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Today marks what would have been the 73rd birthday of the iconic TV painter Bob Ross, who passed away from lymphoma in 1995. To honor his memory and contributions, the streaming platform Twitch is offering every episode of his beloved show, The Joy of Painting, for on-demand viewing.
Starting today, all 403 episodes of this PBS favorite will be accessible for eight days. This initiative is part of a broader announcement by the platform. Known primarily for live-streaming video games, Twitch has teamed up with Adobe to introduce Twitch Creative, a new category showcasing artists live-streaming their creative processes—essentially what Bob Ross was famous for, albeit not live.
It’s been an exciting week for enthusiasts of the soft-spoken oil painting maestro. Last Friday, the official Bob Ross YouTube channel released the long-missing pilot episode, thrilling his devoted followers.
The extensive collection of Bob Ross episodes will go live on Twitch beginning at 2 p.m. PST today. To finish the entire series, you’d need to watch approximately 50 episodes daily—a pace that might already match your usual viewing habits.
Enjoy a delightful binge-watching session, everyone.
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