The Joy of Painting(1983)
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The Joy of Painting Synopsis
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 (1983) is a family and documentary series that premiered on January 11, 1983, spanning 31 seasons and 403 episodes. It stars Bob Ross. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1983-01-11
- Last aired:
- 1994-05-17
The Joy of Painting (1983) Trailer
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The Joy of Painting Cast & Crew
Main cast
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The Joy of Painting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 61 ratings.
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The Joy of Painting – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Joy of Painting?
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The Joy of Painting (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Dove Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Joy of Painting are there?
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The Joy of Painting has 31 seasons and 403 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 11, 1983.
Is The Joy of Painting still running?
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No. The Joy of Painting is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 17, 1994.
Who is in the cast of The Joy of Painting?
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The Joy of Painting (1983) stars Bob Ross. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Joy of Painting any good?
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The Joy of Painting (1983) is rated 8.5 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like family and documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Joy of Painting trailer?
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The official The Joy of Painting trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.