He was a part of our lives. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Paste as plain text instead, Who can complain?. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. This account has been disabled. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. 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. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. How in the hell did he get his job back? Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? There was also talk of adding WWL-TV/New Orleans(4), and WWL-DT/New Orlenas(36) to the project, but last I heard that didn't get off the ground. 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. By 'He was the real deal' Menu. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. (Strickland) was my first sports producer. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. I always thought he was rather cool. Houston, Texas, USA, North America, Northern hemisphere, Earth, Inner asteroid belt, Solar system, Milky way galaxy, THIS universeat least Heights Native, now living on 8 wooded acres on Cedar Creek just south of Bastrop. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. Can anyone find the clip of him elbowing the guy while he's trying to give a live report after the Astros won the division? "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Loved sports as a boy #RIP. Bob is as tough as they come. Death . They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. Thank you Bob Allen. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. As he says goodbye to viewers, Allen, who announced last January he would leave the station after the Texans' 2012 season, also will part with longtime colleagues like anchor Dave Ward, news. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. J.C. Mosier said the decision not to file charges came after a months-long investigation by the department's vice division that included reviewing hours of videotapes, some of them homemade. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. Then we want to hear from you! Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. Bob Allen is married to ?. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". Oops, something didn't work. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. This is a carousel. On the other hand, I did always enjoy Alvin Van Black's "Alvin at Night" segments where he went to all the high society functions (in what must have been the world's largest tuxedo). The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. I noticed she had been missing from the morning news for a while but her picture was still on their website. 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. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. He died January 12 . 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. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. Let's do this," he said. If we went over the line, they would call us on it, but they let us be ourselves and think outside the box: Dont look at the other stations, but do what we thought was good and let them follow us.. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." His family said Allen peacefully died about 11 p.m. Wednesday. Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. 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. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This is a carousel. I had no clue about his cancer. 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.. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. Family (1) Spouse ? Brandon denied the allegations but later agreed to settle out-of-court for $3 ,500 when the man threatened to file a lawsuit over the alleged assault, said Houston private investigator Clyde Wilson, who was hired by Brandon to handle the settlement. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. GREAT NEWS! He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. Anderson Cancer Center. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. I did not know that about Ed! 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. In a 2013 interview, he said that at age 10 he rode his bicycle from the family home in West University Place to Channel 13's studios so he could meet news anchor Ray Conaway and sportscaster Guy Savage. Keep you posted.". Houston won't be the same without you. It showed every day. Failed to report flower. Did he retire? These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match. Do you know Bob Allen?" I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. He was 70 years of age. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. "They (vice officers) don't foresee any charges coming out of it.". for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the #Allen family. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. He also speaks fondly of sports reporter Bob Slovak, Texans Inside the Game co-host Spencer Tillman, former weatherman Ed Brandon, recently departed 13 Undercover reporter Wayne Dolcefino, former anchors Jan Carson and Shara Fryer, and current anchor Gina Gaston. Very nice to everyone involved. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. 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. Police investigated but found no proof of that. "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. Most of the media people were. When will Erik start? HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. VIDEO: Longtime Eyewitness Sports Director Bob Allen lost his battle with cancer at age 70. 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. Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. They have been married for 68 years. "I'm ready. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. "He went into it with that attitude. Ed got into a recovery program and he was out of broadcasting for a couple of years before Dan Patrick gave him a part time job doing some call-in shows on KSEV. "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. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. "He was the real deal when it came to the Sunshine Kids," Biggio said. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. citykid09, He will be missed. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. Bob was a true class act. Fred Newhouse, from left, Diane Englet and Bob Allen at NRG Stadium for the 2nd annual Fantasy Football Draft Night benefiting the Boys & Girls Harbor. He never looked his age. Definitely a Houston TV icon. Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. Sign up for service and obituary updates. When is his last day anchoring the 4pm newscast? And he did so much with Special Olympics and Sunshine Kids. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. Id still be rooting for them. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. We have lost a giant." 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. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. Marvin did it his way, Allen said. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. ). Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. When does he start? Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. From authors to animal handlers to animals having accidents on the set, from self help gurus to cooking segments with chefs, Don and Jan could handle anything. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. I've got a lot of faith. (Dave Rossman photo). His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. Gonna beat this. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. SPRINGFIELD - Robert V. Bob Drake, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at St. John's Hospital. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. Each item represents a team, memory or individual, all of which will be at the core of his book, And Bob Allen (a reference to his place at the end of Channel 13s newscast intro), a collaboration with former Chronicle columnist and KILT (610 AM) host John Lopez. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Bob is survived by his daughter, Genna Fincher and her husband Brent; grandchildren, Mason and Hayden; brother, Ken Egalnick and his wife Debbie; niece, Kristin Egalnick; nephew, Kenny Egalnick; and great-nephew, Kane Hutchison. Truly one of the best. Robert Glenn "Bob" has 8 jobs listed on their profile. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. Divorced from Bob Allen. 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Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. He was named sports director in 1975. Now is the best time of my life. Brandon admitted later in a written statement that his drug dependency left him vulnerable to blackmail, and he elaborated Wednesday - two weeks after his release from a drug treatment program - on his ordeal. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. Foyt. He put himself into both organizations." Cancer sucks. No services are scheduled at this time. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? 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.. He demands quality.. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. But I think I told it like it was.. He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. Tim is like a brother. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". where did you get that old article? Among adults 25-54, it tied for second at 6 p.m. and was third at 10 p.m. Click through the gallery above for photos from Allen's career in Houston TV news. Bob was about all of that. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. they later divorced. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. "He was like Dick Clark. 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). Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. Upload or insert images from URL. I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. Erik Barajas just did his first report for ABC 13 at the top of the 6:00 Newscast, I'm guessing he starts the 4PM Newscast tommorrow, but I could be wrong. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Please enter your email and password to sign in. That discussion will be part of his book, as will his observations on the role of local sports media coverage in a digital world dominated by KTRKs corporate cousin, ESPN. Don't overlook the possibility that your ancestor may have been married in a nearby county that was more convenient to them, or where other family members lived. John Glenn Allen III. Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." "One of the best ever. All Rights Reserved. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Allen, 66, is resigning not retiring, he notes with some emphasis to work on a book, start a media company, engage in public speaking and otherwise add to and document his role in the history of Houston sports and sports media reflected by the upstairs walls of his Neartown home. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." He was 70 years old. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. It was published knowledge at the time that an adult man had complained to police that he'd been sexually abused in an encounter with Ed. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. But I think I told it like it was." I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? I guess he switched places. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. Anyone hear why he left ABC13? ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. Allen said he would post updates of his condition on his Twitter feed, @boballenmedia, and on Facebook. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. We were a band of characters, he said. He was one of the few guys on TV I liked to watch. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. There was also talk of adding WWL-TV/New Orleans(4), and WWL-DT/New Orlenas(36) to the project, but last I heard that didn't get off the ground. $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. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." I'm taking things one day at a time.". Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. I generally don't enjoy his reports. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. There was a problem getting your location. 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