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Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011)

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.
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Sherry Spradlin profile
Sherry Spradlin

Director

Cast

Bob Ross profile
Bob Ross

Self (archive footage)

Steve Ross profile
Steve Ross

Self (archive footage)

Walt Kowalski profile
Walt Kowalski

Self

Annette Kowalski profile
Annette Kowalski

Self

William Alexander profile
William Alexander

Self (archive footage)

Phil Donahue profile
Phil Donahue

Self

Jane Seymour profile
Jane Seymour

Self

Joan Rivers profile
Joan Rivers

Self (archive footage)

Terrence Howard profile
Terrence Howard

Self

Regis Philbin profile
Regis Philbin

Self (archive footage)

Kathie Lee Gifford profile
Kathie Lee Gifford

Self (archive footage)

Brad Paisley profile
Brad Paisley

Self

Bob Ross profile
Bob Ross

Self (archive footage)

Steve Ross profile
Steve Ross

Self (archive footage)

Walt Kowalski profile
Walt Kowalski

Self

Annette Kowalski profile
Annette Kowalski

Self

William Alexander profile
William Alexander

Self (archive footage)

Phil Donahue profile
Phil Donahue

Self

Jane Seymour profile
Jane Seymour

Self

Joan Rivers profile
Joan Rivers

Self (archive footage)

Terrence Howard profile
Terrence Howard

Self

Regis Philbin profile
Regis Philbin

Self (archive footage)

Kathie Lee Gifford profile
Kathie Lee Gifford

Self (archive footage)

Brad Paisley profile
Brad Paisley

Self

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Release Date

December 3, 2011

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

American Public Television logoBlue Ridge PBS logo

Available On

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Videos

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Bob Ross: The Happy Painter - Full Documentary
The Bob Ross Documentary - Trailer thumbnail
The Bob Ross Documentary - Trailer

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