WETA Television is My Source for...

WETA has received many responses from viewers who agree that WETA Television is their source for entertainment, information, and more!

Enjoy the following sampling of viewer stories.

We hope to also enlist you to share a special television experience or a story of how WETA is a source for something good in your life. Please fill out the form below or call and leave a message at 703-998-2456.

...bringing the family together.

Every Saturday night I make sure I eat dinner before 8 pm so I can call my sisters, put them on speakerphone, and watch my favorite British comedies while on the phone with them. WETA TV 26 is my source for bringing the family together.

— Janie T. , Arlington, VA

...community, information and culture

I often find myself rearranging my schedule so I don’t miss my favorite WETA programs. On Saturdays I make sure to get up early to watch Eastenders while I enjoy breakfast and tea. During the week I never miss The Newshour with Jim Lehrer or the Around Town special features. WETA is my source for community, information and culture.

— Ebong E., Falls Church, VA

...for escaping my dissertation and enjoying cooking.

My secret passion is Saturday cooking shows, especially Jacques Pepin. WETA is my source for escaping my dissertation and enjoying cooking!

— Maggie C., Springfield, VA

...quality television that helps me understand the complex issues facing the country today.

I have watched Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal for many years. The insights and analysis are always first rate. Washington Week is an ideal way to end the week, think about what has happened and learn what is on the horizon. WETA is my source for quality television that helps me understand the complex issues facing the country today.

— Adam S., Washington, DC

...quality time with master carpenter Norm Abram and my son.

Every Saturday morning, my 2-year-old son wakes up yelling for daddy to put on his tool shows — This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop. WETA TV 26 is my source for quality time with master carpenter Norm Abram and my son.

— Steve L. , Falls Church, VA

...trustworthy children's entertainment

As a father, I love the fact that I don't have to monitor what programs come on WETA Kids. I can turn it on any time of day and there is always something enriching. My children’s favorite shows are Clifford The Big Red Dog, WordWorld and Cyberchase. WETA Kids is my source for trustworthy children's entertainment.

— Jerry B., Woodbridge, VA

...a household full of entertainment.

The WETA digital channels cover the interests of my entire family. My wife loves WETA Create, my children love WETA Kids, and my favorite channels are WETA HD and WETA World. WETA TV 26 is my source for a household full of entertainment.

— Jerry B. , Woodbridge, VA

...a part of my life and a part of my family.

WETA will always be a part of my life and a part of my family. As a member, I eagerly anticipate receiving the monthly member magazine so I can learn about upcoming programs and highlight what I plan to watch. WETA TV 26 is my source for my favorite shows including Mystery!, FRONTLINE and Nature.

— Camille W., Washington, DC

...balanced, in-depth analyses of the election.

I watch WETA for my public affairs coverage. WETA cuts to the chase and succinctly delivers the important facts. Without a doubt, WETA TV 26 is my source for balanced, in-depth analyses of the election.

— Pearl S., Alexandria, VA

...bringing history to life.

THE WAR is one of my favorite Ken Burns films. Ken Burns was a genius covering World War II through the experiences of four American towns. While watching, I was in awe by how rapidly and effectively the U.S. harnessed its industrial might to the singular goal of winning the war. WETA is my source for bringing history to life.

— Tony M., Alexandria, VA

...getting all sides of the story

The thing I like about the NewsHour is the fact that you get six to seven minutes of coverage and all sides of the story. WETA is my source for why.

— George K., Fairfax, VA

...in-depth reporting of issues that are especially important to me.

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer is my favorite program on WETA. It provides viewers with both sides of every issue. WETA TV 26 is my source for in-depth reporting of issues that are especially important to me.

— Lisa A., Falls Church, VA

...lifelong learning.

I believe lifelong learning should be fun and that's why I love WETA. Whether it’s a Ken Burns documentary or a British comedy, WETA offers great variety. WETA is my source for quality entertainment.

— Susan C., Annapolis, MD

...my favorite weekly indulgence.

Every week I look forward to the Saturday evening British comedies on WETA. I watch the entire line-up starting with Are You Being Served while I eat a good meal. WETA is my source for my favorite weekly indulgence.

— Kelley N., Washington, DC

...quality television and better tasting food.

My favorite programs on WETA are the very entertaining Saturday cooking shows although they always make me hungry. WETA TV 26 is my source for good quality television and better tasting food.

— Jean L., Hyattsville, MD

...quality, informative programming.

Both NOW and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer give me more than just sound bites. They give me substantive information along with cutting edge issues that others seem to miss. WETA TV 26 is my source for quality, informative programming.

— Eric W. , Washington, DC

...stimulating and entertaining television.

The programs on WETA have such broad appeal there is always something that I have to watch. My favorite programs include Charlie Rose and Bill Moyers Journal, both of which keep me informed on political and cultural issues and Masterpiece which is just fabulous and transporting. WETA is my source for stimulating and entertaining television.

— Janet P., Baltimore, MD

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