Rick Sebak

Rick Sebak

Born June 05, 1953 (Age: 72) Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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.
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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Filmography

Miss Springmaid

Miss Springmaid

2016 as Narrator Age: 62
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets

Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets

2012 as Narrator Age: 59
Pittsburgh From the Air II

Pittsburgh From the Air II

2012 as (Narrator) Age: 59
Pittsburgh From the Air

Pittsburgh From the Air

2011 as (Narrator) Age: 58
No Image

It's Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff: Best of Season One

2011 as Age: 57
To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig

To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig

2007 as Narrator Age: 54
What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh?

What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh?

2006 as Narrator Age: 52
South Side

South Side

2006 as Rick Sebak Age: 52
A Cemetery Special

A Cemetery Special

2005 as Narrator Age: 52
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff

A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff

2004 as Narrator Age: 51
Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh

Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh

2002 as Narrator Age: 49
Sandwiches That You Will Like

Sandwiches That You Will Like

2002 as Narrator Age: 49
Something About Oakland

Something About Oakland

2000 as Narrator Age: 47
Things That are Still Here

Things That are Still Here

1999 as Age: 46
North Side Story

North Side Story

1997 as Narrator Age: 44
Shore Things

Shore Things

1996 as Narrator Age: 43
An Ice Cream Show

An Ice Cream Show

1996 as Narrator Age: 42
The Strip Show

The Strip Show

1996 as Narrator Age: 42
It's the Neighborhoods

It's the Neighborhoods

1994 as Narrator Age: 41
Houses Around Here

Houses Around Here

1994 as Narrator Age: 41
Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants

Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants

1993 as Narrator Age: 40
The Pennsylvania Road Show

The Pennsylvania Road Show

1992 as Narrator Age: 39
Downtown Pittsburgh

Downtown Pittsburgh

1992 as Narrator Age: 38
Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere

Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere

1990 as Narrator Age: 37
Things That Aren't There Anymore

Things That Aren't There Anymore

1990 as Narrator Age: 36
Holy Pittsburgh!

Holy Pittsburgh!

1989 as Narrator Age: 35
Kennywood Memories

Kennywood Memories

1988 as Narrator Age: 35
The Mon, The Al & The O

The Mon, The Al & The O

1988 as Narrator Age: 34