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National Productions

For more than four decades, WETA has been a major producing station for PBS, creating exceptional television programs for audiences nationwide.

WETA is especially noted for its more than 20-year partnership with Ken Burns that has resulted in landmark television series such as The National Parks: America's Best Idea. In addition, our acclaimed news and public affairs series such as The PBS NewsHour and Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal are staples of the national public television schedule. More information about these and other WETA productions and co-productions are on the Ongoing Productions page.

Below are just a few examples of national television productions currently in WETA's pipeline. Look for them to be broadcast on public television stations nationwide in the months and years ahead!

Currently in production

Hellen Keller (seated, middle), with Charlie Chaplin, Polly Thompson and Anne Sullivan, Hollywood, CA, 1918.

Becoming Helen Keller

Coming in 2012

For the first time, Helen Keller’s full life and legacy is placed in historical context. This American Masters program examines her fame and influence throughout the world, and explores 20th-century social change for people with disabilities.

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