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This event is a Core Conversation at the 2018 Pittsburgh Humanities Festival. See the full Core Conversation lineup here.

"An interview with the long-time producer, writer, and narrator at WQED will explore the past, present, and future of Pittsburgh through the lens of his iconic television programs. Rick will be interviewed by Minette Seate, Senior Producer at WQED and writer-producer and host of WQED’s Filmmakers Corner.

Rick Sebak 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. PBS stations around the country often rebroadcast Rick's programs because audiences respond so favorably to the quirky blend of Americana, places and personalities.""Rick Sebak is not a filmmaker. He's a brainwasher. He's a brainwasher because you can't watch one of his effervescent films without having a very strong urge to follow in his footsteps and experience firsthand the places he presents so compellingly."" --The New York Daily News

Minette Seate is Senior Producer at WQED as well as writer-producer and host of WQED’s Filmmakers Corner.  

A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and The Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University.