Rick Sebak
Biography
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.
Known For
Narrator
Houses Around Here
Broadcast announcer
no more room in hell
(Narrator)
Pittsburgh From the Air
(Narrator)
Pittsburgh From the Air II
Narrator
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
Narrator
An Ice Cream Show
Narrator
A Hot Dog Program
Narrator
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
Narrator
Great Old Amusement Parks
Narrator
Kennywood Memories
Narrator
Things That Aren't There Anymore
Narrator
Downtown Pittsburgh
Narrator
The Strip Show
Narrator
A Flea Market Documentary
Narrator
Sandwiches That You Will Like
Narrator
Breakfast Special
Narrator
Pittsburgh A to Z
Narrator
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
Narrator
Shore Things
Narrator
A Few Good Pie Places
Narrator
A Few Great Bakeries
Narrator
A Cemetery Special
Narrator
To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig
Narrator
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
Narrator
Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere
Narrator
North Side Story
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Something About Oakland
Narrator
What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh?
Narrator
The Mon, The Al & The O
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Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh
Narrator
Holy Pittsburgh!
Narrator
Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants
Narrator
The Pennsylvania Road Show
Narrator
It's the Neighborhoods
Narrator
Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh
Narrator
Underground Pittsburgh
Rick Sebak
South Side
Things That are Still Here
Why Do You Live in Pittsburgh?
North Side Sandwiches
Squirrel Hill Tunnels
The Joys of Millvale
Gingerbread Lane
What Makes Rick Tick?
It's Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff: Best of Season One
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
45
Gender
Male
Birthday
1953-06-05
Place of Birth
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Also Known As