Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting (1983): 15 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know
Remember when The Joy Of Painting was basically therapy disguised as painting? Before Bob Ross became the face of peaceful rebellion against loud TV, The Joy of Painting was just one man, a canvas, and a whole lot of “happy little accidents.” But behind the calm voice and iconic curls lies a story full of odd twists, surprise cameos, and one very confused cowboy. This countdown reveals 15 strange and fascinating facts you never knew about public television’s softest icon.
Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting (1983): 15 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:47 – The Perm — Bob Ross
03:19 – Tree Statistics — Walt Hickey
05:14 – Only One Human
05:56 – Speed Painting Machine
07:24 – 30,000 Paintings
08:42 – Colorblind Fan
09:33 – Injured Animals
11:15 – Toaster
12:35 – Value Paradox
14:12 – Never Got Paid
15:30 – Feud with Mentor— Bill Alexander
17:18 – Deadpool Parody — Ryan Reynolds
18:13 – Sleep Aid
19:47 – Military Life
21:20 – Global Legacy
23:16 – Unfinished Season — Nicholas Hankins
Check out our playlist of more retro TV deep dives here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRZTUGHHqdh6OxPqp3M0P1Q5DXSKME9ap
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@RememberWhenHQ
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
We’ve gotta know — what’s peak Bob Ross energy: the perm fail, the happy little trees, or that colorblind fan episode? And seriously, how wild is it that he never made a dime from PBS?
Hit subscribe if you haven’t already, and share this one with a friend who still chills out to Bob’s voice and calls every mistake a “happy little accident.”
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@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Bob new backs.
@lowdelllycus8686
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
The AI clips of him was distasteful and disgusting completely unnecessary.
@Oilerpa
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Mr Beast just did a giveaway with an expensive painting of Bob Ross’
@robdavlin
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Where is the hype button?
@Kim-J312
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Watching Bob Ross is what comes after Mr Rodgers 😂❤. I watched Mr Rodgers when I was a little kid 3-4yr old . Then I found Bob Ross when I was 10yr old and was mesmerized . I still watch episodes once in while. The world needs Bob Ross 🎨 . The kindest soul ✨️
@mindmeld12345
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
So nostalgic and wholesome, thank you
@lauraw289
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Bob Ross was like a meditation for me. I'd watch him and the stress would melt away.
@VanAkita
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Anyone else tearing up after learning that Nicholas Hankins continues Bob's legacy from this video?
@Nick-v8o7e
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
5 Below has a Bob Ross energy drink!!!
@TheMaggietron
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
god cosplayed as bob ross
@nickspangler1993
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
There was actually 2 paintings with people. Another painting had 2 people walking. Not sure which one it is.
@Em4gdn1m
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
REALLY REALLY hate that you used AI to make those stupid videos of Bob as a drill sargent. This video is about a man who created beautiful works of art, and you use AI in it. Pretty gross.
@barryschalkwijk9388
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
he had a huge coke nail.
@davidmcghee1824
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Nope, in season 17 episode 11 Morning Walk, there are two girls. Everybody needs a friend!
@ScaerieTale
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
🌲🌲🌲
@krisfrederick5001
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Infinite loneliness is a brilliant way to put it, with endless heart and empathy. Lets just paint a happy little comment. What a soul and legend
@GHOSTVAPOR
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Bob ross was the Chuck Norris of Painting and ASMR
@TabletGeert
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
The wet on wet technique was 'invented' by the Flemish Primitives in the 1500's.
@michaeldeal3868
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Someone told me that he was a serial killer and his landscape paintings are the location of all the body's.
@sunseekerjules
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
I didn't know they have a new season with a guy paying homage. That is amazing.
I remember watching Bob Ross with my dad growing up because my dad was a mellow guy who also dabbled in oil painting. He said he never bought Bob Ross products but that you could paint happy little trees with any type of oil paints. To be honest, he probably knew more than he let on at the time. Or just knew it was a bunch of advertisement because he said they were overly expensive for paints.
@canoaslan1011
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Bob Ross, never knew that he invented ASMR videos. I used to watch these, not knowing the feeling would be called ASMR in the future. Hoot the owl, believed Ross's hair was its mother. After the Ross toaster, The Vatican made the Virgin Marry version. Henkins could of at least got a perm.
@suzannefrazier140
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
He was totally the first ASMRtist!!! I remember falling asleep to the sound of his voice, and brush strokes!!! Still do from time to time.❤️
@cinfil2368
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Love the show learned a lot from him especially to relax
@KIDDVIDD
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
First time I watched Bob Ross I experienced ASMR for the first time. I had no idea why my body was tingling. I was 13 years old.
@senorpulga
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
es weirdo.
@amyroberts935
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
I have the toaster and bobble head!
@Admythos
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
The outrageous assertion by Alexander that he invented wet on wet, alla prima, is comical.
@miked272
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
the one fact is wrong there are more "people" i remeber 2 kids holding hands
@CreatorOfTheLow
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Folks will continue to be enchanted by him for years to come. God bless
@Cito-lx7fp
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Thank you for not using an AI voice!
@PhysicalmedIa80
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Never forget, Republicans took this away from society in 2025 because Mr. Rogers put his feet in the same pool as Officer François Clemmons on Friday, May 9, 1969!!! Back the blue huh????
@ShanecaRene
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
I used to watch Bob Ross on PBS all the time when I was growing up..rest easy 🙏🏾🕊️🤍
@amrcombs
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
One of my favorite ways to rewatch Bob Ross is at 2x speed
@Innyoutie
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Did anyone else immediately tear up when they heard Nicholas’s voice? 🥹🥰
@inevitablecraftslab
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
he took a bit more that just the technique from rob alexander though. the whole concept down to the "happy accidents" was alexanders thibg before ross just took it and got famous with it 😂
@sitcomsTV
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
interesting
@andrewwallace7919
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
I had no appreciation for Bob Ross as a kid… He was calm… not a cartoon… not exciting… possibly the most boring thing on TV for a kid… All the things that made him great were completely lost on 7 year old me.
@RajaReign78
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Here I felt all accomplished cuz so far in my lifetime I’ve written 250+ poems; yeah right. 🤣🤦🏼♀️
@RajaReign78
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Bob Ross was such a gem and watching the streaming channel I have of his show is one of the most calming things I can do to give myself a mental break from the world. 😊😊😊
@sandradenmark7243
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Is his son still painting/teaching?
@jdpnw9828
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
You missed the episode with the uncooperative parrot. That was a true test of his calm nature.
@Damselfly54315
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
Bob Ross was taken advantage of by greedy ppl! He was a kind human soul! I remember his shows on PBS…watched a few, and fell asleep to most, but it was so soothing to hear him talk…if ur EVER stressed pop on a season and watch your stress melt!
@timbrown2904
March 31, 2026 at 1:19 am
He painted a girl walking in forest.
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