Join WQED for Summer of Sebak, a celebration of Rick Sebak’s 50 years in public broadcasting.

Throughout his career, Rick has followed his curiosity, found good stories, shared local history, and reminded us why ordinary places are often anything but ordinary.  

All summer long, we’re bringing back the programs neighbors ask for again and again – including Kennywood Memories, The Strip Show, A Hot Dog Program, 25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh, and What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh? – as well as some that haven’t aired in a while. Every Thursday night and Saturdays at noon on WQED-TV, we’ll revisit the interesting places, colorful characters, shared stories, and local history that make Pittsburgh feel like home. 

Be a part of Summer of Sebak!

To help Rick celebrate his 50 years in public broadcasting, we’re inviting all our neighbors (that’s you!) to record a special video message sharing your favorite moments from Rick’s programs. These moments will be shared on our social media channels all summer long.

Click here for more info and to submit your message

 

Catch a Special Episode

Rick Sebak at Tom's with an ice cream cone

Now on WQED+

WQED recently premiered A Few of Rick Sebak’s Favorite Programs, a new special where Minette Seate interviews Rick about his career. Watch anytime on WQED+ or tune in on August 13 at 10 p.m. on WQED-TV.

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Discover Rick’s Picks for your own summer of sebak 

Summer of Sebak Schedule

Thursday, June 11

9-10pm – Kennywood Memories

10-10:30pm – Nebby #105 “That Kennywood Summer” 

10:30-11pm – Nebby #106 “Don’t Stand Up” 

Shore Things

 

Thursday, June 18

8:30-9pm – A Few of Rick Sebak’s Favorite Programs

9-10pm – Shore Things

10-11pm – Great Old Amusement Parks

 

Thursday, June 25 

8:30-9pm – Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh #101 

9-10pm – A Hot Dog Program 

10-11pm – An Ice Cream Show 

 

Pennsylvania Diners and other Roadside RestaurantsThursday, July 2 

8:30-9pm – Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh #105 

9-10pm – Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants 

10-11pm – Pennsylvania Road Show 

 

A Program about Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff

Thursday, July 9 

8:30-9pm – Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh #102 

9-10pm – Breakfast Special 

10-11pm – Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets 

 

Thursday, July 16 

8:30-9pm – Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh #103 

9-10pm – Ride Along the Lincoln Highway 

10-11pm – A Program About Unusual Buildings and Other Roadside Stuff 

 

Thursday, July 23 

8-8:30pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #303 “Why Do You Live in Pittsburgh?” 

8:30-9pm – Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh #104 

9-10pm – Flea Market Documentary 

10-11pm – To Market to Market to Buy a Fat Pig 

 

Right Beside the River

Thursday, July 30 

8-8:30pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #304 “Extras” 

8:30-9pm – Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh #105 

9-10pm – Right Beside the River  

10-11pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #201 “North Park vs. South Park” 

 

Thursday, Aug 13  

8-10pm – Some Cool Old Clips

10-10:30pm – A Few of Rick Sebak’s Favorite Programs     

10:30-11pm – Nebby #107 “My Interview with Fred” 

 

North Side StoryThursday, Aug 20 

8-8:30pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #101 “Square Cafe / Soldiers & Sailors” 

8:30-9pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #305 “The Joys of Millvale” 

9-10:30pm – North Side Story 

10:30-11pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #302 “North Side Sandwiches” 

 

Rick Sebak's South SideThursday, Aug 27 

8-8:30pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #112 “Donuts” 

8:30-9pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #104 “I Wish I Knew The Plan Tonight.” 

9-10:30pm – South Side 

10:30-11pm – It’s Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff #306 “Squirrel Hill Tunnels” 

 

The Mon, The Al & the O.Thursday, Sept 3

8-9pm – The Mon, The Al and the O 

9-10pm – Downtown Pittsburgh 

10-11pm – Return to Downtown Pittsburgh 

 

Monday, Sept 7 – Labor Day Marathon 

11a-12pm – A Hot Dog Program 

12-1pm – Sandwiches That You Will Like 

1-2pm – An Ice Cream Show 

2-3pm – Kennywood Memories 

3-4pm – Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants 

4-5pm – Pennsylvania Road Show 

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