Rick Sebak

Rick Sebak

June 5, 1953 (71 years old) in Bethel 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. 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 Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff
A Flea Market Documentary A Flea Market Documentary
A Few Good Pie Places A Few Good Pie Places
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
Houses Around Here Houses Around Here

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