Rick Sebak is an American public broadcasting television producer, writer and narrator who lives and works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. Rick makes unusual television programs. His slightly wacky documentaries celebrate various aspects of modern American life and the unexpected charms of Pittsburgh. Audiences have learned to recognize his friendly narrative style and the unusual topics that he obviously loves. Sebak is the creator of the "scrapbook documentary" genre, many of which he has created for WQED and PBS. This scrapbook style incorporates lots of old films, home movies, postcards, old photos and memorabilia of all sorts. Rick does not appear on-camera in these programs, but audiences have learned to recognize his voice and distinctive narrative style.
Movie | Return to Downtown Pittsburgh | Narrator | 2016-01-28 |
Movie | A Few Good Pie Places | Narrator | 2015-08-25 |
Movie | A Few Great Bakeries | Narrator | 2015-08-25 |
Movie | Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets | Narrator | 2012-12-25 |
Movie | Breakfast Special | Narrator | 2010-07-14 |
Movie | Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh | Narrator | 2008-09-02 |
Movie | A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway | Narrator | 2008-10-29 |
Movie | Underground Pittsburgh | Narrator | 2007-05-15 |
Movie | To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig | Narrator | 2007-08-14 |
Movie | What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh? | Narrator | 2006-02-15 |
Movie | A Cemetery Special | Narrator | 2005-10-26 |
Movie | A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff | Narrator | 2004-07-11 |
Movie | Sandwiches That You Will Like | Narrator | 2002-06-18 |
Movie | Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh | Narrator | 2002-11-23 |
Movie | A Flea Market Documentary | Narrator | 2001-07-30 |
Movie | Pittsburgh A to Z | Narrator | 2001-12-02 |
Movie | Something About Oakland | Narrator | 2000-12-06 |
Movie | Great Old Amusement Parks | Narrator | 1999-07-21 |
Movie | A Hot Dog Program | Narrator | 1999-08-31 |
Movie | North Side Story | Narrator | 1997-12-03 |
Movie | The Strip Show | Narrator | 1996-01-01 |
Movie | Shore Things | Narrator | 1996-07-31 |
Movie | An Ice Cream Show | Narrator | 1996-05-28 |
Movie | It's the Neighborhoods | Narrator | 1994-12-07 |
Movie | Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants | Narrator | 1993-12-07 |
Movie | Downtown Pittsburgh | Narrator | 1992-01-01 |
Movie | The Pennsylvania Road Show | Narrator | 1992-11-18 |
Movie | Things That Aren't There Anymore | Narrator | 1990-05-31 |
Movie | Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere | Narrator | 1990-10-28 |
Movie | Holy Pittsburgh! | Narrator | 1989-05-31 |
Movie | The Mon, The Al & The O | Narrator | 1988-05-31 |
Movie | Kennywood Memories | Narrator | 1988-09-30 |