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Rick Sebak

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.


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Born:
Jun 5, 1953 In Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Movie/TV Credits:
20
First Appeared:
In the movie Kennywood Memories 1988-09-30
Latest Project:
Movie Return to Downtown Pittsburgh 2016-01-28
Known For
Poster of Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets
Poster of To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig
Poster of A Cemetery Special
Poster of Kennywood Memories
Filmography
Movie Return to Downtown Pittsburgh Narrator 2016-01-28
Movie A Few Good Pie Places Narrator 2015-08-25
Movie A Few Great Bakeries Narrator 2015-08-25
Movie Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets Narrator 2012-12-25
Movie Breakfast Special Narrator 2010-07-14
Movie A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway Narrator 2008-10-29
Movie To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig Narrator 2007-08-14
Movie A Cemetery Special Narrator 2005-10-26
Movie A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff Narrator 2004-07-11
Movie Sandwiches That You Will Like Narrator 2002-06-18
Movie Pittsburgh A to Z Narrator 2001-12-02
Movie A Flea Market Documentary Narrator 2001-07-30
Movie Great Old Amusement Parks Narrator 1999-07-21
Movie A Hot Dog Program Narrator 1999-08-31
Movie The Strip Show Narrator 1996-01-01
Movie Shore Things Narrator 1996-07-31
Movie An Ice Cream Show Narrator 1996-05-28
Movie Downtown Pittsburgh Narrator 1992-01-01
Movie Things That Aren't There Anymore Narrator 1990-05-31
Movie Kennywood Memories Narrator 1988-09-30