Rick Sebak Movies

  • 1988
    Kennywood Memories

    Kennywood Memories

    Kennywood Memories

    01988HD

    It’s roller coasters! French fries! And lots of good times! It’s a high-flying, double dipped, screeching, squealing,...

    Kennywood Memories
  • 2013
    Gingerbread Lane

    Gingerbread Lane

    Gingerbread Lane

    02013HD

    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,...

    Gingerbread Lane
  • 1992
    Downtown Pittsburgh

    Downtown Pittsburgh

    Downtown Pittsburgh

    01992HD

    This documentary explores the wonders of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rick Sebak narrates while you are taken on a nostalgic journey through...

    Downtown Pittsburgh
  • 1990
    Things That Aren't There Anymore

    Things That Aren't There Anymore

    Things That Aren't There Anymore

    71990HD

    Remember when Forbes Field was the world’s greatest ballpark? When the Dips roller coaster at West View Park came out to Route 19? When...

    Things That Aren't There Anymore
  • 1992
    The Pennsylvania Road Show

    The Pennsylvania Road Show

    The Pennsylvania Road Show

    01992HD

    This somewhat zany travelogue is full of surprising places, friendly people, and lots of unforgettable roadside attractions. Ride along the Lincoln...

    The Pennsylvania Road Show
  • 2013
    What Makes Rick Tick?

    What Makes Rick Tick?

    What Makes Rick Tick?

    02013HD

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

    What Makes Rick Tick?
  • 1994
    It's the Neighborhoods

    It's the Neighborhoods

    It's the Neighborhoods

    01994HD

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

    It's the Neighborhoods
  • 1996
    Shore Things

    Shore Things

    Shore Things

    01996HD

    People love going to the beach for lots of different reasons. The sun. The sand. The salt-water taffy. In this slightly wacky documentary, we...

    Shore Things
  • 1987
    Shag

    Shag

    Shag

    01987HD

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

    Shag
  • 2013
    The Joys of Millvale

    The Joys of Millvale

    The Joys of Millvale

    02013HD

    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...

    The Joys of Millvale
  • 2010
    Breakfast Special

    Breakfast Special

    Breakfast Special

    02010HD

    This documentary from PBS travels throughout America in search of the best breakfast places the country has to offer. Along the way, the patrons,...

    Breakfast Special
  • 2008
    Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh

    Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh

    Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh

    02008HD

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

    Invented, Engineered, and Pioneered in Pittsburgh
  • 1990
    Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere

    Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere

    Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere

    01990HD

    Pittsburgh is often called The City of Bridges, and it's easy to see why. With three mighty rivers and lots of hills and valleys, the area around...

    Flying Off the Bridge to Nowhere
  • 1999
    Things That are Still Here

    Things That are Still Here

    Things That are Still Here

    01999HD

    Take a big bite of an Oram's Donut. Go for a refreshing swim at Ligonier Beach. Sit and stare at the dinosaur bones at Carnegie Museum of Natural...

    Things That are Still Here
  • 2001
    A Flea Market Documentary

    A Flea Market Documentary

    A Flea Market Documentary

    102001HD

    A Flea Market Documentary is a new PBS special and an all-American celebration of open-air shopping across the country. On any weekend, there may be...

    A Flea Market Documentary
  • 2012
    25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh

    25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh

    25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh

    02012HD

    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...

    25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh
  • 2007
    To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig

    To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig

    To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig

    102007HD

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

    To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig
  • 2016
    Return to Downtown Pittsburgh

    Return to Downtown Pittsburgh

    Return to Downtown Pittsburgh

    02016HD

    In this sequel to his 1992 documentary Downtown Pittsburgh, Rick Sebak takes viewers on a tour of a twenty-first century Pittsburgh that's both...

    Return to Downtown Pittsburgh
  • 2008
    A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway

    A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway

    A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway

    02008HD

    The Lincoln Highway was established in 1913 as America’s first coast-to-coast paved highway. It connected New York City with San Francisco and...

    A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway
  • 2015
    A Few Great Bakeries

    A Few Great Bakeries

    A Few Great Bakeries

    02015HD

    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...

    A Few Great Bakeries