The Joy of Painting (1983)
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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.
The Joy of Painting: Season 1 - 13 Episode s
1x1 - A Walk in the Woods
January 11, 1983
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.
1x2 - Mt. McKinley
January 11, 1983
This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.
1x3 - Ebony Sunset
January 18, 1983
1x4 - Winter Mist
January 25, 1983
1x5 - Quiet Stream
February 1, 1983
1x6 - Winter Moon
February 8, 1983
1x7 - Autumn Mountain
February 15, 1983
1x8 - Peaceful Valley
February 22, 1983
1x9 - Seascape
March 1, 1983
1x10 - Mountain Lake
March 8, 1983
1x11 - Winter Glow
March 15, 1983
1x12 - Snow Fall
March 22, 1983
1x13 - Final Reflections
March 29, 1983
The Joy of Painting: 32 Season s
S0: Specials
15 Episode s
S1: Season 1
13 Episode s
S2: Season 2
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S3: Season 3
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S4: Season 4
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S5: Season 5
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S6: Season 6
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