Welcome to You Can't Make This Up, where we uncover the true stories behind your favorite Netflix documentaries and films.

I'm your host, Rebecca Lervoy. On today's episode, we take a closer look at Bob Ross happy accidents betrayal and greed

with a documentary's producer and director Joshua Rofe. A note to listeners this

episode contains spoilers so make sure to watch all of Bob Ross,

happy accidents, betrayal, and greed before listening on.

Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor on the TV

series The Joy of Painting.

He encouraged his students to embrace creativity and believe in themselves, becoming a cultural phenomenon along the way.

But beyond the iconic hair, soothing voice, and nostalgic paintings lies a mystery that many

have yet to discover involving the artist's personal life and business empire.

I've been wanting to get this story out for all these years.

A long time.

There have been some hard days in the past,

no doubt about that.

I tell you the best mountain painter in this technique.

It's probably my son Steve.

That rascal.

He can paint some mountains.

Maybe we'll get him on here for the series is over.

Of course, he never could tell anybody anything about it.

He was always pretty quiet about the whole thing.

Joshua, welcome. about the whole thing.

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