Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011)

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

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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  • Release Date: 2011-12-03
  • Runtime: 1h 4min
  • Director: Sherry Spradlin

Where to Watch Bob Ross: The Happy Painter Online

You can now watch Bob Ross: The Happy Painter online on the following streaming services in the United States.

  • Trailer

    Cast

    • Bob Ross

      Self (archive footage)

    • Steve Ross

      Self (archive footage)

    • Walt Kowalski

      Self

    • Annette Kowalski

      Self

    • William Alexander

      Self (archive footage)

    • Phil Donahue

      Self

    • Jane Seymour

      Self

    • Joan Rivers

      Self (archive footage)

    • Terrence Howard

      Self

    • Regis Philbin

      Self (archive footage)

    • Kathie Lee Gifford

      Self (archive footage)

    • Brad Paisley

      Self

    • Bill Bryant

      Self

    • Alice Cheney

      Self

    • Richard Collins

      Self

    • Nancy Cox

      Self

    • Larry Dyer

      Self

    • Audrey Golden

      Self

    • Mike Gorak

      Self

    • Doug Hallgren

      Self

    • Matthew Scott Harris

      Self

    • Joan Kowalski

      Self

    • Duff Goldman

      Self

    • Julie Newman

      Narrator (voice)

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