Rick Sebak

Rick Sebak

Born 1953-06-05 (age 73) Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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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.

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Known For

Shore Things
Shore Things

1996

as Narrator

A Hot Dog Program
A Hot Dog Program

1999

as Narrator

To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh

1992

as Narrator

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Underground Pittsburgh

2007

as Narrator

A Few Great Bakeries
A Few Great Bakeries

2015

as Narrator

Sandwiches That You Will Like
Things That Aren't There Anymore
A Cemetery Special
A Cemetery Special

2005

as Narrator

Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh
An Ice Cream Show
An Ice Cream Show

1996

as Narrator

Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
A Flea Market Documentary
Houses Around Here
Houses Around Here

1994

as Narrator

Great Old Amusement Parks
A Few Good Pie Places
A Few Good Pie Places

2015

as Narrator

Breakfast Special
Breakfast Special

2010

as Narrator

Kennywood Memories
Kennywood Memories

1988

as Narrator