Rick Sebak
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 (46 titles)
Movieno more room in hell
Broadcast announcer · 2023
MovieMiss Springmaid
Narrator · 2016
MovieReturn to Downtown Pittsburgh
Narrator · 2016
MovieA Few Good Pie Places
Narrator · 2015
MovieA Few Great Bakeries
Narrator · 2015
Why Do You Live in Pittsburgh?
2013
North Side Sandwiches
2013
Squirrel Hill Tunnels
2013
The Joys of Millvale
2013
Gingerbread Lane
2013
What Makes Rick Tick?
2013
10.0MovieBreakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
Narrator · 2012
MoviePittsburgh From the Air II
(Narrator) · 2012
MoviePittsburgh From the Air
(Narrator) · 2011
It's Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff: Best of Season One
2011
MovieBreakfast Special
Narrator · 2010
MovieA Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
Narrator · 2008
MovieInvented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh
Narrator · 2008
10.0MovieTo Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig
Narrator · 2007
Underground Pittsburgh
Narrator · 2007
MovieWhat Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh?
Narrator · 2006
MovieSouth Side
Rick Sebak · 2006
10.0MovieA Cemetery Special
Narrator · 2005
8.0MovieA Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
Narrator · 2004
MovieHappy Holidays in Pittsburgh
Narrator · 2002
7.2MovieSandwiches That You Will Like
Narrator · 2002
MoviePittsburgh A to Z
Narrator · 2001
10.0MovieA Flea Market Documentary
Narrator · 2001
MovieSomething About Oakland
Narrator · 2000
MovieThings That are Still Here
1999