Rick Sebak Movies

What connects Ferris Wheels with state of the art nuclear power plants? Why is there a connection between George Westinghouse and 21st century...

Where you live is important. What makes it a pleasant and unforgettable place depends on many factors. In this new Pittsburgh History special,...

Covering everything from the Spoleto Festival to Vegemite, the team led by Host and Producer Rick Sebak experienced Melbourne, Australia. They also...

Bakeries are popular places. They smell great. They are full of wonderful things to eat, from crusty breads to gooey and sweet treats. And they often...

There's something tasty, often sweet, fruity and all-American about a really good piece of pie. In this delicious documentary, travel across the...

A celebration of market houses, market places and farmers' markets across the United States. Rick Sebak checks out crab cakes in Baltimore's...

In an age when every fast food place seems the same, diners have remained distinctive, fun places to stop, full of local flavor. This program takes a...

There’s just not enough room in Pittsburgh to keep everything, and we’ve gotten rid of some things that people miss a lot. But it’s...

Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh looks at some of the things that make the end of the year and the start of the new one special times in Western...

A slightly goofy look at the three rivers that help define Pittsburgh

"no more room in hell" began with initial research conducted at the archive of horror director George A. Romero (Dir. Night of the Living Dead)...

It started when Mary Schenley donated land for a beautiful wooded park. Soon Andrew Carnegie built a great library and museums nearby. There was a...

Rick Sebak is a Pittsburgh treasure whose award-winning documentaries have entertained and educated local and national viewers for 25 years. As he...

Examines the history and culture of Shag, an official state dance.

It's a giant sort-of-Victorian holiday village covered in candy! It's an astounding work of folk art. It's Gingerbread Lane. We follow its creator,...

As Rick has gathered interviews for IT'S PITTSBURGH episodes over the last 2 seasons, he has often ended the conversation by asking, "Why do you live...

Rick Sebak celebrates his 25th anniversary at WQED by looking at 25 things he likes about Pittsburgh – not his top 25, just 25 aspects of...

Rick Sebak's documentary explores the history and some of the wonderful surprises you can find in Millvale! It's an unassuming borough on the...

"Colonel" Elliott White Springs spearheaded an innovative ad campaign to sell bed sheets that changed the approach of the country's advertising...

We celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Squirrel Hill Tunnels! Looking at history, the ongoing renovation project, and some...