Rick Sebak
Known for ActingBorn 1953-06-05Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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.
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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.
Known for
A Hot Dog Program
1999 · as Narrator
Shore Things
1996 · as Narrator
Downtown Pittsburgh
1992 · as Narrator
A Flea Market Documentary
2001 · as Narrator
Sandwiches That You Will Like
2002 · as Narrator
Great Old Amusement Parks
1999 · as Narrator
An Ice Cream Show
1996 · as Narrator
The Pennsylvania Road Show
1992 · as Narrator
A Few Good Pie Places
2015 · as Narrator
Squirrel Hill Tunnels
2013
Something About Oakland
2000 · as Narrator
Underground Pittsburgh
2007 · as Narrator
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
2012 · as Narrator
Things That Aren't There Anymore
1990 · as Narrator
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
2004 · as Narrator
Kennywood Memories
1988 · as Narrator
no more room in hell
2023 · as Broadcast announcer
Pittsburgh A to Z
2001 · as Narrator