Rick Sebak
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.
Movie Appearances
Houses Around Here
as Narrator
1994
no more room in hell
as Broadcast announcer
2023
Pittsburgh From the Air
as (Narrator)
2011
Pittsburgh From the Air II
as (Narrator)
2012
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
as Narrator
2004
An Ice Cream Show
as Narrator
1996
A Hot Dog Program
as Narrator
1999
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
as Narrator
2008
Great Old Amusement Parks
as Narrator
1999
Kennywood Memories
as Narrator
1988
Things That Aren't There Anymore
as Narrator
1990
Downtown Pittsburgh
as Narrator
1992
The Strip Show
as Narrator
1996
A Flea Market Documentary
as Narrator
2001
Sandwiches That You Will Like
as Narrator
2002
Breakfast Special
as Narrator
2010
Pittsburgh A to Z
as Narrator
2001
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
as Narrator
2016
Shore Things
as Narrator
1996
A Few Good Pie Places
as Narrator
2015