The Old Mill
best of the joy of painting

Hear the rhythm of the water splashing down at the old mill. You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation!

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 58 seconds

Episode Number: 4046

About Best of the Joy of Painting:

The late Bob Ross delights and encourages the painting hobbyist.

The soft-spoken Ross paints natural scenes, including his trademark "happy" clouds, mountains and trees, while soothingly offering words of encouragement to those painting at home.


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Mon, Dec 30 11:30 P.M. Christmas Eve Snow     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Dec 31 5:30 A.M. Christmas Eve Snow     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Dec 31 11:30 A.M. Hidden Delight     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Dec 31 11:30 P.M. Hidden Delight     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jan 1 5:30 A.M. Hidden Delight     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jan 1 11:30 A.M. Hazy Day     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jan 1 11:30 P.M. Hazy Day     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jan 2 5:30 A.M. Hazy Day     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jan 2 11:30 A.M. Frozen Beauty In Vignette     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jan 2 11:30 P.M. Frozen Beauty In Vignette     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 3 5:30 A.M. Frozen Beauty In Vignette     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 3 11:30 A.M. Double Take     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 4 5:30 A.M. Double Take     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 4 6:00 A.M. Toward Day's End     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jan 4 9:00 P.M. Double Take     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 4 9:30 P.M. Christmas Eve Snow     NH Create (11.4)


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