
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.
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Films
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TV Shows
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Crew Credits
Known For
38 Credits
Downtown Pittsburgh
as Narrator
1992

Shore Things
as Narrator
1996

Miss Springmaid
as Narrator
2016

no more room in hell
as Broadcast announcer
2023

A Hot Dog Program
as Narrator
1999

A Flea Market Documentary
as Narrator
2001

The Strip Show
as Narrator
1996

A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
as Narrator
2008

Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants
as Narrator
1993

Kennywood Memories
as Narrator
1988

South Side
as Rick Sebak
2006

A Cemetery Special
as Narrator
2005
Behind the Camera
38 Credits
Downtown Pittsburgh
Producer, Director, Writer
1992

Shore Things
Director, Producer
1996

Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor
Producer, Writer
2004

A Hot Dog Program
Director, Writer, Producer
1999

A Flea Market Documentary
Director, Producer, Writer
2001

The Strip Show
Producer, Director, Writer
1996

A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
Producer, Director
2008

Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants
Producer, Writer, Director
1993

Kennywood Memories
Director, Producer, Writer
1988

South Side
Director
2006

A Cemetery Special
Writer, Producer, Director
2005

Sandwiches That You Will Like
Writer, Producer, Director
2002