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