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.
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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Take beautiful classical music with you on-the-go with our new Classical WETA mobile app. Now available in the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store.
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Explore the "pizza renaissance" taking place around Greater Washington.
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Art instructor Roey Ebert helps guide budding young artists step-by-step through the painting process in the new how-to series Roey's Paintbox.
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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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For more than 30 years, WETA has proudly partnered with Ken Burns to bring landmark documentaries to the nation.
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