Enjoy a sampling of our WETA Extras series below. These on-air vignettes are produced by WETA Television and provide a local perspecive on PBS programs or focus on interesting stories in the Washington area.
WETA Extras video segments are broadcast periodically on TV 26. You can also watch them online anytime. The videos below are a sampler of some of the topics and features covered by this series. For a full list of WETA Extras, visit our video portal here.
WETA looks at the influence Jewish Americans have had on Washington's theater scene.
"Joy Boys" Ed Walker and Willard Scott ruled Washington's airwaves in the 1960s.
National Parks offer Washingtonians the opportunity to connect with history and nature.
Local residents find out if their antiques are valuable collectibles or just curiosities.
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Hear the next generation of classical champions as talented teens play the classics in concert.
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Explore the gamut of great burgers in Greater Washington, from greasy to gourmet. This documentary visits over a dozen burger joints in the area, showcasing classic burgers to exotic and quirky updates on this favorite All-American food.
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Arthur follows the adventures and misadventures of 8-year-old Arthur Read (an aardvark), his little sister D.W., and his friends and family.
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WETA has partnered with the Arlington Historical Society to tell stories about our area's past.
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