Rick Sebak

Rick Sebak

b. 1953 (age 73) Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Director Writer

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.

Known For

Filmography

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Nebby
2017 Self Director Writer
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
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Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
2016 Self Director Writer
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Letter Die: A Gamut Sibling Mystery
2012 Actor
Ricky the Rat
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
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Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
2012 Director Writer
Breakfast Special
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★ 8.2
Breakfast Special
2010 Actor Director Writer
Narrator
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
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★ 7.5
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
2008 Director Writer
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Invented, Engineered & Pioneered in Pittsburgh
2008 Director
A Cemetery Special
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★ 7.1
A Cemetery Special
2005 Actor Director
Narrator
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
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★ 6.8
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
2004 Actor Director Writer
Narrator
Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor
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★ 8.9
Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor
2004 Writer
Sandwiches That You Will Like
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★ 8.4
Sandwiches That You Will Like
2002 Actor Director Writer
Narrator
A Flea Market Documentary
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★ 6.9
A Flea Market Documentary
2001 Actor Director Writer
Narrator
A Hot Dog Program
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★ 8.2
A Hot Dog Program
1999 Actor Writer Director
Narrator
Great Old Amusement Parks
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★ 8.0
Great Old Amusement Parks
1999 Actor Director Writer
Narrator
An Ice Cream Show
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★ 8.4
An Ice Cream Show
1996 Actor Director
Narrator
Shore Things
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★ 6.9
Shore Things
1996 Director
The Strip Show
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The Strip Show
1996 Director Writer
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Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants
1994 Actor Director
Narrator
Downtown Pittsburgh
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★ 7.5
Downtown Pittsburgh
1992 Actor Director Writer
Narrator
Things That Aren't There Anymore
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★ 8.8
Things That Aren't There Anymore
1990 Self Director Writer
Kennywood Memories
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★ 9.0
Kennywood Memories
1988 Actor Director Writer
Narrator
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Shag
1987 Writer