created By

Bob Ross

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Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Documentary

Last Air Date

May 17, 1994

Networks

PBS

Production

WIPBBob Ross Inc.

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