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40 Fun Facts About Bob Ross and His Happy Little Trees

Bob Ross - The Joy of Painting
A still of The Joy of Painting. Convicts NYC.

25. Japan Loved His Show

A Japanese broadcast of The Joy of Painting. Japanese Level Up.

As with many pop culture trends, The Joy of Painting found a massive resurgence of popularity in Japan. The show was so popular in Japan that it actually aired twice a day. When Ross visited Japan, he was mobbed by devoted fans who were immensely excited to see the artist in person. Interestingly, while Ross is most famous and beloved in the United States for his soothing voice, the show was dubbed into Japanese. It must have been a tall order to find a voice actor who could emulate Ross’ calming style.

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