Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in 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. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was 70 years old. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. Bob spent 38 years as part of our family at Eyewitness News, ending his career with ABC13 as our Sports Director in January 2013. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. "I'm ready. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." In lieu of customary remembrances and for those desiring, his family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in his name be directed to the Sunshine Kids, 2814 Virginia St., Houston, TX, 77098. ABC13's Shara Fryer takes on exciting new challenge, I did not see him say that he was leaving channel 13. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. I got tired of making the same mistakes with people and things, so I talked to a person who was really helpful, and lights have started coming on. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. Wow, This is shocking. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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 early Thursday after a 16-month battle with cancer. Do you know Bob Allen?" 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. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." Clear editor. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. 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. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. 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 had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. I don't know what illness she has. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. SPRINGFIELD - Robert V. Bob Drake, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at St. John's Hospital. Hard to find anyone better. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. http://www.tvjobs.com/cgi-bin/onthemove/arp;TYPE=Show+All. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. The daunting thing is creating my own structure.. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. 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 director Dave Strickland, sports producer Joe Gleason and reporter Tim Melton, who has been on medical leave since suffering a stroke in 2011. Who is Jan Glenn? For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? Thank you Bob Allen. Family (1) Spouse ? "I've got great doctors. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . Unfortunately that was many beers ago Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? they later divorced. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. Hes like a son, he said. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. As a kid in his own right, Allen, born Robert Alan Egalnick (his father, Lee Egalnick, founded the Karl Young League for youth baseball), worked in radio after graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University before joining Channel 13 in July 1974. Damn. Oilers, early rockets & Astros. He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? 24 Texas A&M staves off comeback bid by Ole Miss for 14th SEC win, 400m star Tierra Robinson-Jones looks back on emotional SEC Indoors, Catching up with former Texas A&M wide receiver Jason Carter, Standout 2025 DL Dilan Battle is seeing his recruitment take off. "He was the real deal when it came to the Sunshine Kids," Biggio said. "He went into it with that attitude. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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.. When will Erik start? He was named sports director in 1975. He also was a television junkie. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Allen said Sunday night that doctors had been monitoring his health for several months for a precursor to the disease, a type of immune system cancer, and a firm diagnosis came earlier this month. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. What's happening to Tom Koch? With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. In a message posted to his @BobAllenKHOU account on Twitter several hours after word of his condition was announced Monday afternoon by Channel 11, the sportscaster wrote, "Overwhelmed by your well wishes. There is a problem with your email/password. No, not the news operation -- the running of the station. Sports anchor Bob Allen, left, talks with news anchor Len Cannon, right, as Allen prepares for his first appearance on the 6 pm broadcast for KHOU-TV Channel 11, 1945 Allen Parkway, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Houston. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Add to your scrapbook. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. He was involved in stuff he was involved in." ). VIDEO: Longtime Eyewitness Sports Director Bob Allen lost his battle with cancer at age 70. This really shows you guys that, YES! 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. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. Houston icon. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. We were a band of characters, he said. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. Brandon studied radio-TV at the University of Texas, and his first jobs were as a radio disc jockey on stations in Texarkana and Longview. But he also had a softer side. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. - ?) 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. 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Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? Glenn Allen Youngkin (born December 9, 1966) is an American businessman and politician, currently serving as the 74th governor of Virginia since January 15, 2022. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. citykid09, There was an error deleting this problem. Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". To use this feature, use a newer browser. Oops, something didn't work. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. I'd still be rooting for them. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. Ill talk about the viewers who have been so great to me and the athletes Ive been friends with and just thank everybody for letting me be a part of their lives for nearly 39 years, he said. Weve updated the security on the site. You were always there. Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. Wondered that myself. 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. Resend Activation Email. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Personality Profile. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. 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. He will be missed. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. Over the years, Allen won many awards, including being named Houstons favorite sportscaster by readers of The Houston Chronicle. Didn't know about this either. He didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. I've got a lot of faith. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! . Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Bob was a true class act. I still remember most of them. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. We have set your language to Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. KTRK has a new 11:00 anchor: ERIK BARAJAS joins KTRK in Houston as the weekday 4 PM anchor from weekend anchor at KSAT in San Antonio. Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 Bob is as tough as they come. The part that would be run by remote control is an area known as "master control" or "local air control" where programs are played back, commericals are inserted, network programs are aired, network and syndicated feeds are recorded, etc Houston would be left with the news operation, sales, and local management. He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. 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. based on information from your browser. He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. 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. Keep you posted.". Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). Failed to remove flower. Failed to delete memorial. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. Oops, we were unable to send the email. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. I've got a lot to do. 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. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. I don. Allen said his transplant would come from a donor, which Dr. Mims said "is transplanting somebody else's immune system into you to help fight the tumor. He has done so much with his reporting. Anyone hear why he left ABC13? 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. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He demands quality.. Bob was about all of that. I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania. I guess he switched places. Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. Cancer sucks. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. TV Shows. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. Jan Glenn is the philanthropist and humanitarian who is deeply concerned about the state of the world, for which she has great compassion and idealism. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. 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. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. Here picture has been gone now. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. 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. 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. 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? 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. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. Or at least that was true until this year. R.I.P. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? Yes but I rarely found him that funny. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. 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). KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. bob allen replaced dan lovett in about 74. jan came along from about 76 to 79. i had the question of whether there were dual anchors at both 6 or 10 or just one newscast. "It helped me a lot.". I noticed she had been missing from the morning news for a while but her picture was still on their website. Foyt. #RIP. Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. 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. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. 1-ranked newscast in town. Lee Bennett (Garber) Archie Berdahl (T. Tucker) Ernie Bernhardt (Kenton, Miller-McKinley) Art Berry (Gordon) Frank Bessinger (Noble) Rose Blaine (Lyman) Janet Blair (Kemp) Charlie Blake (Hallett) Meredith Blake (Ayres) As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," 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.. Try again later. Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. No charges were filed. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. He worked at KSEV for more than a year rebuilding his credibility and reputation, until KTRK decided to take him back in his old job on a probationary basis. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. When is his last day anchoring the 4pm newscast? tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. 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. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. 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). My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. He was shown the door after his brief visit that day, but he returned in 1974 to begin one of the most remarkable runs in local TV annals: 38 1/2 years at the same station, most of that time as the sports director on the No. #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Oilers great Elvin Bethea, left, cooks Cheese Grits Souffle with Allen at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala at The Summit, former home of the Rockets. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. He was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, the son of William Glenn and Gertrude Evelyn Marion Drake. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. S Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect a celebrity I used drugs 10. 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