The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

In this half-hour program, artist Bob Ross paints a beautiful oil painting on canvas.

Genre: DocumentaryFamily

Cast:Bob RossSteve RossDana JesterPeepJoyce OrtnerFerne SiroisAnnette KowalskiJohn ThammDiane AndréDorothy DentAudrey GoldenBen StahlEarl Glen ThebeauTrimSlim


1Season 17

S17.E1 ∙ Golden Mist Oval

Wed, Jan 4, 1989

Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.

2Season 17

S17.E2 ∙ The Old Home Place

Wed, Jan 11, 1989

Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.

3Season 17

S17.E3 ∙ Soothing Vista

Wed, Jan 18, 1989

Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there's plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!

4Season 17

S17.E4 ∙ Stormy Seas

Wed, Jan 25, 1989

Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.

5Season 17

S17.E5 ∙ Country Time

Wed, Feb 1, 1989

Looking back to those 'days of old', Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.

6Season 17

S17.E6 ∙ A Mild Winter's Day

Wed, Feb 8, 1989

Winter scenes don't have to be cold! With a touch of the sun's warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.

7Season 17

S17.E7 ∙ Spectular Waterfall

Wed, Feb 15, 1989

Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall ... a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!

8Season 17

S17.E8 ∙ View from the Park

Wed, Feb 22, 1989

A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!

9Season 17

S17.E9 ∙ Lake View

Wed, Mar 1, 1989

For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.

10Season 17

S17.E10 ∙ Old Country Mill

Wed, Mar 8, 1989

Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.

11Season 17

S17.E11 ∙ Morning Walk

Wed, Mar 15, 1989

Haven't you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross' beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!

12Season 17

S17.E12 ∙ Nature's Speldor

Wed, Mar 22, 1989

Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!

13Season 17

S17.E13 ∙ Mountain Beauty

Wed, Mar 29, 1989

Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.