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.
Filmography
all 37
Movies 37
Producer 11
Director 11
Narrator 10
self 2
Writer 2
No More Room in Hell (2023)
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh (2016)
A Few Good Pie Places (2015)
A Few Great Bakeries (2015)
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets (2012)
Breakfast Special (2010)
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway (2008)
Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh (2008)
To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig (2007)
Underground Pittsburgh (2007)
What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh? (2006)
A Cemetery Special (2005)
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff (2004)
Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor (2004)
Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh (2002)
Sandwiches That You Will Like (2002)
Pittsburgh A to Z (2001)
A Flea Market Documentary (2001)
Something About Oakland (2000)
A Hot Dog Program (1999)
Great Old Amusement Parks (1999)
North Side Story (1997)
Shore Things (1996)
An Ice Cream Show (1996)
The Strip Show (1996)
It's the Neighborhoods (1994)
Houses Around Here (1994)
Stuff That's Gone (1994)
Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants (1993)
The Pennsylvania Road Show (1992)
Downtown Pittsburgh (1992)
Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere (1990)
Things That Aren't There Anymore (1990)
Holy Pittsburgh! (1989)
Kennywood Memories (1988)
The Mon, The Al & The O (1988)
South Side
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GenderMale
Birthday1953-06-05 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceBethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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