Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Bob Ross

Self (archive footage)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 19%

Steve Ross

Self (archive footage)

Age : 58 | Popularity : 5%

Walt Kowalski

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Annette Kowalski

Self

Age : 88 | Popularity : 1%

William Alexander

Self (archive footage)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Phil Donahue

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 19%

Jane Seymour

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Joan Rivers

Self (archive footage)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 53%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Production Manager	Carol Jennings
	Executive Producer	Julie Newman
	Other	William Anderson
Directing	Director	Sherry Spradlin
Editing	Editor	Spencer Thomason Alan J. Scherry
Crew	Other	David Spruell
Department	Role	Name

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