Fame Is Bad

Painting with John | Season 1 | Episode 4

Fame Is Bad

TV-MA | 21 MIN

John explains the origin of the painting he made in "honor" of Gore Vidal, tells the story of the now-famous actor who used to clean his house, and ponders the toll that fame took on his friend Anthony Bourdain.

Bob Ross Was Wrong

1.Bob Ross Was Wrong

Series premiere. John discusses his parents' approach to nurturing their kids' creativity.

The Explosion Story

2.The Explosion Story

John crashes his seventh drone in his attempt to film a show open and shares how his cancer treatment led to a shrimp curry incident.

Elephant

3.Elephant

John recounts how the obsession he and his brother had for John Coltrane's "Live at Birdland" resulted in an unfortunate Sunday breakfast.

Fame Is Bad

4.Fame Is Bad

John explains the origin of the painting he made in "honor" of Gore Vidal.

The Disappearance of Chicken Man

5.The Disappearance of Chicken Man

John contemplates uncanny disappearances on the island where he lives.

Finding Rudolph

6.Finding Rudolph

Season One Finale. John considers the complex songs of tree frogs.

HBO Max