Basically everything about this video was awesome an I can't pick my favorite fact an I'm pretty critical of RUclips videos. Learned alot about Bob I'm now a subscriber great job
My grandmother actually painted many of the works that he did on TV. I still have some to this day. Not Ross originals, but they have the spirit of him and my late grandmother.
my mom was into it for a while, too, both bob and the german guy, we still have dozens of vhs tapes filled with both their shows but she wasn't ever really that good. they make it look so easy!
I have things from both of my grandparents, and they raised me. Hold onto those, cherish them for as long as you can. Every time I look at mine, the memories they bring are priceless to me. They are some of the most valuable things I possess.
I worked with Bob for 13 years. He was an interesting man. He was more comfortable with an audience than one one conversations. When I told him a friend would put his show on to nap, he replied "I don't care why they put it on, as long as it's on". His calming voice was his magic. Hypnotic. After all my interactions with him, I have nothing negative to say about him. He always knew his paintings "would never hang in the Louvre" but it was never why he painted. He lived modestly, and his neighborhood friends would bring him any animals that they found injured. He took them all. I also met pea pod when he was tiny. But he bit so Bob wouldn't let me try to pat him. Pea pod loved Bob and he did live in his shirt pocket.. Bob was really a celebrity among his fans...painters or not, and he never hesitated to talk with them for as long as they wanted. He was very special in many ways...
To Scarlett overkill: proof that I worked with him? I'm not about to review my resume online, in public. TMI. Too many crazies. So I really don't know how, or why I should answer your question. If you don't believe me, don't. I really don't care. I'm not some kind of catfish.
These are really great memories you have of him. My Mom, for the first time in her life, at 73, has a hobby that she really enjoys. She loves Bob Ross. She watches his show and actually does paint while watching. She has ordered his DVDs, books and paint supplies. It makes me happy that he makes my Mom happy. His goal of making people happy has been accomplished many times over, even still.😊🥰
I always wondered whether Bob Ross was as cool as he was on tv as he was in real life, I can’t believe I doubted him all hail Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers the modern saints
@@poprocks6576 hi, this margo, I don't think Bob was a saint...not even sure he would have liked being referred to as such. He was very human. I had occasion to be his vent release for my company if he was unhappy or had an issue with his products we made. He NEVER raised his voice in anger
@@poprocks6576 sent too soon...as I was saying, he never raised his voice to me in anger, or was inconsiderate to me. He was a gentleman at all times, and he did love his fans. Especially the young kids. He gave people time to talk to him after a demonstration. I liked that about him. He wasn't the type to act snobbish to his fans or try to get away from them as if he was "too important" to take time to listen and talk with him. I think they made him feel good. Thanks for your comment pop rocks.
@@TooMuchTemper Well put. I wish everyone could see the value, both educational and entertainment, of learning about history. The saddest part is that it's never been easier to learn.
"We're gonna jump out of this here friendly little plane. On your way down, you're gonna pass some happy little clouds and try not to hit any adorable little trees when you land" Bob Ross in the military
@@billyvonderburg7351 Given he (apparently) retired with a rank of Master Sergeant, meaning as he was an E-8, you can bet your boots even some Air Force Sergeants were scared of that guy ...
@I. Wynn Wynn I thought the same thing, but I was like, "Somebody in the replies already said it." and I view the replies and boom. You're the first thing I see.
After retiring, I ran into my old Battalion Command Sergeant Major. He was my kid's Biology teacher. Let's just say I made sure he turned in his homework after that parent-teacher conference. I didn't feel like getting smoked for my troop's lack of motivation and failure to meet standards again. **shudder**
I first watched him when I was. I was already into art. But watching his process and hearing him talk was motivating. It made me want to pick up painting and paint whatever I wanted from mind. As an adult I frequently watch him as I sleep 😅
I'm drunk and crying about why in the world would 14 people dislike this, he's such an inspiration and there's nothing technically wrong with the video. why
@Benjamin Bowman There are some people out there who are so absolutely corrupted by evil. They hurt so much, their only "joy" is to share their suffering, or force it onto others. If only they could accept Christ into their hearts, their lives could be so much more fruitful. God bless.
Yeah Bob Ross was an absolute saint. I personally knew most of these factoids about this wonderful person, but you get a thumbs up from me for presenting it with your signature wit and dry humor. Thanks
That's awesome! I knew him as well. He truly was a wonderful man. He was every bit as kind and generous as viewers would expect. My grandma was the Diana mentioned in this video so that's how I got to know him. How did you know him?
@@hugzpls ... and (Sir) David Attenborough ... I swear, if that man ever dies, the UK will go into national mourning. By rights, he ought to be given a State Funeral, since, as the Japanese use the term, he is a National Living Treasure ...
Except that his and his shady business associates stole his entire gig from William Alexander. So I guess the world does deserve more successful thieves.
I'm asking out of curiosity, what's the exact purpose of the yelling? Is it meant to reinforce discipline? And are the people "in charge of yelling" taught any psychology-based methods before starting the job?
Yelling is important to be able to function under the unbelievable pressure of war. yelling also makes you quick to follow orders. If you were never in military, it probably doesn't make sense. If you were in combat with rounds flying over your head and mortars rounds blowing up all around you, the yelling makes sense. It just may save your life one day.
Military people have explained to me that they traiin behaviours into you to make them automatic, so that in a time of crisis you will do what you have to without pause, and get it right first time. That would include giving orders so they can be heard over lots of background noise. Perhaps shouting becomes the default? I dont blame Bob for going the opposite route when he could.
When I first discovered him completely on accident, zapping through late night TV, I was immediately fascinated and hooked. I never was and still am not really interested in painting, but watching him paint actually made me cry. It was just so beautiful and you could tell right away "this guy is just great!". He died too soon...
I learned a number of painting techniques from Bob when I was a child. My cousin and I used to watch Bob Ross on public television like it was a soap opera! I thought his hair was "magical" because he was a white dude with hair like ours and I couldn't figure out HOW his hair grew like that! (Give me a break I was 9.) Haha!! I loved that show.
I was shocked to learn Bobs hair wasnt naturally like that. My dad has red hair and blue eyes and always had hair like that! In the 70s theres pictures of my dad with a pick comb in his hair lol. So it just seemed so natural to me and i think kinda drew me in watching as a kid because he reminded me of my dad in a way.
People who haven’t had perms, or straighteners, or read Haley, have no idea what a gift it was he kept it to be a stable, kind presence. Like character design 💙
Haha yes! And I like that his "whispering" is just quiet talking. 😊 I hate the signature, way-too-quiet asmr whisper. The mouth sounds are disgusting to me. It's like someone is sloppily chewing food right in my ear. 😖🤮
My great aunt actually took up painting because of watching Bob Ross and a few others on PBS. She was always creative and artistic, but had never painted. She said that one day after watching Bob, she decided she'd try painting. She always wanted to try it out. She bought a couple of books, bought some paint and brushes and started painting. She was in her 60's at the time.
My grandfather loved Bob Ross. My grandfather was a painter in his own right but in his later years he painted landscapes similar to those Bob Ross demonstrated. Only complaint he ever had was when Bob Ross would put that half seen giant tree in the forefront. My grandfather would groan and say....now he's ruined it. Sad both men were a huge part of my childhood and both are gone.
I enjoyed Bob Ross because he was so soft spoken. I would imagine being taught how to paint by Bob. And his soft spoken voice would encourage me through whatever mistakes I made. The show was very relaxing and soothing.
I grew up watching this man. I'm not a painter, but a chef. His attitude towards art helped me to love creating happy little dishes that touch all the senses
Ever since I was little there wold be screaming and loudness either in my neighborhood or in my house. It kept me uo all night, til i found bob ross. He was my idol, I watched hii im everyday, sometimes to fall asleep, somtimes for entertainment, and even sometimes for painting along. He has always inspired me, to be happy. His quotes are so postive and heartwarming, "Everybody makes mistakes" "No mistakes, Just happy accidents". I quote him everyday now. I wish he were still alive to this day. And i wish everyone would have an attitude like him.
He seems like one of those old family friends you can go to when you are stressed, and when you're done venting he says "come sit , paint with me" and then you forget why you were stressed in the first place.
I totally watched him for the soothing effect. I loved laughing at his descriptions of the happy little trees, and when he would give them friends..lol.
Yo I used to watch this guy on channel 8 here in Texas. He was always so calm an cool. Sporting the best Afro of any white man I ever seen. He inspired me to want to paint.... Although I never did 🤣🤣 Yet almost 30 years later, I still feel a compulsion to paint a beautiful Alaskan landscape full of trees and calm rivers Thanks to the uploader. I never knew that he was inspired by the beautiful State of Alaska. I was there in the summer of 2016. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. So beautiful and wild. If you ever get a chance to to go please do so. RIP Mr Ross Thank you for being awesome
I absolutely LOVED watching Bob Ross when I was younger. Never had any interest in painting (nor any talent lol) but he was just so relaxing and amazing watching him create beautiful pictures!
I remember watching this when I was a kid. It was on in the morning and sometimes in the evening. My grandmother and I would sit there and watch the show and everything was quiet and peaceful while the show was on.
Iam 82 and decided to start painting because of Bob Ross on our pbs station. 2 months in and Iam getting the hang of it . Practice and dedication is as must
When were kids my sister and I painted several of his paintings in real time back when his show was on. Our paintings didn’t really look like his but they did come out looking awesome! I miss Bob Ross! He definitely was a very cool dude!
My dad absolutely adored bob ross. My father is a bigoted, narcissistic, sociopath but for the longest time we had this painting on the table in the living room and one day I asked my mum who had been separated from him for at least 5 years, who made it and after I described it she said my dad did while watching bob ross. I couldnt believe it! He turned into a different person when he watched the joy of painting, this calm demeanor just blanketed over his personality and he became a better person.. I wish bob hadent died =/
I watch Bob Ross from the age of 9. Back at the beginning in the 80's. And still watch him on PBS to this day. Even on the days they don't air his show, I go to the RUclips channel and watch episodes. Helps me fall asleep. Watching Bob for almost 40 years now. Was so sadden when he passed in 94, I had just graduated highschool. And my television friend was gone. But he still lives on 20 years later, still making friends.
As a comic book artist (and writer), i been watching him all my life, he was an amazing artist. Sadly, i suck at drawing backgrounds, but i learn drawing happy trees from him, and montains.
Amazing bit of history you provided. Who would have guessed! I love Bob Ross still. His quiet, gentle demeanor is an inspiration, as well as his encouragement to aspiring artists. Would that we all could have his quiet, gentle persona!
It makes me smile to have this pop up in my suggestions today. I knew Bob Ross because my Grandma Diana (the Diana referred to in this video) loaned him animals for the show. I just found out last night that she passed away a few days ago. Seeing a reference to her in this made my heart happy. They shared a love of caring for wildlife that has always inspired me.
I have always admired Bob Ross. I seriously tried to paint but I wasn’t very good. My family is full of amazing artists-from classical composers to sketches of my children and I over the years sitting in a local restaurant for dinner. All of us were classical musicians, and dancers. I love thinking of the adventures we took when we were a young family. and even though my father passed away in 2012, and my mom is not able to play her viola or dance anymore, I feel like the luckiest person because of the joy, love, and lessons I learned just through their examples. I wish more parents (and just people in general) could see how valuable creativity is and how it enhances every part of a child’s life, even when that child is 52, like me. Bob Ross exemplified the joy of the creative spirit. He taught millions of people to see the forest and the happy trees that make up that forest. Thanks for this video! I love learning through Weird History. Cuz We’re all a bit weird, right?
Growing up I had four television channels. NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS. Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross kept me entertained. Bob and Rogers are gone so I guess a hug from Big Bird would cheer me up on rainy days lol. Bob Ross the godfather of ASMR.
I took a week long class from bob about 40 years ago I had to work hard to get there and loved every minute of it He came down to the Holiday Inn by where I lived in Long Island NY he drove down in a Volkswagen Bus with his son from Alaska it was one of the best things I did watching this video made me happy I wish I had one of my paintings I did a lot and gave a lot to friends family and church thankyou for this video❤
One day I was out with my 3 yr old & saw a dad with 3 kids (around my dad's age) my daughter says "mommy look bob Ross!" & I said to him "dude I love your bob ross t-shirt her father & I are fans". He was surprised my daughter & I even knew who bob ross was 😲 I could tell it made his day. That's how magical Bob Ross is. 🎨
I've loved watching Bob Ross as long as I can remember & I've even bought his products (they're actually high quality & affordable) but I never knew anything about him or his history. That's for sharing this amusing insight into this iconic man.
I love this guy! I used to watch him as a youngster, I would be enthralled by his ability to make happy little trees from vandike brown. I would sit a watch him for hours. And when he would flitter bang out the water from his brushes used to amuse the heck out of me. Like I said I love this guy. We miss you Mr. Ross!
Bob broke himself and turned into a painter. This similarly happens to a lot of military vets when they leave what they use to do behind and start reflecting.
I remember Bill Alexander also. Lord, I was a PBS nerd in the 1980's during puberty including the Original "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan. Think I would have been the AV club in Stranger Things. Good memories.
I used to get home from school, turn on his show and it would instantly put me to sleep. I took countless naps over the years while Bob's show played in the background. His voice was so soothing. RIP Mr. Ross and thanks for all those happy healthy naps!
Actually apparently, none of his paintings were sold.a third went to the lady who discovered him. I just watch another video on it. I dont remember the video.
I loved watching Bob Ross's show on PBS. As a child, it's curl up on the couch and watch him paint and would inevitably fall asleep. Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers, two saints. ❤
I once heard of a poll amongst surgeons whom specifically train in hand/arm surgery which finger they would least wouldn't mind losing, and by far it was the pinkie ... as for the most, that came out be both the thumb/fore-finger, as the combination of both is where most of your grip comes from, especially when holding surgical instruments. So to lose 1/2 of his index finger must have taken a great deal to recover from, especially if it was his dominant hand. The fact he bounced back from such a nasty accident, is just one more thing to admire about him ...
Actually, his paintings are not up for sale. There was a video about the organization that owns them and they said that they have almost all of his paintings stored away in boxes with no plans to auction them off any time soon.
@@Hopeful_dreamer i heard this also. I think the Smithsonian Museum is getting some, the lady that "discovered" him had a copy of then in her house, and the rest are in boxes at the headquarters. I believe it was a Journal RUclips video?
@@melodiebeck5073 It may have been! It was a very informative video on it. I didn't know some were on loan at the Smithsonian! That's very interesting considering how most of them are packed away or only around the lady that discovered him
My husband loved Bob Ross's shows and watched them intensely. Thing is, while Bob Ross's paintings don't sell for much, my husband's consistently brought in six figures or more. Bob Ross has no paintings in any major galleries, but my husband has two works on permanent display at the Guggenheim in NYC, which remain there 20 years after his death. My husband never painted a "happy tree". So why did my husband love watching Bob's shows? I suspect it was that sense of peace, though he watched the show with intensity and never came close to falling asleep during them. It may also have had to do with Bob's love of animals. My husband and I were always strong advocates for animals. One other thing about my husband was that he loved teaching, and he particularly loved teaching kids. He was also a big fan or Mr. Rogers, and I know that his approach with kids, especially young kids, was one of soft spoken kindness. Perhaps he was studying Bob Ross's soft spoken ways of teaching because he knew it would be the best approach for teaching. My husband's style of art and Bob Ross's could not have been more different, so I think it was his teaching style that my husband was watching rather than his artistic abilities. As a teacher, Ross was a genius. He made people want to paint, since he was never an over-dominating presence. He did what every teacher aspires to.
There was an episode I saw where he did a painting with a campfire scene in middle of the woods. It was dark yet full of bright glowing reds and oranges too. There was a silhouette of a man in it 🙂 That was the only episode I recall seeing a human being in, tho there could have been more. I’ve watched most episodes more than once ❤️
I've been avoiding videos like this in fear I'd learn something disappointing about my all time favorite person ever, but I'm very happy to learn he was always an amazing person.
I LOVE BOB ROSS!!!!!! I used to watch him all the time when I was a kid. I have a Bob Ross coloring book that I working on throughout this COVID pandemic.
I think that knowing such a genuinely warm hearted and cheerful person actually existed and that he was not influenced by greed or self ego is all that is needed to prove that there are real people out there with hearts of gold..... people who are a shining example to us all on how to live our lives. I would truly have wanted to be his friend.
How about his son? He brought his son to the show a few times and they were so similar (in their painting style, but also their calm attitude and their positivity), I’d like to hear about him.
I've been drawing seriously for close to 8 years now. And it wasn't until I started watching him to calm down before bed in the past year that I decided to try painting. I work with acrylics. But even still. I never would have had the confidence or inspiration to start without his quiet encouragement that anyone can paint. So I owe a lot to him and his show.
My favorite show the weekends as kid was watching Bob Ross! I remember watching him in complete amazement of what he could do with an empty canvas. Adding reflections to the water here, a happy tree there. Decades later I still watch the reruns. I do on occasion try to listen while I sleep. But find myself waking up to how he completed his paintings even though I have seen all the episodes a thousand times lol. RIP Bob you are truly an inspiration!💕
I enjoyed watching this and had no idea about his mentor! I discovered Bob Ross in 1988 as a college freshman while flipping channels one afternoon. I was amazed by his paintings, his technique, and yes, his voice and manner of speaking. I loved his show. I also remember learning the color “Titanium White” too. 😊
I watched the show to relax. Never painted or bought any supplies but his voice and demeanor were like an antidepressant for me as a kid. Thanks for everything Bob Ross
What is the most interesting thing you learned about Bob Ross?
he seemed to transmit his chill vibe to the voice actors who doubled him in other countries
Every painting is a place where he hid the bodies
That he had an epileptic squirrel,especially as I have epilepsy too haha
That his mini fro was fake. Lol I knew about most of the rest
Basically everything about this video was awesome an I can't pick my favorite fact an I'm pretty critical of RUclips videos. Learned alot about Bob I'm now a subscriber great job
My grandmother actually painted many of the works that he did on TV. I still have some to this day. Not Ross originals, but they have the spirit of him and my late grandmother.
That's really cool! I bet all of them are beautiful.
my mom was into it for a while, too, both bob and the german guy, we still have dozens of vhs tapes filled with both their shows but she wasn't ever really that good. they make it look so easy!
I have things from both of my grandparents, and they raised me. Hold onto those, cherish them for as long as you can. Every time I look at mine, the memories they bring are priceless to me. They are some of the most valuable things I possess.
El Señor Órále That makes them Bob Ross originals then
My grandma did too 😊
I worked with Bob for 13 years. He was an interesting man. He was more comfortable with an audience than one one conversations. When I told him a friend would put his show on to nap, he replied "I don't care why they put it on, as long as it's on". His calming voice was his magic. Hypnotic. After all my interactions with him, I have nothing negative to say about him. He always knew his paintings "would never hang in the Louvre" but it was never why he painted. He lived modestly, and his neighborhood friends would bring him any animals that they found injured. He took them all. I also met pea pod when he was tiny. But he bit so Bob wouldn't let me try to pat him. Pea pod loved Bob and he did live in his shirt pocket.. Bob was really a celebrity among his fans...painters or not, and he never hesitated to talk with them for as long as they wanted. He was very special in many ways...
To Scarlett overkill: proof that I worked with him? I'm not about to review my resume online, in public. TMI. Too many crazies. So I really don't know how, or why I should answer your question. If you don't believe me, don't. I really don't care. I'm not some kind of catfish.
These are really great memories you have of him. My Mom, for the first time in her life, at 73, has a hobby that she really enjoys. She loves Bob Ross. She watches his show and actually does paint while watching. She has ordered his DVDs, books and paint supplies. It makes me happy that he makes my Mom happy. His goal of making people happy has been accomplished many times over, even still.😊🥰
I always wondered whether Bob Ross was as cool as he was on tv as he was in real life, I can’t believe I doubted him all hail Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers the modern saints
@@poprocks6576 hi, this margo, I don't think Bob was a saint...not even sure he would have liked being referred to as such. He was very human. I had occasion to be his vent release for my company if he was unhappy or had an issue with his products we made. He NEVER raised his voice in anger
@@poprocks6576 sent too soon...as I was saying, he never raised his voice to me in anger, or was inconsiderate to me. He was a gentleman at all times, and he did love his fans. Especially the young kids. He gave people time to talk to him after a demonstration. I liked that about him. He wasn't the type to act snobbish to his fans or try to get away from them as if he was "too important" to take time to listen and talk with him. I think they made him feel good. Thanks for your comment pop rocks.
I like the "poor" quality of the camera in the show. It gives me the feeling of security and timelessness.
That aged very well
Legless Rest Syndrome The lines are fuzzier.
PBS stations didn't have the budget for high end network quality broadcast cameras.
Me too, i’ve felt the same about some other things on TV with the same low quality too. It just feels nice to me
Same
I can't believe how underrated this channel is
That's what everybody says about every page that hasn't taken off yet
the dude narrating this has a nice voice
I know right!!!
Most people would rather watch tiktok, and learn nothing of value. So feel good, cus we are part of a different breed my friend.
@@TooMuchTemper Well put. I wish everyone could see the value, both educational and entertainment, of learning about history. The saddest part is that it's never been easier to learn.
"We're gonna jump out of this here friendly little plane. On your way down, you're gonna pass some happy little clouds and try not to hit any adorable little trees when you land"
Bob Ross in the military
And when you land in the happily little field, shoot the happy little bullets at the god-damn happily little commies!
LMFAOOO 😩😆😆😆
Why do i read this in his voice😂
This is the best comment I have seen all day
This comment 😂😂😂😂
Imagine having Bob Ross as your drill sergeant only to discover him on TV 20 years later by complete accident.
@I. Wynn Wynn Bust Em Up (testicles) Bobby, was his name.
I made up the testicles part, but maybe it's true.
@@billyvonderburg7351
Given he (apparently) retired with a rank of Master Sergeant, meaning as he was an E-8, you can bet your boots even some Air Force Sergeants were scared of that guy ...
Lmao, I couldn't I imagine
@I. Wynn Wynn I thought the same thing, but I was like, "Somebody in the replies already said it." and I view the replies and boom. You're the first thing I see.
After retiring, I ran into my old Battalion Command Sergeant Major. He was my kid's Biology teacher.
Let's just say I made sure he turned in his homework after that parent-teacher conference. I didn't feel like getting smoked for my troop's lack of motivation and failure to meet standards again.
**shudder**
90% of the audience did not paint, Most of his audience now does.
Yep
90% of his audience was absolutely stoned.
90% didn't paint - millionaire by selling paint equipment. O m g!
Mark Chatman yo God bless get fuckin baked and watch some Ross
why is no one talking about bob ross looking like a snacc when he was young
For reals ❤
I actually noticed that😆👌
Ha ya ikr
I first watched him when I was. I was already into art. But watching his process and hearing him talk was motivating. It made me want to pick up painting and paint whatever I wanted from mind. As an adult I frequently watch him as I sleep 😅
wtf is a snacc.... kids these days are so uneducated
Man as a child in the 80’s, I would fight my naps, Mom would put Bob Ross on and I was out in like 15 minutes.
Renee Nene I put my kids to bed with Bob Ross RUclips videos now.
I fall asleep watching him because of how soothing his voice is.
I was one of them. I always fell asleep halfway through his shows.
Me and my kid watch him and we just vibe out. It calmed me as a kid, calms her now. Bob is timeless.
@Curtis Tisberger the hell
I'm drunk and crying about why in the world would 14 people dislike this, he's such an inspiration and there's nothing technically wrong with the video. why
Benjamin Bowman who cares
@Benjamin Bowman There are some people out there who are so absolutely corrupted by evil. They hurt so much, their only "joy" is to share their suffering, or force it onto others. If only they could accept Christ into their hearts, their lives could be so much more fruitful. God bless.
@@helenf.7221 shut the fuck up
@@Lost_n_Found_1 You don't need Christ to live a joyful life.
@@holcombrandall No, but you do for it to be fruitful. Jesus is the truth, and the truth in written on your heart.
Yeah Bob Ross was an absolute saint. I personally knew most of these factoids about this wonderful person, but you get a thumbs up from me for presenting it with your signature wit and dry humor. Thanks
That's awesome! I knew him as well. He truly was a wonderful man. He was every bit as kind and generous as viewers would expect.
My grandma was the Diana mentioned in this video so that's how I got to know him. How did you know him?
That's just the channel's style. Go watch more of their videos they all have the same sense of humor, hense the name. I love it.
He ripped of the old man shows lol.. a saint? really..
This world never deserved Bob Ross. He is the best of us all.
And Mr. Rogers
@@hugzpls
... and (Sir) David Attenborough ...
I swear, if that man ever dies, the UK will go into national mourning.
By rights, he ought to be given a State Funeral, since, as the Japanese use the term, he is a National Living Treasure ...
Except that his and his shady business associates stole his entire gig from William Alexander.
So I guess the world does deserve more successful thieves.
@@lorendsalazar Well what should he have done instead? Not have a show at all?
I was in the Navy and I got tired of having to yell at people all the time. It wears on you, I feel what Bob was saying.
I'm asking out of curiosity, what's the exact purpose of the yelling? Is it meant to reinforce discipline? And are the people "in charge of yelling" taught any psychology-based methods before starting the job?
Yelling is important to be able to function under the unbelievable pressure of war. yelling also makes you quick to follow orders. If you were never in military, it probably doesn't make sense. If you were in combat with rounds flying over your head and mortars rounds blowing up all around you, the yelling makes sense. It just may save your life one day.
Military people have explained to me that they traiin behaviours into you to make them automatic, so that in a time of crisis you will do what you have to without pause, and get it right first time. That would include giving orders so they can be heard over lots of background noise. Perhaps shouting becomes the default? I dont blame Bob for going the opposite route when he could.
That thing about him writing his fans after he hadn’t heard from them in a while seriously made me tear up a little... I mean, who does that?!
He was just a super chill dude. RIP to a legend man!
I second that!
I remember his show coming on before Reading Rainbow when I was a kid long time ago.
Me too!
Yes!! Lol and between the lions played somewhere during that slot too
I remember that too. Man those were the days!
Omg... I loved reading rainbow! 😄😄 the days!
When I first discovered him completely on accident, zapping through late night TV, I was immediately fascinated and hooked. I never was and still am not really interested in painting, but watching him paint actually made me cry. It was just so beautiful and you could tell right away "this guy is just great!".
He died too soon...
You're not the only one who's cried at Bob Ross before😂 if I'm in the right mood, I will as well😂
He lost his Finger in a *Happy little Accident*
*cue screams*
Actually, that probably wasn't one of his happy ones.
@@Mike-pj1kv r/whoooosh
@@Rascal_the_Raccoon r/ihavereddit
@@toxic8341 haha yes i do
Bob Ross didn’t die
He just ended up in a happy little universe far from here
I love that concept.
That happy little universe is coming down over the work and labor of mankind.
A kind person with a RUclips account once said “ He didn’t die angels just wanted to learn how to paint
Nah, God needed a friend
Exactly❤😊
I learned a number of painting techniques from Bob when I was a child. My cousin and I used to watch Bob Ross on public television like it was a soap opera! I thought his hair was "magical" because he was a white dude with hair like ours and I couldn't figure out HOW his hair grew like that! (Give me a break I was 9.) Haha!! I loved that show.
See, I always knew I had magical powers
I love this! So adorable, and great that kids watched. 😊
I was shocked to learn Bobs hair wasnt naturally like that. My dad has red hair and blue eyes and always had hair like that! In the 70s theres pictures of my dad with a pick comb in his hair lol. So it just seemed so natural to me and i think kinda drew me in watching as a kid because he reminded me of my dad in a way.
People who haven’t had perms, or straighteners, or read Haley, have no idea what a gift it was he kept it to be a stable, kind presence. Like character design 💙
He was the first ASMR person!😁👍
Michael Walton yep!
Haha yes! And I like that his "whispering" is just quiet talking. 😊
I hate the signature, way-too-quiet asmr whisper. The mouth sounds are disgusting to me. It's like someone is sloppily chewing food right in my ear. 😖🤮
@@lesismore49 ikr🤢🤮
@@lesismore49 me too... I hate those mouth sounds they're disgusting
@@lesismore49 Regular ASMR talking wakes me right up with rage, Bob Ross is still better than all these modern ASMR people.
My great aunt actually took up painting because of watching Bob Ross and a few others on PBS. She was always creative and artistic, but had never painted. She said that one day after watching Bob, she decided she'd try painting. She always wanted to try it out. She bought a couple of books, bought some paint and brushes and started painting. She was in her 60's at the time.
Fascinating.
My Mom did the same! She's 73!😊
My grandfather loved Bob Ross.
My grandfather was a painter in his own right but in his later years he painted landscapes similar to those Bob Ross demonstrated.
Only complaint he ever had was when Bob Ross would put that half seen giant tree in the forefront. My grandfather would groan and say....now he's ruined it. Sad both men were a huge part of my childhood and both are gone.
This was such a lovely comment! Thank you for sharing it with us
@Stephen Docherty I can smell your body odor through the screen dude
Thank you for sharing this memory with us all.💚
sigh....we need Bob today, he was the Mr. Rogers for adults.
Check out PeterDraws he puts out some Bob Ross vibes
He made you feel like you could be a famous painter!
Carmen Russell if not a painter, he made you feel you could do anything...
Facts
I enjoyed Bob Ross because he was so soft spoken. I would imagine being taught how to paint by Bob. And his soft spoken voice would encourage me through whatever mistakes I made. The show was very relaxing and soothing.
There are no mistakes, just happy accidents. -Bob Ross :)
I grew up watching this man. I'm not a painter, but a chef. His attitude towards art helped me to love creating happy little dishes that touch all the senses
Ever since I was little there wold be screaming and loudness either in my neighborhood or in my house. It kept me uo all night, til i found bob ross. He was my idol, I watched hii im everyday, sometimes to fall asleep, somtimes for entertainment, and even sometimes for painting along. He has always inspired me, to be happy. His quotes are so postive and heartwarming, "Everybody makes mistakes" "No mistakes, Just happy accidents". I quote him everyday now. I wish he were still alive to this day. And i wish everyone would have an attitude like him.
bob ross actually taught a painting class at my great grandmothers craft store in the late 80s! just learned this the other day, and pretty darn cool.
He seems like one of those old family friends you can go to when you are stressed, and when you're done venting he says "come sit , paint with me" and then you forget why you were stressed in the first place.
That's the best kind of person.
Can't like this enough. Bob was an inspiration, not only about his painting, but about his goodwill and behavior.
Bob was the original and best ASMR sleep aid EVER!
I totally watched him for the soothing effect. I loved laughing at his descriptions of the happy little trees, and when he would give them friends..lol.
Yo I used to watch this guy on channel 8 here in Texas. He was always so calm an cool. Sporting the best Afro of any white man I ever seen.
He inspired me to want to paint.... Although I never did 🤣🤣 Yet almost 30 years later, I still feel a compulsion to paint a beautiful Alaskan landscape full of trees and calm rivers
Thanks to the uploader. I never knew that he was inspired by the beautiful State of Alaska. I was there in the summer of 2016. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. So beautiful and wild. If you ever get a chance to to go please do so.
RIP Mr Ross
Thank you for being awesome
I absolutely LOVED watching Bob Ross when I was younger. Never had any interest in painting (nor any talent lol) but he was just so relaxing and amazing watching him create beautiful pictures!
I remember watching this when I was a kid. It was on in the morning and sometimes in the evening. My grandmother and I would sit there and watch the show and everything was quiet and peaceful while the show was on.
Happy accidents.
My Making
@@onesneakyboi9127 Comedy.
I'm not crying.
You're crying.
The world never deserved the legend that was Bob Ross.
What a positive influence he decided to be.
God bless you all.
Iam 82 and decided to start painting because of Bob Ross on our pbs station. 2 months in and Iam getting the hang of it . Practice and dedication is as must
Thanks for the inspiration today. =)
When were kids my sister and I painted several of his paintings in real time back when his show was on. Our paintings didn’t really look like his but they did come out looking awesome! I miss Bob Ross! He definitely was a very cool dude!
My dad absolutely adored bob ross.
My father is a bigoted, narcissistic, sociopath but for the longest time we had this painting on the table in the living room and one day I asked my mum who had been separated from him for at least 5 years, who made it and after I described it she said my dad did while watching bob ross.
I couldnt believe it!
He turned into a different person when he watched the joy of painting, this calm demeanor just blanketed over his personality and he became a better person..
I wish bob hadent died =/
Art blender i love your little story. I agree, Bob Ross changes people.
I watch Bob Ross from the age of 9. Back at the beginning in the 80's. And still watch him on PBS to this day. Even on the days they don't air his show, I go to the RUclips channel and watch episodes. Helps me fall asleep. Watching Bob for almost 40 years now. Was so sadden when he passed in 94, I had just graduated highschool. And my television friend was gone. But he still lives on 20 years later, still making friends.
As a comic book artist (and writer), i been watching him all my life, he was an amazing artist. Sadly, i suck at drawing backgrounds, but i learn drawing happy trees from him, and montains.
Went to hobby lobby to get art supplies. His whole section was sold out; paint brushes, tools and paints alike. He is a legend.
I am wearing my Bob Ross T-shirt! He is my hero 😀
Amazing bit of history you provided. Who would have guessed! I love Bob Ross still. His quiet, gentle demeanor is an inspiration, as well as his encouragement to aspiring artists. Would that we all could have his quiet, gentle persona!
It makes me smile to have this pop up in my suggestions today. I knew Bob Ross because my Grandma Diana (the Diana referred to in this video) loaned him animals for the show. I just found out last night that she passed away a few days ago. Seeing a reference to her in this made my heart happy. They shared a love of caring for wildlife that has always inspired me.
What an awesome lady your Grandma was.
Your grandma died and nobody told you for days?
RIP Bob.
Thank you for the joy.
Bob Ross brought the desire to paint into my life. I loved his programs and I would watch intently. God Rest his soul🙏
He is so great to fall asleep to until he "beats the devil out of the brush"!! I love everything about Bob Ross.
I have always admired Bob Ross. I seriously tried to paint but I wasn’t very good. My family is full of amazing artists-from classical composers to sketches of my children and I over the years sitting in a local restaurant for dinner. All of us were classical musicians, and dancers. I love thinking of the adventures we took when we were a young family. and even though my father passed away in 2012, and my mom is not able to play her viola or dance anymore, I feel like the luckiest person because of the joy, love, and lessons I learned just through their examples. I wish more parents (and just people in general) could see how valuable creativity is and how it enhances every part of a child’s life, even when that child is 52, like me. Bob Ross exemplified the joy of the creative spirit. He taught millions of people to see the forest and the happy trees that make up that forest. Thanks for this video! I love learning through Weird History. Cuz We’re all a bit weird, right?
Outstanding show about a fascinating person. Never knew about his military career. Nicely done!
Growing up I had four television channels. NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS. Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross kept me entertained. Bob and Rogers are gone so I guess a hug from Big Bird would cheer me up on rainy days lol. Bob Ross the godfather of ASMR.
SAME!
I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, Big Bird passed a few months ago.☹️
I took a week long class from bob about 40 years ago I had to work hard to get there and loved every minute of it He came down to the Holiday Inn by where I lived in Long Island NY he drove down in a Volkswagen Bus with his son from Alaska it was one of the best things I did watching this video made me happy I wish I had one of my paintings I did a lot and gave a lot to friends family and church thankyou for this video❤
I would love to your printing now. You must be very good. 😊
One day I was out with my 3 yr old & saw a dad with 3 kids (around my dad's age) my daughter says "mommy look bob Ross!" & I said to him "dude I love your bob ross t-shirt her father & I are fans". He was surprised my daughter & I even knew who bob ross was 😲 I could tell it made his day. That's how magical Bob Ross is. 🎨
I've loved watching Bob Ross as long as I can remember & I've even bought his products (they're actually high quality & affordable) but I never knew anything about him or his history.
That's for sharing this amusing insight into this iconic man.
He’s such a good dude. I love him.
There should be a Bob Ross art museum. He made so many paintings, his work could easily fill a museum!
God Bless these gentle, talented, inspirational, rare😔 souls. Between Bob Ross and Mr Rogers, the last century was truely magical✌️
Bob Ross is a god.
You can make a religion out of this
@@emilandreasson9670 I've already have. It's been one since I was in 7th grade
A happy god
No, but add an "o" to that, and nothing truer could be said. Kings, we may be, but Gods, we are not.
Nnnnnno. He’s an amazing human being. But he is not GOD
He beat the devil out of his cadets..
Reluctantly
I love this guy! I used to watch him as a youngster, I would be enthralled by his ability to make happy little trees from vandike brown. I would sit a watch him for hours. And when he would flitter bang out the water from his brushes used to amuse the heck out of me. Like I said I love this guy. We miss you Mr. Ross!
My son's and I watched Bob faithfully for many many years and thanks to him they are all very fine artists. RIP Bob
Bob broke himself and turned into a painter. This similarly happens to a lot of military vets when they leave what they use to do behind and start reflecting.
It can take knowing you are powerful and formidable to be able to be comfortable being soft and kind without it being a weakness.
I remember Bill Alexander also. Lord, I was a PBS nerd in the 1980's during puberty including the Original "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan. Think I would have been the AV club in Stranger Things. Good memories.
I used to get home from school, turn on his show and it would instantly put me to sleep. I took countless naps over the years while Bob's show played in the background. His voice was so soothing. RIP Mr. Ross and thanks for all those happy healthy naps!
He was certainly an amazing person. With all of the negativity and hate in the world today, we need more guys like Bob Ross.
Bob Ross was the best man of our time.
Actually apparently, none of his paintings were sold.a third went to the lady who discovered him.
I just watch another video on it. I dont remember the video.
Its on The New York times channel
yup I saw that video as well.
Duchess I'd buy one
Should do a follow-up video of his later year's
All of the paintings are stored in boxes at bob ross inc and i think some are gonna be in a museum
I loved watching Bob Ross's show on PBS. As a child, it's curl up on the couch and watch him paint and would inevitably fall asleep. Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers, two saints. ❤
I watched him everyday when I got home from school, and it would put me to sleep, lol but he was so peaceful to watch. We need more shows like this
I can tell you from a forearm accident that indexing is a pretty damn important not essential but important
Long live Bob
I once heard of a poll amongst surgeons whom specifically train in hand/arm surgery which finger they would least wouldn't mind losing, and by far it was the pinkie ... as for the most, that came out be both the thumb/fore-finger, as the combination of both is where most of your grip comes from, especially when holding surgical instruments.
So to lose 1/2 of his index finger must have taken a great deal to recover from, especially if it was his dominant hand.
The fact he bounced back from such a nasty accident, is just one more thing to admire about him ...
Something tells me his painting are about to start being worth big bucks.
Actually, his paintings are not up for sale. There was a video about the organization that owns them and they said that they have almost all of his paintings stored away in boxes with no plans to auction them off any time soon.
@@Hopeful_dreamer i heard this also. I think the Smithsonian Museum is getting some, the lady that "discovered" him had a copy of then in her house, and the rest are in boxes at the headquarters. I believe it was a Journal RUclips video?
@@melodiebeck5073 It may have been! It was a very informative video on it. I didn't know some were on loan at the Smithsonian! That's very interesting considering how most of them are packed away or only around the lady that discovered him
Whenever I ditched school I would always watch The Price is Right, I Love Lucy, and The Joy of Painting while half asleep. It was the best.
My husband loved Bob Ross's shows and watched them intensely. Thing is, while Bob Ross's paintings don't sell for much, my husband's consistently brought in six figures or more. Bob Ross has no paintings in any major galleries, but my husband has two works on permanent display at the Guggenheim in NYC, which remain there 20 years after his death. My husband never painted a "happy tree". So why did my husband love watching Bob's shows? I suspect it was that sense of peace, though he watched the show with intensity and never came close to falling asleep during them. It may also have had to do with Bob's love of animals. My husband and I were always strong advocates for animals. One other thing about my husband was that he loved teaching, and he particularly loved teaching kids. He was also a big fan or Mr. Rogers, and I know that his approach with kids, especially young kids, was one of soft spoken kindness. Perhaps he was studying Bob Ross's soft spoken ways of teaching because he knew it would be the best approach for teaching. My husband's style of art and Bob Ross's could not have been more different, so I think it was his teaching style that my husband was watching rather than his artistic abilities. As a teacher, Ross was a genius. He made people want to paint, since he was never an over-dominating presence. He did what every teacher aspires to.
There was an episode I saw where he did a painting with a campfire scene in middle of the woods. It was dark yet full of bright glowing reds and oranges too. There was a silhouette of a man in it 🙂 That was the only episode I recall seeing a human being in, tho there could have been more. I’ve watched most episodes more than once ❤️
Bob Ross was the original asmr artist
I love waking up to Bob Ross on a weekend having coffee. A great way to start the day.
Mom used to put this on for us to watch as kids. Guarentee we would be asleep before it was over. Thanks for the naps and happy trees Bob.
This is the content that I subscribed for.
Oh cool....you served! What division leader?
Bob Ross
I've been avoiding videos like this in fear I'd learn something disappointing about my all time favorite person ever, but I'm very happy to learn he was always an amazing person.
I love Bob Ross. His show is just so relaxing. I bought the Bob Ross game and it is quite fun. Saw it in the store and just could not resist.
a Florida man story that is great
2:22 I guarantee he never made anyone scrub taurine. I think you meant latrine.
"Taurine"...an amino acid contained in some energy drinks. Named after Taurus, hence the name "Red Bull."
I LOVE BOB ROSS!!!!!! I used to watch him all the time when I was a kid. I have a Bob Ross coloring book that I working on throughout this COVID pandemic.
I think that knowing such a genuinely warm hearted and cheerful person actually existed and that he was not influenced by greed or self ego is all that is needed to prove that there are real people out there with hearts of gold..... people who are a shining example to us all on how to live our lives. I would truly have wanted to be his friend.
Im just gonna leave a happy little comment right here.. 😊
How about his son? He brought his son to the show a few times and they were so similar (in their painting style, but also their calm attitude and their positivity), I’d like to hear about him.
"When I was teaching my son to paint mountains I told him to be like a whisper on the mountain and he knew what I meant by that."
Stephen Docherty uh? Where did you find that
I've been drawing seriously for close to 8 years now. And it wasn't until I started watching him to calm down before bed in the past year that I decided to try painting. I work with acrylics. But even still. I never would have had the confidence or inspiration to start without his quiet encouragement that anyone can paint. So I owe a lot to him and his show.
My favorite show the weekends as kid was watching Bob Ross! I remember watching him in complete amazement of what he could do with an empty canvas. Adding reflections to the water here, a happy tree there. Decades later I still watch the reruns. I do on occasion try to listen while I sleep. But find myself waking up to how he completed his paintings even though I have seen all the episodes a thousand times lol. RIP Bob you are truly an inspiration!💕
I love this video and knowing a little more about Bob Ross. I don't paint sadly but love watching him create. Thank you again
I loved him when I was a kid....and now my kids love him too :)
I enjoyed watching this and had no idea about his mentor! I discovered Bob Ross in 1988 as a college freshman while flipping channels one afternoon. I was amazed by his paintings, his technique, and yes, his voice and manner of speaking. I loved his show. I also remember learning the color “Titanium White” too. 😊
Oh what a great childhood memory for myself. The good old days
Excellent narrative and production of such a great man's life!!
Bob is a badass!
I never had any desire to paint, but I used to like to watch Bob do it, he made it seem effortless.
I watched the show to relax. Never painted or bought any supplies but his voice and demeanor were like an antidepressant for me as a kid. Thanks for everything Bob Ross