Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. He was involved in stuff he was involved in." That's something Ed is very good at, because he did a daytime call-in show on KTRH back in the mid and late 70s, in addition to his weather gig at KTRK. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. He died January 12 . "He had a huge smile, a great smile. His contract with Channel 13 prohibits new television, radio or Internet jobs until later in the spring, but he said he has signed on with the Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency and hopes to begin public speaking, which is allowed under his agreement. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Cancer sucks. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. Powered by Invision Community. Puh-leeze! KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. Structural Info Facts Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. 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They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. Police investigated but found no proof of that. Allen was diagnosed in the spring of 2015 with T-cell lymphoma, a variety of blood cancer that derives from the abnormal growth of T-cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune system. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. Im still Bob Allen. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Channel 13's competitors rolled out a number of counterparts to Bob Allen during his more than three decades as sports director: KPRC (Channel 2): Bill Worrell, Ron Franklin, Craig Roberts, Chris Wragge, Randy McIlvoy. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. Coke addiction? Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". This browser does not support getting your location. I think Ed has earned his. Did he retire? He put himself into both organizations." I noticed she had been missing from the morning news for a while but her picture was still on their website. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. I'm taking things one day at a time.". Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Most everyone in Houston, in fact, knew Allen, the longtime Houston sportscaster at KTRK (Channel 13) and, from 2013 through 2015, at KHOU (Channel 11), who died overnight after a 16-month battle. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Tim is like a brother. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. The daunting thing is creating my own structure.. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. "When he became ill, he said, hey, I'm going to beat this thing, but if not, I've had a great life," said his brother, Ken Egalnick. I generally switch channels when he comes on. $100 bond set for catalytic converter theft suspect's evading charge, Man on parole for murder charged in connection to Leslie Obi's killing, Oak pollen already a big problem, but strong storms could wash it away. Allen did not specify the variety of T-cell lymphoma for which he is being treated, but he said doctors described it as an aggressive strain of the disease that affects about six people out of a million. Doctors have recommended three to six rounds of chemotherapy to reduce the extent of the disease, which has spread to his lymph nodes, followed by radiation and, "down the road a little bit," he said, a potential stem cell transplant to replace his immune system. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. 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Search above to list available cemeteries. Verify and try again. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. My dad valued his place in the Houston community, and the encouragement he received from you over the last two years gave him more strength and comfort than you will ever know. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. "He was like Dick Clark. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. Please try again later. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. i think don nelson was on "dialing for dollars" on channel 13 before he was on the news. But I think I told it like it was." He has done so much with his reporting. If its February, its (baseball) spring training. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. I always thought he was rather cool. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. Resend Activation Email. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. My dad valued his place in the Houston community, and the encouragement he received from you over the last two years gave him more strength and comfort than you will ever know." Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. He was gracious enough to return my phone call and answer my questions about how he got started in the business, what sports he enjoyed covering the most and who his favorite sports personalities were. Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. Other exhibits offer a timeline of Houston sports since the 1970s: press passes for the Rockets first season, the Billie Jean King-Bobby Riggs tennis extravaganza and Texans teams of the 1970s (the 1974 World Football League) and 2000s and photos with Nolan Ryan, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard (who gave Allen a shot to the schnozz during a 1980s benefit bout for Special Olympics), Ted Williams and Stan Musial, among others. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. Thank you Bob Allen. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Dave Ward, the longtime Houston television news anchor, says he was walking down the street one day years ago when a young boy rushed up to him and said, breathlessly: "You're Dave Ward! You were always there. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. Allen's family released a statement that read: "On behalf of Bob Allen's family, we are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. I'm in shock. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Allen's home was lined with memorabilia from his years covering Houston sports, including tickets from the Colt .45s' first game in 1962, press passes for the Rockets' first season and the Billie Jean King-Bobby Riggs tennis extravaganza and photos with Nolan Ryan, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Ted Williams and Stan Musial, among others. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. They have been married for 68 years. ", "He brought us to tears," said Nelson. Didn't he die a few years ago? I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. Your link has been automatically embedded. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. Personality Profile. Bob was a really good guy. Allen said he would post updates of his condition on his Twitter feed, @boballenmedia, and on Facebook. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". Over the years, Allen won many awards, including being named Houstons favorite sportscaster by readers of The Houston Chronicle. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. I generally don't enjoy his reports. Off the court and playing fields, he interviewed heavyweight champions like Muhammad Ali, legendary coaches like Darryl Royal and Indy 500 winners like A.J. T-cell lymphoma is a variety of blood cancer that derives from the abnormal growth of T cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune system. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". Away from the cameras, she is actively involved with a number of Houston charitable institutions with particular emphasis on children's causes and animal rescue. He joined the Houston Chronicle in 1990 after stints at the Dallas bureau of United Press International (1984-90), the Waco Tribune-Herald (1978-84) and the Tyler Morning Telegraph (1975-78). There is a problem with your email/password. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. Although, for years there have been people of the opinion that KHOU's news content is dictated by remote control from the mothership in Dallas, but that's a discussion for another time. He was 70. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. There was a problem getting your location. Receive a notification when services are updated. Good Morning Houston: With Fran Williams, Jan Glenn, Ed Brandon, Don Nelson. Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. I've got a lot of faith. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. News operations are generally small parts of the overall television station. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. (? "He had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. Robert Glenn "Bob" has 8 jobs listed on their profile. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Height, Girlfri All About Portia de Rossi's Ex Husband - Mel M. Me Untold truth of Clint Eastwood's daughter - Kathry Kim Jae-young - Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Family Has two cats, George Straight Eyes (he's cross-eyed) and Tammy Whynot. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? Sorry! "They were part of his family, and vice versa." "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. His favorites, in no particular order, include the Luv Ya Blue Oilers of the late 1970s, the current Texans, the mid-1980s Astros and the back-to-back Rockets champions of the mid-1990s. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. It ends Thursday night, with Allens final sportscasts at 6 and 10 p.m.: six minutes, more or less, to wrap up the events of the day and to express his gratitude for a career that has spanned most of Houstons lifetime as a major league sports market. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. If you don't do it as a kid, the connection will never form. (Strickland) was my first sports producer. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. Brandon, whose real name is Winham Edward Branstetter, came to Houston in 1972 from Austin's KHFI-TV, where he had worked since 1969 as a weatherman and host of talk shows at 5 p.m. daily and on Friday nights. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. "I've got great doctors. Dave Ward, the longtime Houston television news anchor, says he was walking down the street one day years ago when a young boy rushed up to him and said, breathlessly: "You're Dave Ward! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. Born Robert Alan Egalnick, Allen was the son of Lee Egalnick, founder of the Karl Young League for youth baseball, and played the sport while growing up. I'm just as bad as the skid-row alcoholic when it comes to that.". "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. Hop's Post Game Hoops Discussion (Ole Miss), Roberts 85 honors wife with $8 Million Lead Aggie Park Gift, Join The Association at each football game this season. Things will get tighter. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. Keep you posted.". Death . All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He does a great job. Does anyone know whats going on? He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . At the same time, the combination of Ward, Brandon and Allen, with Carson and Fryer and, of course, Zindler, made Channel 13 the longtime Nielsen ratings leader among Houston newscasts. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. Here. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Genna and Brent Fincher, his grandchildren Mason and Hayden Fincher, his brother and sister-in-law Ken and Debbie Egalnick, niece Kristin Egalnick,. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. shara fryer left channel 13? He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. Jan Glenn Net Worth 2023, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography Tom Ford Don Nelson & Jan Glenn's Good Morning Houston years Watch on Jan Glenn net worth is $1.3 Million Jan Glenn Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Jan Glenn is an actress, known for Good Morning Houston (1979). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. - present) Jan Glenn (? "Bob is a fighter. Loved sports as a boy Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Who can complain?. Tragic. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. I didn't even know that he was sick! A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. It's funny you say that because I knew all these characters well since my parents always watched the local news and I absorbed it through osmosis. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. ). Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. Oilers, early rockets & Astros. 15,673 Views | When you have a small station, like KPXB being run from inside a larger station like KHOU, very often that smaller station gets bought by the larger one in a few years. Upload or insert images from URL. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. Sgt. Most of the media people were. He started his career in radio, then graduated to the TV screen in 1974, first as the weekend sports anchor. He was named sports director in 1975. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. And he did so much with Special Olympics and Sunshine Kids. VIDEO: Bob Allen with cancer patient and amputee Shelby Robin, VIDEO: Bob Allen checks in with Shelby Robin, who now helps children with cancer, VIDEO: Bob Allen covered some of the best athletes in the world, including a five-year-old diver, VIDEO: Bob Allen has a candid interview with Bum Phillips, VIDEO: Bob Allen asks viewers to get out and vote in 1976 election, VIDEO: Bob Allen takes on World Arm Wrestling Championships participants, VIDEO: Bob Allen's first report on Live at 5 focused on Nazi photographers at the Olympics, VIDEO: Bob Allen reports on the end of the Houston Aeros in 1978, VIDEO: Is the Houston Women's Hockey League as rough as the male league? "It helped me a lot.". Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. As I recall, some hustler was attempting to blackmail him, too. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. Bob's family issued the following statement: "On behalf of Bob Allen's family, we are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. G.W. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. VIDEO: Bob Allen was live in the locker room in 2005 when the Astros made it to the World Series. Family (1) Spouse ? In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. From the glory days of the Luv Ya Blue Houston Oilers-Earl Campbell era, to some low points when Bum Phillips was sacked, Bob was there. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. Channel 13 Sports Anchor Bob Allen chats with News Anchors Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller during a commercial break on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. According to the Nielsen Co., Channel 11 in May ranked second among English-language stations among all households for its 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. He demands quality.. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". Brandon, 46, came under investigation last year after a man complained to Houston police that he had been sexually assaulted at Brandon's townhome in southwest Houston. Do you know Bob Allen?" And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. Back when he was married to Jan Glenn from Good Morning Houston and they were sort of power couple in the city before that was a term used much. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. Don was hosting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade on Saturday with channel 13 so I don't think anything has happened to him thankfully! Let others know about your loved one's death. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. On the eve of his KTRK farewell, Bob Allen, left, prepares for one of Wednesdays broadcasts with longtime Channel 13 news anchor and colleague Dave Ward, whom Allen calls a good friend, one of the nicest people.. Try again. Bob Allen gets answers, VIDEO: Bob Allen's 1978 6pm sports report, Racing legend AJ Foyt talks to eyewitness news reporter Ted Ober about the passing of Bob Allen, David Nuno caught up with baseball great and Houstonian Roger Clemens to talk about Bob Allen, $100 bond set for catalytic converter theft suspect's evading charge, Man on parole for murder charged in connection to Leslie Obi's killing, Oak pollen already a big problem, but strong storms could wash it away. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. Strong commitment to news @ abc13.com or use the # abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook decision to leave air. 'S been fired to your photo volunteer list being named Houstons favorite by... 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