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Bob Ross Painting Breaks Record at John Oliver's Public Media Benefit Auction

Ross' 1986 artwork, painted for an episode of PBS' iconic 'The Joy of Painting', sold for roughly $1.04 million.
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Bob Ross painting breaks $1M record at John Oliver's auction of oddities to benefit PBS

Comedian John Oliver's HBO show "Last Week Tonight" raised more than $1.5 million for PBS through a charity auction featuring unusual items and artwork.

John Oliver’s Bob Ross Auction Smashes Record in Battle Against Trump Cuts

Late-night comedian John Oliver has sold off a painting by beloved TV painter Bob Ross to help raise money for public media ...

Bob Ross' 1986 Painting Bought For Over $1 Million In Support of Public Broadcasting

Bob Ross, prolific daytime television painting instructor who charmed the world with his serene monologues, continues to make ...

‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ Auction Raises More Than $1.5 Million for Public Broadcasting, Including New Record for a Bob Ross Painting

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' auctioned a Bob Ross painting and other items for PBS, raising more than $1.5 million.