The Unexpected Real-Life of Bob Ross

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
  • Bob Ross was a prolific painter who created and starred in the popular PBS television show The Joy of Painting, where he taught viewers how to create landscapes using the wet-on-wet technique. While he was well-known as an optimistic, soft-spoken artist - the Mr. Rogers of painting, really - there is quite a bit of amazing Bob Ross information out there that the public may not know. For example, what did he do before he started painting? How many "happy trees" did he actually paint? And exactly how did he feel about his infamous perm?
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  • @WeirdHistory
    @WeirdHistory  4 года назад +471

    What is the most interesting thing you learned about Bob Ross?

    • @D0NU75
      @D0NU75 4 года назад +34

      he seemed to transmit his chill vibe to the voice actors who doubled him in other countries

    • @Armydow
      @Armydow 4 года назад +35

      Every painting is a place where he hid the bodies

    • @teethgrinder83
      @teethgrinder83 4 года назад +17

      That he had an epileptic squirrel,especially as I have epilepsy too haha

    • @ingloriousbetch4302
      @ingloriousbetch4302 4 года назад +13

      That his mini fro was fake. Lol I knew about most of the rest

    • @johnwaynewireman5262
      @johnwaynewireman5262 4 года назад +12

      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

  • @elsenororale5558
    @elsenororale5558 4 года назад +1971

    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.

    • @babalon7778
      @babalon7778 4 года назад +48

      That's really cool! I bet all of them are beautiful.

    • @lenguamuerto
      @lenguamuerto 4 года назад +29

      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!

    • @Zeoxis6
      @Zeoxis6 4 года назад +4

      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.

    • @NoahDaArk
      @NoahDaArk 4 года назад +1

      El Señor Órále That makes them Bob Ross originals then

    • @tiamel5930
      @tiamel5930 4 года назад +1

      My grandma did too 😊

  • @leglessrestsyndrome229
    @leglessrestsyndrome229 4 года назад +1457

    I like the "poor" quality of the camera in the show. It gives me the feeling of security and timelessness.

    • @gabrielnascimento1021
      @gabrielnascimento1021 4 года назад +23

      That aged very well

    • @n3v3rg01ngback
      @n3v3rg01ngback 4 года назад +7

      Legless Rest Syndrome The lines are fuzzier.

    • @WootTootZoot
      @WootTootZoot 4 года назад +19

      PBS stations didn't have the budget for high end network quality broadcast cameras.

    • @NeonTheWolf
      @NeonTheWolf 4 года назад +9

      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

    • @WillBlindYouWithLight
      @WillBlindYouWithLight 4 года назад +1

      Same

  • @margochristensen7440
    @margochristensen7440 4 года назад +504

    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...

    • @margochristensen7440
      @margochristensen7440 3 года назад +31

      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.

    • @justpassingthru3186
      @justpassingthru3186 3 года назад +15

      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.😊🥰

    • @poprocks6576
      @poprocks6576 3 года назад +6

      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

    • @margochristensen7440
      @margochristensen7440 3 года назад +8

      @@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

    • @margochristensen7440
      @margochristensen7440 3 года назад +6

      @@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.

  • @etherghost3000
    @etherghost3000 4 года назад +1414

    "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

    • @juststeve5542
      @juststeve5542 4 года назад +137

      And when you land in the happily little field, shoot the happy little bullets at the god-damn happily little commies!

    • @renneedwards9826
      @renneedwards9826 4 года назад +8

      LMFAOOO 😩😆😆😆

    • @unsalted_pepper550
      @unsalted_pepper550 4 года назад +28

      Why do i read this in his voice😂

    • @purewonderstudio5055
      @purewonderstudio5055 4 года назад +6

      This is the best comment I have seen all day

    • @brivonn1580
      @brivonn1580 4 года назад +4

      This comment 😂😂😂😂

  • @tipsysmichigander6483
    @tipsysmichigander6483 4 года назад +757

    90% of the audience did not paint, Most of his audience now does.

    • @gweesytv2653
      @gweesytv2653 4 года назад +5

      Yep

    • @markchatman9583
      @markchatman9583 4 года назад +21

      90% of his audience was absolutely stoned.

    • @FBGDemannu
      @FBGDemannu 4 года назад +2

      90% didn't paint - millionaire by selling paint equipment. O m g!

    • @mooseganja
      @mooseganja 4 года назад

      Mark Chatman yo God bless get fuckin baked and watch some Ross

  • @nisamlelo
    @nisamlelo 4 года назад +940

    I can't believe how underrated this channel is

    • @edwardsanchez3708
      @edwardsanchez3708 4 года назад +11

      That's what everybody says about every page that hasn't taken off yet

    • @saggynards
      @saggynards 4 года назад +9

      the dude narrating this has a nice voice

    • @shiragoldberg7744
      @shiragoldberg7744 4 года назад +1

      I know right!!!

    • @TooMuchTemper
      @TooMuchTemper 4 года назад +5

      Most people would rather watch tiktok, and learn nothing of value. So feel good, cus we are part of a different breed my friend.

    • @nonprogrediestregredi1711
      @nonprogrediestregredi1711 4 года назад +3

      @@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.

  • @TheEpicGypsy
    @TheEpicGypsy 4 года назад +675

    Imagine having Bob Ross as your drill sergeant only to discover him on TV 20 years later by complete accident.

    • @billyvonderburg7351
      @billyvonderburg7351 4 года назад +7

      @I. Wynn Wynn Bust Em Up (testicles) Bobby, was his name.
      I made up the testicles part, but maybe it's true.

    • @nigelft
      @nigelft 4 года назад +55

      @@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 ...

    • @jalight27
      @jalight27 4 года назад +4

      Lmao, I couldn't I imagine

    • @xandavius9610
      @xandavius9610 3 года назад +1

      @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.

    • @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing
      @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing 3 года назад +22

      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**

  • @jinglemin6923
    @jinglemin6923 4 года назад +1370

    why is no one talking about bob ross looking like a snacc when he was young

    • @hugzpls
      @hugzpls 4 года назад +30

      For reals ❤

    • @coffeedense
      @coffeedense 4 года назад +27

      I actually noticed that😆👌

    • @WillBlindYouWithLight
      @WillBlindYouWithLight 4 года назад +8

      Ha ya ikr

    • @belleyouuu2637
      @belleyouuu2637 4 года назад +9

      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 😅

    • @scottcisek2376
      @scottcisek2376 4 года назад +17

      wtf is a snacc.... kids these days are so uneducated

  • @Ur_So_Rude
    @Ur_So_Rude 4 года назад +367

    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.

    • @codename495
      @codename495 4 года назад +7

      Renee Nene I put my kids to bed with Bob Ross RUclips videos now.

    • @faerie5926
      @faerie5926 4 года назад +11

      I fall asleep watching him because of how soothing his voice is.

    • @akaiseigo5664
      @akaiseigo5664 4 года назад +2

      I was one of them. I always fell asleep halfway through his shows.

    • @tamil8108
      @tamil8108 4 года назад +2

      Me and my kid watch him and we just vibe out. It calmed me as a kid, calms her now. Bob is timeless.

    • @re57k
      @re57k 3 года назад

      @Curtis Tisberger the hell

  • @Mister_non
    @Mister_non 4 года назад +93

    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?!

  • @MichaelTheStuart
    @MichaelTheStuart 4 года назад +333

    This world never deserved Bob Ross. He is the best of us all.

    • @hugzpls
      @hugzpls 4 года назад +6

      And Mr. Rogers

    • @nigelft
      @nigelft 4 года назад +3

      @@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 ...

    • @lorendsalazar
      @lorendsalazar Год назад

      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.

    • @Briman2052
      @Briman2052 2 месяца назад +1

      @@lorendsalazar Well what should he have done instead? Not have a show at all?

  • @SK22000
    @SK22000 4 года назад +168

    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.

    • @aurea.
      @aurea. 3 года назад +3

      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?

    • @4bridgesrealestate858
      @4bridgesrealestate858 3 года назад +15

      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.

    • @TiffyVella1
      @TiffyVella1 3 года назад +4

      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.

  • @raidenmk4473
    @raidenmk4473 4 года назад +282

    I remember his show coming on before Reading Rainbow when I was a kid long time ago.

    • @Pcarnevaaa
      @Pcarnevaaa 4 года назад +2

      Me too!

    • @mars.x
      @mars.x 4 года назад +7

      Yes!! Lol and between the lions played somewhere during that slot too

    • @archangel5627
      @archangel5627 4 года назад +2

      I remember that too. Man those were the days!

    • @oohmydarling1017
      @oohmydarling1017 4 года назад +5

      Omg... I loved reading rainbow! 😄😄 the days!

  • @sludgefactory241
    @sludgefactory241 4 года назад +203

    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

    • @lindsayosterhoff2459
      @lindsayosterhoff2459 4 года назад +4

      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?

    • @WillBlindYouWithLight
      @WillBlindYouWithLight 4 года назад +2

      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.

    • @dorrisgonnawreckyou7111
      @dorrisgonnawreckyou7111 3 года назад +1

      He ripped of the old man shows lol.. a saint? really..

  • @originalchristianvogt
    @originalchristianvogt 4 года назад +538

    He lost his Finger in a *Happy little Accident*

    • @PuppyHugs
      @PuppyHugs 4 года назад +17

      *cue screams*

    • @Mike-pj1kv
      @Mike-pj1kv 4 года назад +9

      Actually, that probably wasn't one of his happy ones.

    • @Rascal_the_Raccoon
      @Rascal_the_Raccoon 4 года назад +7

      @@Mike-pj1kv r/whoooosh

    • @toxic8341
      @toxic8341 4 года назад +4

      @@Rascal_the_Raccoon r/ihavereddit

    • @Rascal_the_Raccoon
      @Rascal_the_Raccoon 3 года назад +1

      @@toxic8341 haha yes i do

  • @ajayaday91
    @ajayaday91 4 года назад +100

    He was just a super chill dude. RIP to a legend man!

  • @benjaminbowman1866
    @benjaminbowman1866 4 года назад +524

    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

    • @helenf.7221
      @helenf.7221 4 года назад +8

      Benjamin Bowman who cares

    • @Lost_n_Found_1
      @Lost_n_Found_1 4 года назад +38

      @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.

    • @bookswithbenjamin8902
      @bookswithbenjamin8902 4 года назад +28

      @@helenf.7221 shut the fuck up

    • @holcombrandall
      @holcombrandall 4 года назад +45

      @@Lost_n_Found_1 You don't need Christ to live a joyful life.

    • @Lost_n_Found_1
      @Lost_n_Found_1 4 года назад +6

      @@holcombrandall No, but you do for it to be fruitful. Jesus is the truth, and the truth in written on your heart.

  • @NPC_-mf4dw
    @NPC_-mf4dw 4 года назад +27

    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...

    • @hannahjohnson4582
      @hannahjohnson4582 3 года назад +1

      You're not the only one who's cried at Bob Ross before😂 if I'm in the right mood, I will as well😂

  • @carmenrussell7594
    @carmenrussell7594 4 года назад +152

    He made you feel like you could be a famous painter!

    • @luvbuz01
      @luvbuz01 4 года назад +4

      Carmen Russell if not a painter, he made you feel you could do anything...

    • @ChassityNOubre_88
      @ChassityNOubre_88 2 года назад +1

      Facts

  • @grumpybore863
    @grumpybore863 4 года назад +77

    sigh....we need Bob today, he was the Mr. Rogers for adults.

    • @MyFlipperLikesIce
      @MyFlipperLikesIce 4 года назад +1

      Check out PeterDraws he puts out some Bob Ross vibes

  • @michaelwalton4017
    @michaelwalton4017 4 года назад +289

    He was the first ASMR person!😁👍

    • @haileygrey5047
      @haileygrey5047 4 года назад +2

      Michael Walton yep!

    • @lesismore49
      @lesismore49 4 года назад +4

      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. 😖🤮

    • @lukairrahe
      @lukairrahe 3 года назад +2

      @@lesismore49 ikr🤢🤮

    • @KB-on4kk
      @KB-on4kk 3 года назад +2

      @@lesismore49 me too... I hate those mouth sounds they're disgusting

    • @anthyavila9726
      @anthyavila9726 3 года назад

      @@lesismore49 Regular ASMR talking wakes me right up with rage, Bob Ross is still better than all these modern ASMR people.

  • @ThinkFirstable
    @ThinkFirstable 4 года назад +70

    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.

    • @mrziggyzaggy113
      @mrziggyzaggy113 3 года назад +1

      See, I always knew I had magical powers

    • @JoyKeaton
      @JoyKeaton 3 года назад +4

      I love this! So adorable, and great that kids watched. 😊

    • @diamondbella8091
      @diamondbella8091 2 года назад +2

      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.

    • @JenSell1626
      @JenSell1626 Месяц назад

      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 💙

  • @bigghettomomma
    @bigghettomomma 4 года назад +50

    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.

    • @LannasMissingLink
      @LannasMissingLink 4 года назад +2

      This was such a lovely comment! Thank you for sharing it with us

    • @artawesome30
      @artawesome30 4 года назад +3

      @Stephen Docherty I can smell your body odor through the screen dude

    • @JenniferMenendez522
      @JenniferMenendez522 4 года назад +1

      Thank you for sharing this memory with us all.💚

  • @phildicks4721
    @phildicks4721 4 года назад +28

    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.

  • @Mkydes
    @Mkydes 4 года назад +270

    Bob Ross didn’t die
    He just ended up in a happy little universe far from here

    • @fairenough7984
      @fairenough7984 4 года назад +7

      I love that concept.

    • @christbickerstaff279
      @christbickerstaff279 4 года назад +2

      That happy little universe is coming down over the work and labor of mankind.

    • @Motivatededits0
      @Motivatededits0 3 года назад +10

      A kind person with a RUclips account once said “ He didn’t die angels just wanted to learn how to paint

    • @coochiecrumbs3526
      @coochiecrumbs3526 3 года назад +5

      Nah, God needed a friend

    • @jennylane9083
      @jennylane9083 3 года назад

      Exactly❤😊

  • @mswant2knowitall
    @mswant2knowitall 4 года назад +29

    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.

    • @MIKERUPTION
      @MIKERUPTION 4 года назад +1

      There are no mistakes, just happy accidents. -Bob Ross :)

  • @haileynorris5874
    @haileynorris5874 4 года назад +6

    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.

  • @BrokebackBob
    @BrokebackBob 4 года назад +55

    Bob was the original and best ASMR sleep aid EVER!

  • @Jeffpcb2008
    @Jeffpcb2008 2 года назад +6

    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

  • @colettewithlove
    @colettewithlove 4 года назад +19

    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.

    • @jasondashney
      @jasondashney 2 года назад

      That's the best kind of person.

  • @tashamott
    @tashamott 4 года назад +183

    Happy accidents.

  • @aurora8808
    @aurora8808 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @XxItalianVampPrinces
    @XxItalianVampPrinces 4 года назад +9

    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.

  • @shirleytemple3728
    @shirleytemple3728 4 года назад +10

    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.

  • @Lost_n_Found_1
    @Lost_n_Found_1 4 года назад +40

    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.

  • @christhedemocrat
    @christhedemocrat 4 года назад +9

    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

  • @moonchild7222
    @moonchild7222 4 года назад +12

    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!

  • @jesusojeda7850
    @jesusojeda7850 4 года назад +2

    Can't like this enough. Bob was an inspiration, not only about his painting, but about his goodwill and behavior.

  • @RoxyLegs
    @RoxyLegs 4 года назад +64

    I am wearing my Bob Ross T-shirt! He is my hero 😀

  • @archangel5627
    @archangel5627 4 года назад +6

    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!

  • @osenator
    @osenator 4 года назад +15

    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.

  • @ohapplesauce
    @ohapplesauce 4 года назад +27

    Went to hobby lobby to get art supplies. His whole section was sold out; paint brushes, tools and paints alike. He is a legend.

  • @killawhatt8620
    @killawhatt8620 4 года назад +12

    RIP Bob.
    Thank you for the joy.

  • @dwarfbunni
    @dwarfbunni 4 года назад +25

    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 =/

    • @thingshappenyt2455
      @thingshappenyt2455 4 года назад +3

      Art blender i love your little story. I agree, Bob Ross changes people.

  • @anitafarren4590
    @anitafarren4590 4 года назад +18

    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.

  • @jamesmasters3316
    @jamesmasters3316 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @carolroberts8930
    @carolroberts8930 3 месяца назад +1

    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!

  • @Gothicfan
    @Gothicfan 4 года назад +124

    Bob Ross is a god.

    • @emilandreasson9670
      @emilandreasson9670 4 года назад +6

      You can make a religion out of this

    • @cheeseboi2417
      @cheeseboi2417 4 года назад +1

      @@emilandreasson9670 I've already have. It's been one since I was in 7th grade

    • @theoristnumber1173
      @theoristnumber1173 4 года назад +2

      A happy god

    • @Lost_n_Found_1
      @Lost_n_Found_1 4 года назад +3

      No, but add an "o" to that, and nothing truer could be said. Kings, we may be, but Gods, we are not.

    • @hoobadooba2000
      @hoobadooba2000 4 года назад +1

      Nnnnnno. He’s an amazing human being. But he is not GOD

  • @lorrainewhitlock5377
    @lorrainewhitlock5377 4 года назад +3

    Bob Ross brought the desire to paint into my life. I loved his programs and I would watch intently. God Rest his soul🙏

  • @lindsayosterhoff2459
    @lindsayosterhoff2459 4 года назад +2

    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.

    • @featuredextras3886
      @featuredextras3886 4 года назад +1

      What an awesome lady your Grandma was.

    • @codename495
      @codename495 4 года назад

      Your grandma died and nobody told you for days?

  • @lynniev
    @lynniev 3 года назад +2

    He is so great to fall asleep to until he "beats the devil out of the brush"!! I love everything about Bob Ross.

  • @ruufusdeleon1264
    @ruufusdeleon1264 4 года назад +8

    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.

  • @armwrestlingfan6804
    @armwrestlingfan6804 4 года назад +26

    He beat the devil out of his cadets..
    Reluctantly

  • @davidlape9213
    @davidlape9213 4 года назад +5

    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.

  • @keeganpenney169
    @keeganpenney169 4 года назад +25

    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.

    • @jasondashney
      @jasondashney 2 года назад +2

      It can take knowing you are powerful and formidable to be able to be comfortable being soft and kind without it being a weakness.

  • @izzy1221
    @izzy1221 4 года назад +15

    He’s such a good dude. I love him.

  • @chuckobra
    @chuckobra 4 года назад +8

    Outstanding show about a fascinating person. Never knew about his military career. Nicely done!

  • @lilmack191
    @lilmack191 4 года назад +1

    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!

  • @jkhtravelrn
    @jkhtravelrn 4 года назад

    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?

  • @duchess8762
    @duchess8762 4 года назад +35

    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.

    • @Thedrizzlestick495
      @Thedrizzlestick495 4 года назад +3

      Its on The New York times channel

    • @chris55top
      @chris55top 4 года назад +3

      yup I saw that video as well.

    • @jennybrhapsody5875
      @jennybrhapsody5875 4 года назад +2

      Duchess I'd buy one

    • @toddjohnston4788
      @toddjohnston4788 4 года назад

      Should do a follow-up video of his later year's

    • @Tektabyte
      @Tektabyte 4 года назад +3

      All of the paintings are stored in boxes at bob ross inc and i think some are gonna be in a museum

  • @AutumnJoan76
    @AutumnJoan76 3 года назад +3

    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 ❤️

  • @bobmiller9313
    @bobmiller9313 3 месяца назад +2

    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

    • @ler5299
      @ler5299 13 дней назад

      Thanks for the inspiration today. =)

  • @MickeyD2012
    @MickeyD2012 4 года назад +46

    2:22 I guarantee he never made anyone scrub taurine. I think you meant latrine.

    • @patrickray1679
      @patrickray1679 3 года назад

      "Taurine"...an amino acid contained in some energy drinks. Named after Taurus, hence the name "Red Bull."

  • @phillippaulbell
    @phillippaulbell 4 года назад +23

    I can tell you from a forearm accident that indexing is a pretty damn important not essential but important
    Long live Bob

    • @nigelft
      @nigelft 4 года назад

      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 ...

  • @TheGreatCooLite
    @TheGreatCooLite 4 года назад +21

    Bob Ross was the best man of our time.

  • @robertahubert9155
    @robertahubert9155 4 года назад +1

    My son's and I watched Bob faithfully for many many years and thanks to him they are all very fine artists. RIP Bob

  • @therestingrancor8259
    @therestingrancor8259 3 года назад +1

    God Bless these gentle, talented, inspirational, rare😔 souls. Between Bob Ross and Mr Rogers, the last century was truely magical✌️

  • @undecidedgenius
    @undecidedgenius 4 года назад +15

    Bob Ross was the original asmr artist

  • @tonywalker2334
    @tonywalker2334 4 года назад +29

    Something tells me his painting are about to start being worth big bucks.

    • @Hopeful_dreamer
      @Hopeful_dreamer 4 года назад +8

      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.

    • @melodiebeck5073
      @melodiebeck5073 4 года назад +1

      @@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?

    • @Hopeful_dreamer
      @Hopeful_dreamer 4 года назад

      @@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

  • @charlottesiracusa1043
    @charlottesiracusa1043 Год назад +1

    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❤

    • @vernonsmith6176
      @vernonsmith6176 Месяц назад

      I would love to your printing now. You must be very good. 😊

  • @wkkitty7776
    @wkkitty7776 4 года назад +1

    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

  • @alkatraz706
    @alkatraz706 4 года назад +24

    Bob is a badass!

  • @luchiey
    @luchiey 4 года назад +9

    This is the content that I subscribed for.

  • @LoveNathasha
    @LoveNathasha 4 года назад +1

    There should be a Bob Ross art museum. He made so many paintings, his work could easily fill a museum!

  • @mictheghost2626
    @mictheghost2626 4 года назад +60

    I had a happy tree once but I smoked it.

  • @TomFromYoutube
    @TomFromYoutube 4 года назад +16

    Im just gonna leave a happy little comment right here.. 😊

  • @benhess807
    @benhess807 4 года назад +15

    Oh cool....you served! What division leader?
    Bob Ross

  • @NoName-uu3yh
    @NoName-uu3yh 4 года назад +1

    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. 🎨

  • @nenarosebud658
    @nenarosebud658 Год назад

    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. ❤

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side 4 года назад +3

    Excellent narrative and production of such a great man's life!!

  • @boaboy8052
    @boaboy8052 4 года назад +25

    Love him

  • @racafritz
    @racafritz 4 года назад +1

    I love waking up to Bob Ross on a weekend having coffee. A great way to start the day.

  • @ethanwilliam9944
    @ethanwilliam9944 2 года назад

    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!

  • @PatrickAllenNL
    @PatrickAllenNL 4 года назад +10

    You can find Bob Ross painting on Twitch every weekend

  • @lennonscat
    @lennonscat 4 года назад +16

    I took painting classes with Bill Alexander as a kid.....

    • @hotrodray6802
      @hotrodray6802 4 года назад

      Geez you knew Bill Alexander when he was a kid.
      You ARE OLD.

  • @veronicanicely7418
    @veronicanicely7418 2 года назад

    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!💕

  • @sukihitz291
    @sukihitz291 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the enlightening and entertaining piece in Bob...He gave so much to so many...❤️❤️❤️

  • @psw4763
    @psw4763 4 года назад +3

    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

  • @carrievannie4905
    @carrievannie4905 4 года назад +3

    I loved him when I was a kid....and now my kids love him too :)

  • @evilsdemise1287
    @evilsdemise1287 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @j.brown70
    @j.brown70 3 года назад

    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. 😊

  • @hammerhead222
    @hammerhead222 4 года назад +7

    Bill was the one I watched. He was awesome!

    • @anitafarren4590
      @anitafarren4590 4 года назад +1

      Only saw the other guy once or twice, but now I'm gonna seek him out.
      It'll be a laugh to see the fiery counterpart to that mellow guy I grew up watching.
      Kinda like one = yin & the other = yang.

  • @NatureRecycleFlorida
    @NatureRecycleFlorida 4 года назад +10

    a Florida man story that is great

  • @MustangErin
    @MustangErin 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @blakefreeman9919
    @blakefreeman9919 3 года назад +1

    Oh what a great childhood memory for myself. The good old days

  • @jameswarrick778
    @jameswarrick778 4 года назад +4

    Gonna leave a happy little comment right here. 😁

  • @jimbodini1969
    @jimbodini1969 4 года назад +15

    I remember watching Bob back in the day......on PBS? Not sure which channel....but the paintings that he made within minutes......phenomenal...!!! BTW who gave a thumbs down.....jackass...!!!

    • @SS-wd5sg
      @SS-wd5sg 4 года назад +1

      Yea it was on pbs

  • @susanhudek2458
    @susanhudek2458 4 года назад

    He was a great calming influence when my son was a kid...he loved Bob Ross and wouldn’t move till the show was over. A wonderful way to give the mom a time-out.

  • @richiepilled
    @richiepilled 3 года назад +1

    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.