40 Fun Facts About Bob Ross and His Happy Little Trees

40 Fun Facts About Bob Ross and His Happy Little Trees

Trista - July 6, 2019

40 Fun Facts About Bob Ross and His Happy Little Trees
A Japanese broadcast of The Joy of Painting. Japanese Level Up.

25. Japan Loved His Show

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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