Background
O'Connell, Patrick John was born on April 23, 1935 in Anthon, Iowa, United States. Son of Joseph E. and Rita Ellen (Rourke) O'C.
O'Connell, Patrick John was born on April 23, 1935 in Anthon, Iowa, United States. Son of Joseph E. and Rita Ellen (Rourke) O'C.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State College, 1956. Master of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1988.
Cameraman, editor Station WOI-television, Ames, Iowa, 1956-1957, Station Washburn Crosby Company -television, Minneapolis, 1957-1963. Director, cameraman Station WIIC-television, Pittsburgh, 1963-1966, Station WQED-television, Pittsburgh, 1966-1967. Producer Station WPSX-television, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1967-1970, executive producer, from 1970.
Instructor Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1975-1980, affiliate assistant professor, since 1980.
Married Carolyn Ann Greiner, October 26, 1957. Children: Kathleen Ann, Ellen Mary, Michael John, Daniel Joseph, Joseph David, Shannon Katherine.