The Jewish Americans — A WETA Extra

The Jewish Americans, which airs January 9, 16 and 23, at 9PM on WETA TV 26, is a three-part documentary that follows 350 years of Jewish-American history, examining the struggle and achievements of a tiny minority as it makes its way into the American mainstream. WETA Extra explores Jewish-American history and culture in the Washington, D.C. area.

Special thanks:
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

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The following are WETA Extras that previously aired on TV 26. Click on the links below to watch the video online.

Ken Burns - THE WAR
» Ken Burns discusses his one-of-a-kind partnership with WETA. (2:35)
» Ken Burns speaks about the film, THE WAR (3:04)
» Ken Burns discusses his filmmaking inspirations and storytelling. (2:00)

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns visits the WETA Studios to discuss his work and more than 20-year partnership with WETA. He introduces his landmark documentary THE WAR — which explores the Second World War from an American perspective, following the experiences of a handful of men and women whose lives were transformed during devastating years of war from 1941 to 1945.

The FBI Lab
» Watch video segment (5:33)

Learn about the engineers and specialists who develop exhibits and scale models related to some of America's highest-profile cases at the FBI Forensic Science Laboratory in Quantico, VA. This is a bonus segment to The FBI Academy – WETA All Access.

Still Singing
» Watch video segment (8:41)

WETA Extra gets us in-tune with the local Barbershop Harmony Society and the Singing Capital Chorus.

At Home with Mark Russell
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Interview with Mark Russell in his Washington, DC home. Be sure to also check out The Mark Russell Comedy Special.

Memorials
» Watch video segment (2:30)

In honor of the men and women of the military, WETA Extra features nine of the war memorials in our area. Check out other war memorial resources.

We Love Our Pets
» Watch video segment (2:13)

WETA Extra shows that there is nothing too good for our pets! Learn more about pet resources in our area.

Genealogy 101
» Watch video segment (2:15)

WETA offers a primer in beginning your own family history project.

New Yankee Workshop
» Watch video segment (2:18)

Master Carpenter Norm Abram discusses The New Yankee Workshop program and how it has developed.

UFOs Above Washington?
» Watch video segment (2:28)

WETA recalls the reaction to apparent UFO sightings in restricted airspace over Washington, D.C. during the summer of 1952.

Frontline Executive Producer David Fanning
» Watch video segment (2:00)

The executive producer of Frontline discusses the show's unique approach to journalism. Visit the in-depth web site.

Tivoli Theater
» Watch video segment (3:02)

WETA highlights the restoration of the Tivoli Theater in Columbia Heights.

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