Background
Richardson, Alan Ralph was born on August 6, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Sanford Richardson and Helen (Ryan) Fox.
Richardson, Alan Ralph was born on August 6, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Sanford Richardson and Helen (Ryan) Fox.
Bachelor of Science in Speech Education, Ohio State University, 1965. Master of Arts in Radio/television, University Michigan, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communications, Ohio University, 1977.
Writer, producer Station WFBE-FM, Flint, Michigan, 1965-1966. Instructor radio/television Western Illinois University, Macomb, 1966-1970, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1973-1977. Assistant professor Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1977-1983.
Associate professor Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, since 1983. Consultant, partner Sphinx Video Consultant, Carbondale, 1980-1986. Consultant Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, 1981.
Member International television Association (director educational relations 1981-1988).
Married Roberta Marie Thoroman. Children: Tara Lynne, David Ryan.