

We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
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.


Jan 11, 1983 - 28m
Bob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.

Jan 11, 1983 - 28m
This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.

Jan 18, 1983 - 25m
No overview available.

Jan 25, 1983 - 28m
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Feb 1, 1983 - 28m
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Feb 8, 1983 - 28m
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Feb 15, 1983 - 28m
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Feb 22, 1983 - 28m
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Mar 1, 1983 - 28m
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Mar 8, 1983 - 28m
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Mar 15, 1983 - 28m
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Mar 22, 1983 - 28m
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Mar 29, 1983 - 28m
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