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

A Hot Dog Program
A Hot Dog Program

1999

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Shore Things
Shore Things

1996

as Narrator

Sandwiches That You Will Like
A Cemetery Special
A Cemetery Special

2005

as Narrator

A Flea Market Documentary
Things That Aren't There Anymore
Pittsburgh From the Air
Pittsburgh From the Air

2011

as (Narrator)

Miss Springmaid
Miss Springmaid

2016

as Narrator

A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway

2008

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh

1992

as Narrator

Houses Around Here
Houses Around Here

1994

as Narrator

The Strip Show
The Strip Show

1996

as Narrator

Pittsburgh From the Air II
Pittsburgh From the Air II

2012

as (Narrator)

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Underground Pittsburgh

2007

as Narrator

no more room in hell
no more room in hell

2023

as Broadcast announcer

The Pennsylvania Road Show
Great Old Amusement Parks