Rick Sebak
Born 1953 (age 72) · Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Appears in 52 titles

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

A Hot Dog Program
8.5
A Hot Dog Program
1999
as Narrator
Sandwiches That You Will Like
7.2
Sandwiches That You Will Like
2002
as Narrator
An Ice Cream Show
7.3
An Ice Cream Show
1996
as Narrator
Things That Aren't There Anymore
8.5
Things That Aren't There Anymore
1990
as Narrator
A Flea Market Documentary
10.0
A Flea Market Documentary
2001
as Narrator
Kennywood Memories
10.0
Kennywood Memories
1988
as Narrator
Downtown Pittsburgh
8.0
Downtown Pittsburgh
1992
as Narrator
Shore Things
9.0
Shore Things
1996
as Narrator
A Cemetery Special
10.0
A Cemetery Special
2005
as Narrator
To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
Houses Around Here
Houses Around Here
1994
as Narrator
no more room in hell
no more room in hell
2023
as Broadcast announcer
Pittsburgh From the Air II
Pittsburgh From the Air II
2012
as (Narrator)
Pittsburgh From the Air
Pittsburgh From the Air
2011
as (Narrator)
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
2008
as Narrator
Great Old Amusement Parks
Great Old Amusement Parks
1999
as Narrator
Breakfast Special
Breakfast Special
2010
as Narrator