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Rick Sebak

Producer, Writer, Actor, DirectorBorn June 5, 1953 (72 years)
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

  • A Hot Dog Program
  • A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
  • Great Old Amusement Parks
  • An Ice Cream Show
  • A Cemetery Special
  • Things That Aren't There Anymore

Rick Sebak Filmography

1991
Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest

2015
A Few Great Bakeries · as Narrator
2015
A Few Good Pie Places · as Narrator
2012
2007
2005
A Cemetery Special · as Narrator
2004
2002
1999
A Hot Dog Program · as Narrator
1999
1996
An Ice Cream Show · as Narrator
1990
1988
Kennywood Memories · as Narrator

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