Because the remasters cut the dead air. The official versions trim the 30-second shots of Bob staring at the canvas, the "beat" where he accidentally drops a brush, or the silent mixing of Titanium White.

Do you have a favorite "artifact" from an old VHS or TVRip of Bob Ross? Let me know in the comments (or, you know, just paint a happy little cloud about it).

In the world of digital archiving, "TVRip" often gets a bad rap for lower quality. But for Bob Ross enthusiasts, the Season 06 TVRip is different. It represents the sweet spot between Bob’s artistic peak and the raw, unfiltered charm of 1980s public television.