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.
Discover the family story behind one of the area's most beloved Italian shops.
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton reflects on the March on Washington.
Rep. John Lewis gives his thoughts on the legacy of the March on Washington.
Rep. John Lewis recalls the speech that he gave at the 1963 March on Washington.
Local residents find out if their antiques are valuable collectibles or just curiosities.
WETA catches up withAntiques Roadshow host Mark Walberg.
Honored to Serve, a WETA TV 26 broadcast and community engagement initiative, spotlights those who serve in America's military and their families at home, and seeks to foster a deeper appreciation of the U.S. military and its history.
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Classical WETA's online station VivaLaVoce presents classical vocal music in all its forms, from the Middle Ages to the present, 24 hours per day.
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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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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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Next stop: history! Our reimagined Historical D.C. Metro Map highlights real and sometimes quirky stories along your commute route.
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Enjoy this step through time charting WETA's history from its founding in the 1950s to becoming a major national producer for PBS.
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