WQED Movie Trailers
Most Popular WQED Trailers
Total trailers found: 52
To Market To Market To Buy A Fat Pig Trailer (2007)
14 August 2007
A celebration of market houses, market places and farmers' markets across the United States. Rick Sebak checks out crab cakes in Baltimore's Lexington Market, shops with a chef in Pittsburgh's East Liberty Farmers' Market and attends a tomato tasting in Asheville, North Carolina.
Return to Downtown Pittsburgh Trailer (2016)
28 January 2016
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 changing and charming.
The Strip Show Trailer (1996)
01 January 1996
The Strip District is a delicious old neighborhood in Pittsburgh. On most Saturday mornings, its one of the best places on earth, full of hungry people, crunchy fruits, snappy vegetables, world-class street food, cool characters and tasty surprises of all sorts.
Kennywood Memories Trailer (1988)
30 September 1988
It’s roller coasters! French fries! And lots of good times! It’s a high-flying, double dipped, screeching, squealing, scream-your-eyes-out documentary about one of America’s greatest amusement parks, Kennywood!
Pittsburgh A to Z Trailer (2001)
02 December 2001
Here are twenty-six Amazing, Beautiful, Captivating and Delicious pieces of a great medium-sized city! This unusual video includes everything from Fish sandwiches to Grant Street, from the History Center to our Interesting Islands.
The Best Bad Thing Trailer (1997)
05 May 1997
After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs.
A Hot Dog Program Trailer (1999)
31 August 1999
Enjoy an all-American celebration of what may be the country's most popular fast food. From Connecticut to South Carolina to California, Rick Sebak visits some of the nation's coolest hot dog places, taking viewers inside a giant hot dog-shaped building, stopping at some crazy late-night stands, and looking at how hot dogs are made.
Doo Wop 50 Trailer (2000)
26 September 2000
Join host Jerry Butler and some of history's greatest doo-wop performers from the '50's and '60's as they celebrate five decades of vocal magic.
A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff Trailer (2004)
11 July 2004
A travelogue featuring oddly-shaped buildings (and the folks who live in, work in, own and admire them) located along USA highways.
A Dancer's World Trailer (1957)
31 December 1957
A glimpse into the world and methodology of dancer Martha Graham.
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular Trailer (2001)
10 December 2001
This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E.
Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop Trailer (2001)
12 August 2001
Journey back in time for a musical event that's as close to time travel as television will allow. Your living room becomes the stage as Little Anthony and the Original Imperials, The Fleetwoods, Little Richard and more shake, rattle and roll for this once in a lifetime performance.
Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor Trailer (2004)
01 January 2004
Writer, producer, puppeteer, songwriter--America's Favorite Neighbor takes a thorough look at the career of legendary children's television host Fred Rogers.
A Few Good Pie Places Trailer (2015)
25 August 2015
There's something tasty, often sweet, fruity and all-American about a really good piece of pie. In this delicious documentary, travel across the country to visit shops, restaurants, cafes, and even a few homes in search of some excellent crusts, crimping, fillings and flavors.
A Few Great Bakeries Trailer (2015)
25 August 2015
Bakeries are popular places. They smell great. They are full of wonderful things to eat, from crusty breads to gooey and sweet treats.
The Spirit of Pittsburgh Trailer (1989)
01 January 1989
THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH celebrates the human achievement of a city's continuing Renaissance. It is the heroic story of how Pittsburgh, once plagued by industrial pollution and urban blight, was transformed in just 40 years to what it is today.
Things That Aren't There Anymore Trailer (1990)
31 May 1990
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 everyone went to the Allegheny County Fair? When streetcars ran all over town? They’re all parts of this warm and winsome program about Pittsburgh’s past, this heartfelt tribute to great and old places where people used to go to have fun.
The Sound of Pittsburgh Trailer (2001)
01 June 2001
Two hours of R&B and vocal group harmony! The Pittsburgh sound is proud with it roots in jazz, gritty R&B and smooth vocal harmonies.
Breakfast Special Trailer (2010)
14 July 2010
This documentary from PBS travels throughout America in search of the best breakfast places the country has to offer.
Wylie Avenue Days Trailer (1991)
01 January 1991
The Pittsburgh History Series is an ongoing series of hour-long documentaries that highlight various parts of our city's history.
Downtown Pittsburgh Trailer (1992)
01 January 1992
This documentary explores the wonders of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rick Sebak narrates while you are taken on a nostalgic journey through downtown Pittsburgh's rich history as a bustling American urban center.
Peter Matthiessen: No Boundaries Trailer (2009)
01 January 2009
In this intimate glimpse at celebrated writer, activist and Buddhist priest Peter Matthiessen (The Snow Leopard), filmmaker Jeff Sewald explores the influences that have colored the author's life, work and beliefs.
The Cost of Inheritance Trailer (2023)
21 November 2023
The decades-long debate surrounding reparations is fraught, mired in racial tension and the semantics of restorative justice.
Houses Around Here Trailer (1994)
01 July 1994
Looking in other people’s houses can be fun. And in southwestern Pennsylvania, it doesn’t matter if you live in a city neighborhood like Friendship or in rural Washington County, you can find wonderful houses not far away that reveal much about the history, the culture and the people in this comfy corner of the state.
Shore Things Trailer (1996)
31 July 1996
People love going to the beach for lots of different reasons. The sun. The sand. The salt-water taffy.
Sandwiches That You Will Like Trailer (2002)
18 June 2002
Maybe it's Pittsburgh's chipped-beef "Slammer" you're craving. Or Iowa's Maid Rite "loosemeat"? Louisville's "Hot Brown"? Escape fast-food sameness on a mouth-watering tour through America's distinctive sandwich landscape.
Harry S. Truman: Plain Speaking Trailer (1976)
05 October 1976
A biography of President Harry S. Truman.
An Ice Cream Show Trailer (1996)
28 May 1996
Everybody loves ice cream. It’s cool, sweet and delicious. It’s also the tantalizing topic of this happy documentary program that takes viewers to ice cream places across America from Vermont to Hawaii, highlighting outstanding places to get a cone or a bowl.
Leonard Bernstein's Mass Trailer (1981)
19 September 1981
Seen only once in 1981, this is a live national broadcast of the 10th anniversary production of MASS.
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Trailer (1984)
19 November 1984
Arthur is asked to pick up a bird for Thanksgiving dinner, so he brings home a 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.
Pittsburgh From the Air Trailer (2011)
08 August 2011
Whether you've walked its neighborhoods, driven around its streets, hiked and biked through its surrounding mountains and valleys, or watched out the plane window enroute to Pittsburgh International Airport, you have never experienced Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania like you will in Pittsburgh from the Air.
A Cemetery Special Trailer (2005)
26 October 2005
A documentary profiling cemeteries and cemetery-related businesses and events across the United States.
Pittsburgh From the Air II Trailer (2012)
12 December 2012
Featuring stunning autumn colors and the fresh greens of spring, the much-anticipated Pittsburgh From The Air II takes you on an unforgettable sightseeing tour of Western Pennsylvania.
VOICES: The Missing Trailer (2023)
24 August 2023
When artist Tonee Turner went missing on New Year’s Eve in 2019, family, friends and community members began searching for the talented person who had brightened the lives of the people around her.
Appalachian Spring Trailer (1959)
14 January 1959
A filmed version of Aaron Copland's most famous ballet, with its original star, who also choreographed.
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead Trailer (1991)
09 May 1991
When Pittsburgh Magazine named George A. Romero (1940-2017) Pittsburgher of the Year in 1991, Rick Sebak explored how the filmmaker's career has intersected with the city.
Great Old Amusement Parks Trailer (1999)
21 July 1999
On a Hot Summer day, there may be no better place on earth than a traditional amusement park. A place where you can hop on a classic wooden coaster, reach for the ring as you whirl by on the merry-go-round, or cool down on the Caterpillar.
National Geographic: Splendid Stones Trailer (1991)
13 March 1991
Sparkling diamonds. Exquisite emeralds. Brilliant rubies. Shimmering pearls. For centuries, these precious gems have captured humankind, leading men and women to give up fortunes - even their lives - to possess them.
A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway Trailer (2008)
29 October 2008
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 passed through towns and cities in 13 states.
A Flea Market Documentary Trailer (2001)
30 July 2001
A Flea Market Documentary is a new PBS special and an all-American celebration of open-air shopping across the country.
Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets Trailer (2012)
25 December 2012
Mmm, smell the bacon! Order the grits with red-eye gravy! Get the lobster hash! Try the veggie omelet! Part food show and part travelogue, Breakfast Special 2: Revenge of the Omelets is another celebration of getting up and going out for a memorable morning meal.
What Makes Rick Tick? Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
Rick Sebak is a Pittsburgh treasure whose award-winning documentaries have entertained and educated local and national viewers for 25 years.
Fly Boys: Western Pennsylvania's Tuskegee Airmen Trailer (2008)
01 January 2008
In the dangerous days of World War II, there were few roles more glamorous - and dangerous - than that of the fighter pilot.
The River Ran Red Trailer (1993)
11 September 1993
Blair Brown narrates this gripping account of a community's struggle to preserve its way of life. In the summer of 1892, a bitter conflict erupted at the Carnegie Works in Homestead, Pennsylvania.
North Side Sandwiches Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
The North Side Leadership Conference held a special North Side Sandwich Week competition at the Penn Brewery.
The Best of WQED Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
Television was still a pretty new concept back in 1953 when a group of like-minded leaders got together and decided that what Pittsburgh needed was its own community-owned educational television station.
Why Do You Live in Pittsburgh? Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
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 in Pittsburgh?" In this program, we edit together many of the responses, and we look at the Experienced Dreamers Contest that challenged entrepreneurs over 45 years of age to write about why they could bring their dream to Pittsburgh.
The Joys of Millvale Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
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 Allegheny River, not far from Downtown Pittsburgh, but it's got Jean-Marc's French Bakery, Yetter's Candy Store, Grant Bar, Lincoln Pharmacy, Pamela's P&G Diner, Attic Records and much much more.
Gingerbread Lane Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
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, chef Jon Lovitch, from icing in February to assembling in November at Station Square. Sweet stuff!
Squirrel Hill Tunnels Trailer (2013)
01 January 2013
We celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Squirrel Hill Tunnels! Looking at history, the ongoing renovation project, and some surprises, including help from Sam Hall, WTAE's traffic reporter.
Things That are Still Here Trailer (1999)
01 December 1999
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 History in Oakland.
It's Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff: Best of Season One Trailer (2011)
01 January 2011
It's true. Pittsburgh is seldom the city you expect. And in the first season of It's Pittsburgh & A Lot of Other Stuff, producer Rick Sebak and his collaborators celebrated some surprising people, places and donuts in the Pittsburgh area.
