He was an Air Force Master Sergeant.It’s hard to of Bob Ross being anything but a gentle painter, but he spent over 20 years in the military, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Bob Ross yelling at people? Now that’s a funny thought!

He filmed each season in just two days. Bob Ross is such a master painter he would film a 13-episode season in just two days. This would give him more free time to do some of the things he loved like spending time with friends, loved ones, and mother nature. He also gave art lessons when he wasn’t filming.