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WETA Extras

These segments focus on interesting stories in the Washington area or provide a local perspective on PBS programs.

WETA Extras is a local public television program presented by WETA

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and WETA

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses his relationship with WETA. (30s)

Ken Burns's Home at WETA

Ken Burns shares his thoughts on his partnership with WETA. (27s)

Ken Burns: Country Music

Ken Burn’s newest film chronicles the history of a truly unique American artform. (30s)

Ken Burns and WETA

Ken Burns's partnership with WETA spans over 30 years. (1m 30s)

Washington's Holy Rosary Church

Washington's landscape has changed but you can still see markers of the Italian influence. (2m)

A Washington Favorite: The Italian Store

Discover the family story behind one of the area's most beloved Italian shops. (2m 48s)

Finding Your Roots in Washington: Washingtoniana Collection

The Martin Luther King, Jr., Library in Washington is a one-stop destination for research. (3m 35s)

Finding Your Roots in Washington: Prince George's Geneology

The Prince George's County Genealogical Society helps people discover their roots. (3m 30s)

Finding Your Roots in Washington: National Archives

The National Archives offers much more than documents about the country's origins. (3m 10s)

Ken Burns on Why Working With WETA Fits His Films

Ken Burns says that working with WETA is an extension of the theme of his films. (30s)

Ken Burns Discusses His History Working with WETA

Ken Burns talks about how he got started working with WETA. (40s)

Marsha Bemko

WETA catches up with Antiques Roadshow producer Marsha Bemko. (2m 5s)

Mark Walberg

WETA catches up withAntiques Roadshow host Mark Walberg. (2m 22s)

Local Residents at Antiques Roadshow, DC

Local residents find out if their antiques are valuable collectibles or just curiosities. (2m 6s)

Joy Boys

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"Joy Boys" Ed Walker and Willard Scott ruled Washington's airwaves in the 1960s. (1m 57s)

Rock Creek Park

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WETA tours Rock Creek Park, a green oasis within the concrete jungle of Washington, D.C. (2m 26s)

National Parks Passport

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National Parks offer Washingtonians the opportunity to connect with history and nature. (2m 26s)

Historical Painter Keith Rocco

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Keith Rocco, a historical painter from Edinburgh, Virginia, discusses his work. (2m 26s)

The Modern Jewish Experience

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WETA follows a family from Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Virginia. (2m 8s)

The Jewish Influence on Theater

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WETA looks at the influence Jewish Americans have had on Washington's theater scene. (2m 11s)

The Early Jewish Community

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WETA looks at the challenges that Jewish Americans faced during the 19th century. (2m 18s)

Mission Behind The War Film

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Ken Burns discusses the background and mission behind the film, The War. (3m 4s)

Ken Burns's Background

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Ken Burns discusses his filmmaking inspirations. (2m)

Ken Burns and WETA

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Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns discusses his work and 20-year partnership with WETA. (2m 35s)

FBI Lab

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WETA visits the FBI Forensic Science Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. (5m 34s)

Still Singing

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WETA gets in-tune with the Barbershop Harmony Society and the Singing Capital Chorus. (8m 40s)

At Home with Mark Russell

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WETA talks with political satirist/comedian Mark Russell. (2m 15s)

Memorials

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WETA spotlights nine of the war memorials in Washington, D.C. (2m 20s)

We Love Our Pets

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WETA spotlights three area pet services that pamper our furry friends. (2m 13s)

Genealogy 101

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WETA offers a primer in beginning your own family history project. (2m 15s)

Cezanne: The Artist's Palette

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A behind the scenes look at the National Gallery's "Cezanne in Provence" exhibit. (2m 7s)

Cezanne: Beyond the Frame

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National Gallery designers describe their work on the "Cezanne in Provence" exhibit. (1m 49s)

UFOs Above Washington?

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WETA recalls the reaction to apparent UFO sightings in Washington in 1952. (2m 28s)

Frontline Executive Producer David Fanning

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David Fanning discusses Frontline's unique approach to journalism (2m)

Harolyn Blackwell

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Vocalist Harolyn Blackwell discusses her childhood growing up in Washington, D.C. (2m 20s)

New Yankee Workshop

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Master Carpenter Norm Abram discusses the popular New Yankee Workshop program. (2m 18s)

Tivoli Theater

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WETA highlights the restoration of the historic Tivoli Theater in Columbia Heights. (3m 2s)

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