Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011)

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011)

Host of television's favorite art show The Joy of Painting 2011-12-03 United States of America 64 Min. PG-13
7.2 12 votes

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.

Cast

Bob Ross is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Steve Ross is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Walt Kowalski is Self
Self
Annette Kowalski is Self
Self
William Alexander is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Phil Donahue is Self
Self
Jane Seymour is Self
Self
Joan Rivers is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Terrence Howard is Self
Self
Regis Philbin is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Kathie Lee Gifford is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Brad Paisley is Self
Self

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