- Dave Ward, Channel 13 anchor, "We work in a business that is dictated in large part by ego,and that was never a problem with Bob. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. 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). Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Search above to list available cemeteries. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. You know Bob Allen!' Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Personality Profile. 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. Your link has been automatically embedded. He will be missed. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974. At the time, he said, he was aware of the swirl of rumors that began to circulate throughout the city, but said the hospital environment insulated him from the full impact. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 3 of 32 4 of 32 Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. 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. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. 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. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. He was a bit gruff in the press box. citykid09, I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. Sorry! They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. Does anyone know whats going on? He also has done a lot more than just the morning traffic reports, such as weather reports, feature stories, and cohosting the old Good Morning Houston morning show. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Very nice to everyone involved. Brandon, cheerful and upbeat in his first public interview since he abruptly resigned from KTRK -Channel 13 earlier this year, said he is taking it "one day at a time" in an effort to kick the habit. We have set your language to Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. Hes like a son, he said. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. I have my doubts about your information, because KTRK wouldn't have even considered letting him come back if there had been even a HINT of pedophilia. He was loud and blustery on camera. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. 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. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. I grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. 2023 Maroon & White LP. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. Add to your scrapbook. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. This account has been disabled. Bob Allen. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. that news is older than my daughter! 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. How in the hell did he get his job back? Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I still remember most of them. 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. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. ). Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. 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. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. A lot of people have gone through this. Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. More about Marriage Records in Missouri: Marriage records are held by the county recorder of deeds. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. VIDEO: Tribute to Bob Allen from Jamie's Hope Foundation. All rights reserved. Bob Allen is married to ?. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. shara fryer left channel 13? I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. But I think I told it like it was.. 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. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. 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. Puh-leeze! 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. I generally don't enjoy his reports. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. Sad to hear, I grew up watching Bob on Channel 13. 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). "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. 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. When does he start? He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. Draloc, Inc. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. Family (1) Spouse ? Try again later. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. 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. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. It's just a long ride.". Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. 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. He was named sports director in 1975. 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. 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"Like any tumor, something goes wrong in a single cell and it begins to grow abnormally," said Dr. Martha Mims, chief of the hematology and oncology section at Baylor College of Medicine. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. ABC13's Shara Fryer takes on exciting new challenge, I did not see him say that he was leaving channel 13. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. 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. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. 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. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? He received a stem cell transplant in December and in February said he was cancer-free before complications developed in recent weeks. 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. Keep you posted.". based on information from your browser. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. 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. Last: How long do you want to ignore this user? "They were part of his family, and vice versa." Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Several people have been expressing their condolences on social media and sharing memories of Allen. 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. Or at least that was true until this year. 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. He was 70 years old. 1st chemo went well. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. I've got a lot to do. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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) "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. 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! . KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. Houston icon. No charges were filed. Who is Jan Glenn? Anyone hear why he left ABC13? (Dave Rossman photo). Sad news. 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. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". Most of the media people were. 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? Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. #RIP. I never heard the Bob Boudreax story, too bad you couldn't ask Dave Ward when he used to frequent "The Volcano" nightly. Here picture has been gone now. 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. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. What do you mean by remote control. 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. I did not know that about Ed! Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) News operations are generally small parts of the overall television station. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. 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. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. "In this case, it would be a tumor of the T lymphocytes.". 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. Oops, something didn't work. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. If he is gone, Don and 13 may not have had a say in the matter. 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. Cancer sucks. I didn't even know that he was sick! He does a great job. Then we want to hear from you! Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. "We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. He was a part of our lives. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. "I'm sure I started out as the typical person who was making a lot of money and was presented with this attractive way to escape life's problems. - Gifford Nielsen, former KHOU sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my hometown. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. I remember being out in the 1970s, and a young boy ran up to me and said, 'You're Dave Ward! 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. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. Bob was a true class act. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. I guess he switched places. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. Bob is as tough as they come. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Wow, This is shocking. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. There is a problem with your email/password. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. I always thought he was rather cool. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He started his career in radio, then graduated to the TV screen in 1974, first as the weekend sports anchor. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. Sgt. Tim is like a brother. Bailey, the foundation's executive director, added, "It was his friendship and passion to give kids a little of their childhood back that moved us all so deeply. 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. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. Required fields are marked *. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. But the star of his memories, he said, is the late Marvin Zindler. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". 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. Your email address will not be published. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. By He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. 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.. She is a female celebrity. All Rights Reserved. Anderson Cancer Center. 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. Houston won't be the same without you. 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. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. I don. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. He also was a television junkie. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. 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 had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. Gonna beat this. His voice will be missed. It would only eliminate about 10 jobs at each station. Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11.