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. He became even more familiar with the farming community after marrying his wife Teresa, who grew up on a farm near Osawatomie. Let's do this," he said. 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. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Tim is like a brother. 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. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. 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. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. He has done so much with his reporting. 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 had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. The family of three expanded further when Glenn and his wife Jill welcomed their second child, a baby boy, Isley Ray Howerton in August 2014. Foyt. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. 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. Tickets from the Colt .45s first game in 1962 and a Beatles show in 1965 which he watched from backstage at the Sam Houston Coliseum attest to his tenure as a lifetime Houstonian. He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. Add to your scrapbook. Bob Allen. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? What do you mean by remote control. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. For now proud to be worlds oldest Sunshine Kid! Divorced from Bob Allen. "He had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. He was 70 years old. 1-ranked newscast in town. He was 70 years old. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I don't watch much morning television, so forgive my ignorance, but is Johnathan Walton still doing his schtick on 11? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston icon. She is a female celebrity. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. - present) Jan Glenn (? He use to do funny reports for KTRK. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. ). 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. Bob Allen was such a television junkie that at age 10, he rode his bicycle from the family home in West University to the studios of KTRK (Channel 13) just so he could wander the halls and gawk at news anchor Ray Conaway and sportscaster Guy Savage. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. Cancer sucks. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I think Ed has earned his. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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! TV Shows. 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. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. A system error has occurred. 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,. I guess he switched places. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. 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). Your link has been automatically embedded. Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. R.I.P. 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. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. 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! Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. VIDEO: Longtime Eyewitness Sports Director Bob Allen lost his battle with cancer at age 70. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. Let others know about your loved one's death. Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? Sign up for service and obituary updates. Make sure that the file is a photo. & You were a good man. Anyone hear why he left ABC13? Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". 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. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. John Glenn Allen III. 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, nephew Kenny Egalnick and great nephew- Kane Hutchison. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 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. But the star of his memories, he said, is the late Marvin Zindler. My main goal is to continue to get physically healthy. When it was completed, KHOU/Houston(11), KHOU-DT/Houston(31), KPXB/Conroe(49), KPXB-DT/Conroe(5), WFAA/Dallas(8), WFAA-DT/Dallas(9), KENS/San Antonio(5), KENS-DT(55)/San Antonio, KVUE/Austin(24), KVUE-DT/Austin(33), and KBEJ/Fredericksburg(2) were all to be run by remote control from Dallas. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. #RIP. that news is older than my daughter! ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). 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. As a native of Houston, he said in 2013 that he struggled to balance his feelings as a fan with his obligations as a reporter. I always thought he was rather cool. Truly one of the best. Former television weatherman Ed Brandon said Wednesday a 10-year cocaine habit left him as addicted as a "skid-row alcoholic," but he denied the rumors of sexual improprieties that have circulated around him. He was 70. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. It would only eliminate about 10 jobs at each station. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. "You fought hard. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. Police investigated but found no proof of that. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. You cannot paste images directly. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974. I've got a lot of faith. - Gifford Nielsen, former KHOU sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my hometown. 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. If he is gone, Don and 13 may not have had a say in the matter. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Failed to delete memorial. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. He cared what people thought and didnt care what they thought. Brandon said his recovery was helped along, though, by the cards and letters he received from people who had watched him during his 17 years with Channel 13. His voice will be missed. No services are scheduled at this time. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Allen joined Channel 11 in April 2013 after 38 years at KTRK (Channel 13), where he was one of the longest-tenured sports directors in the industry's history. If you don't do it as a kid, the connection will never form. When will Erik start? I've got a lot to do. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. After graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University, he began his career at KPRC (950 AM) and joined Channel 13 in July 1974 as a weekend anchor. Very nice to everyone involved. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. As his health failed, among his final visitors were friends and co-workers, including former Channel 13 sports reporter Tim Melton and longtime sports radio anchor Barry Warner. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. Movies. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. Thanks for your help! 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. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Let us know your favorite memories of Don and why you're his biggest fan. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. Also known asGlenn M Jan IncludesAddress(4) Phone(4) See Results Jan Glenn, 52 Resides in York, SC Lived InRock Hill SC Related ToJustin Glenn, Kristy Glenn, Sondra Glenn, Mark Glenn Also known asJanet F Glenn IncludesAddress(2) Phone(1) Email(1) See Results Jan M Glenn, 60 Resides in Tonganoxie, KS Lived InTopeka KS A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. Or at least that was true until this year. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. Alongside competitors like Craig Roberts, Gifford Nielsen and Mark Berman, he was part of one of the most stable periods for any major-market TV sports director contingent. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Didn't know about this either. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. I'd still be rooting for them. William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Damn. ABC13's Shara Fryer takes on exciting new challenge, I did not see him say that he was leaving channel 13. Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. $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. where did you get that old article? 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. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. "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. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. 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. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. He will be missed. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. Hes like a son, he said. wow, she's been there forever. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. This is a carousel. More about Marriage Records in Missouri: Marriage records are held by the county recorder of deeds. - Spencer Tillman, "Inside the Game" co-host, "He has been such an institution. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. But I think I told it like it was.. 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. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. Learn more about merges. 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. "Now his cause is beating cancer. 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. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. All rights reserved. I still remember most of them. We were a band of characters, he said. "I loved working with him," Melton said. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history.

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