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.
Get the latest reviews and recommendations from our team of noted local art, theater and film critics.
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Test your classical music IQ by clicking the play button to listen to the sound clips. Identify the composer for each piece and reveal your score!
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George Jones III joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and volunteered to be a combat medic in Vietnam. Today, his work as a wood turner reminds him of the many second chances he's received throughout his life.
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Caillou is an inquisitive 4-year-old who's constantly finding exciting new things in the world around him.
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On a snowy night in 1965, Hyattsville, Maryland's DeMatha Catholic High School defeated Lew Alcindor's Power Memorial Academy in what many call the greatest high school hoops game ever played.
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