Bob Ross Paintings Auction Raise TV Funds


Bob Ross Paintings Auction Raise TV Funds

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Bob Ross Paintings Auction Raise TV Funds

Bob Ross was a painter on TV. He made art easy for everyone to learn. Now, some of his paintings will be sold to help TV stations.

The money will help stations show programs. They need money because of funding cuts. Many stations show Bob Ross's old TV show too.

The US government cut money for public TV and radio. Many stations need new ways to get money. They might have to fire people or show less programs now.

Bob Ross died in 1995, but people still love him. His TV show was very popular all over the world. He taught people to paint happy trees and clouds.

The paintings for sale show mountains and lakes. They were all made on his TV show. The paintings could sell for a lot of money at the auction.


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Who was Bob Ross?

Bob Ross was a painter on TV.

Why are Bob Ross's paintings being sold?

The paintings will be sold to help TV stations.

What happened to public TV funding?

The US government cut money for public TV and radio.


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Bob Ross Paintings Auction Raise TV Funds