United States / Dec 03, 2011 / G
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Bob Ross: The Happy Painter |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | American Public Television, Blue Ridge PBS |
| Official site | bobross.com |
| Release date | 3 dicembre 2011 |
| Executive producer | Julie Newman |
| Editing | Spencer Thomason, Alan J. Scherry |
| Assistant directors | Sherry Spradlin |
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