cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. "I'm not scared. I would like to get back into radio, and I would like to do shows that get into the mind of athletes not just what they did on the field but what made them what they were, what happened when it was all over for them, he said. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. Even so, Ed was out at KTRK because of his cocaine addiction. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. Failed to report flower. 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. Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. 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! There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. I didn't even know that he was sick! Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. "I think I was honest," he said. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Tim is like a brother. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. He demands quality.. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. He was 70 years old. 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. $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. We consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to work alongside Bob and learn so much from him during his tenure atKHOU11. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. Doctors have recommended three to six rounds of chemotherapy to reduce the extent of the disease, which has spread to his lymph nodes, followed by radiation and, "down the road a little bit," he said, a potential stem cell transplant to replace his immune system. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. 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.. We have set your language to It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. the smiling faces behind the camera who bring you the "local" and national news and weather have troubled lives- just like any other human being! Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. I did not know that about Ed! Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. 15,673 Views | 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. Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. 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. No services are scheduled at this time. 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 Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. "He had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. He's been here for a million years. And my money's on him.". 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.. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. I don. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. 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All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. He was 70 years old. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She is a female celebrity. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. I'm just as bad as the skid-row alcoholic when it comes to that.". 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. 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) "One of the best ever. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. There was an error deleting this problem. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. 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. I've got a lot of faith. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. Or at least that was true until this year. "We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. 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. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. Then we want to hear from you! He use to do funny reports for KTRK. Thanks for the memories all these years! In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. You know Bob Allen!' He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? Who is Jan Glenn? But I think I told it like it was.. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. Several people have been expressing their condolences on social media and sharing memories of Allen. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. When will Erik start? Try again later. Robert Glenn "Bob" has 8 jobs listed on their profile. It's just a long ride.". VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. - ?) Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. 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. 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. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. Your email address will not be published. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. 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 breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. I wouldn't think KTRK would fire him. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Sorry! Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. Loved sports as a boy Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. 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. Anderson Cancer Center. They have been married for 68 years. A system error has occurred. Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? Longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen underwent his first round of chemotherapy Monday for a form of T-cell lymphoma and said he will take a leave of absence from KHOU (Channel 11) while he undergoes treatment at M.D. I don't watch much morning television, so forgive my ignorance, but is Johnathan Walton still doing his schtick on 11? He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." "I loved working with him," Melton said. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. Menu. VIDEO: Longtime Eyewitness Sports Director Bob Allen lost his battle with cancer at age 70. 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? Now is the best time of my life. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. A lot of people have gone through this. All Rights Reserved. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). I had no clue about his cancer. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. He was involved in stuff he was involved in." jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. He was 70 years of age. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. G.W. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . Learn more about merges. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. We were a band of characters, he said. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Try again. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. Kelly Cripe, from left, Bob Allen, Bob Boudreaux and Jennie Moroney at a birthday party for Tillman Fertitta at Fertitta's home Friday June 22,2007. Im still Bob Allen. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. He was a bit gruff in the press box. Powered by Invision Community. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. We watched him on the news every night. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. There is a problem with your email/password. That's something Ed is very good at, because he did a daytime call-in show on KTRH back in the mid and late 70s, in addition to his weather gig at KTRK. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? "I'm ready for the fight, and I welcome any prayers that they have and hope to see them back on TV as soon as I can.". No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? 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. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. Try again later. He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. 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. Most of the media people were. He also was a television junkie. This account has been disabled. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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). Clear editor. 52 Replies | They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. it was generally decided that his being close friends with dave ward saved his job, along with the obvious reason that he was well perceived by the public. Although, for years there have been people of the opinion that KHOU's news content is dictated by remote control from the mothership in Dallas, but that's a discussion for another time. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. The duo announced they were expecting their first child in July 2011. This browser does not support getting your location. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. He does a great job. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. R.I.P. Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 "It helped me a lot.". In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. Oilers, early rockets & Astros. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. 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. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. VIDEO: Tribute to Bob Allen from Jamie's Hope Foundation. The daunting thing is creating my own structure.. If he is gone, Don and 13 may not have had a say in the matter. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. Robert Allen (lexicographer) (born 1944), British lexicographer and author. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? He put himself into both organizations." Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. http://www.tvjobs.com/cgi-bin/onthemove/arp;TYPE=Show+All. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. Keep you posted.". All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Structural Info Facts 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. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). "He went into it with that attitude. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. 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. William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. I'm in shock. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. Damn. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." T-cell lymphoma is a variety of blood cancer that derives from the abnormal growth of T cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune system. I've got a lot to do. Upload or insert images from URL. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. Here picture has been gone now. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. His voice will be missed. I think that what Ed wants to do at this point is go forward with his life, to put those problems behind him and get back to work at what he loves doing.". I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". 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. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Thank you Bob Allen. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. You cannot paste images directly. 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." Failed to remove flower. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. Do you know Bob Allen?" Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! Hes like a son, he said. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. You can always change this later in your Account settings. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. & You were a good man. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". Rest In Peace Bob Allen. 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