Bob Ross created a painting show.
The Joy of Painting is an American half-hour instructional television show hosted by painter Bob Ross which ran from January 11 , 1983 , until May 17 , 1994 .. Bob Ross. Bob Ross. In each episode , Ross taught techniques for landscape oil painting , completing a painting in each session .. The program followed the same format as its predecessor , The Magic of Oil Painting , hosted by Ross 's mentor Bill Alexander .. The Magic of Oil Painting. The Magic of Oil Painting. Bill Alexander. Bill Alexander ( painter )