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Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING. Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”

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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Rowboat on the Beach
This painting depicts a humble rowboat waiting on a quiet beach for the day’s excursion.
Episode: S41 E4148 | 26:48
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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Misty Forest Oval
Bob Ross gives us a glimpse at a forest through an oval window.
Episode: S40 E4007 | 27:45
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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Winter Oval
A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; a Bob Ross "trademark."
Episode: S40 E4012 | 27:49
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FRONTLINE
The O.J. Verdict
Veteran FRONTLINE producer Ofra Bikel revisits the "perfect storm" that was the O.J. Simpson trial.
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Eons
The Golden Age of Sharks
Why did sharks get so incredibly diverse and odd during the Golden Age?
Episode: S8 E2 | 12:40
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PBS Space Time
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How to build a particle collider the size of the solar system.
Episode: S11 E11 | 19:01
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Eons
That Time Earth was Sticky
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Episode: S8 E1 | 10:45
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PBS Space Time
The Most Important Satellite You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
One of the most important reasons we go to space is to know our own planet better.
Episode: S11 E10 | 12:39