This is part 2a of 3 parts of my Bob Ross Deep Dive series: Part 1: His Legacy https://youtu.be/xrqTnUO5Mfc Part 2A and 2B: this audio (broken in two for the podcast audio) Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital Revolution Let's dive deep into Bob Ross's humble Florida roots, learn about his interests, his friends, mentors, and family, and follow him to Alaska where he cultivated a joy that he'd eventually share with the world. Let's find out what made Bob Ross into the mysteriously placid man who's still winning us over nearly 30 years after his death. A special thank you to all my Patreon supporters over the past few months while I've been diving into this cultural figure who's impacted what I do so profoundly. I hope this series is worth it. -Rich Timestamps/Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:39 Childhood 34:52 Early Adulthood: Air Force, Family, and the Alaskan Landscape 1:09:08 The Coming Career Shift 1:28:36 Bill before Bob: Wilhelm Alexander's Story 2:15:39 Bob: "The Happy Alaskan" (where this one ends) 2:43:08 Hello Annette, Goodbye Bill 3:21:12 Bob Ross, Inc. 3:31:21 Why Bob Succeeded: Sincerity, Style, Preparedness, and Vision 4:25:03 Bob's Reputation: Andy Warhol, Thomas Kinkade… and Bob 4:48:49 Bob Ross, Inc. is not Bob Ross 5:44:01 Changing of the Guard: Bob Ross, Inc. Since 2012 6:02:02 Steve Ross's Comeback (with Dana Jester) Main sources: Sex, Deceit, and Scandal: The Ugly War Over Bob Ross' Ghost by **Alston Ramsay** https://www.thedailybeast.com/sex-deceit-and-scandal-the-ugly-war-over-bob-ross-ghost Netflix Documentary: "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed" by Director **Joshua Rofe** and producers **Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone **(https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081) "Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon" by **Congdon, Blandy, and Cooeyman** (https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Clouds-Trees-Ross-Phenomenon/dp/1617039950) PBS doc "bob ross: the happy painter" and "brush strokes"(official publication of the tv art club by BRI) + communications w various people Minor Sources Directly About Bob/Joy of Painting: https://artsfuse.org/235381/film-review-bob-ross-happy-accidents-betrayal-greed-painting-by-plunders/ - https://thehustle.co/why-its-nearly-impossible-to-buy-an-original-bob-ross-painting/amp/ - https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-bob-ross-owes-happy-trees-forgotten-painter - https://biographics.org/bob-ross-biography-the-man-behind-the-canvas/ - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/10/bob-ross-inc-joan-kowalski - Alexander Cruz's testimony