document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He has done so much with his reporting. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. He's been here for a million years. He put himself into both organizations." 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. All rights reserved. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the #Allen family. Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. Hard to believe he was on the air for almost 40 years. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. Draloc, Inc. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. We were a band of characters, he said. 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." He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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,. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? (Dave Rossman photo). Who is Jan Glenn? He was involved in stuff he was involved in." Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. Display as a link instead, A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. R.I.P. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. Truly one of the best. He does a great job. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. I don. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? 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. 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. 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. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. ", "He brought us to tears," said Nelson. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. 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. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. For now proud to be worlds oldest Sunshine Kid! "I'll be back. wow, she's been there forever. Puh-leeze! 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. From left: Scott Gertner, Kim Padgett and Bob Allen at the 32nd annual Escape Celebrity Serve Benefit at Tony's restaurant Sunday April 28, 2013. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. Didn't know about this either. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. I've got a lot to do. Bob Allen is known for ESPN SportsCentury (1999). Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. "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. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. Resend Activation Email. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." 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. 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. I remember being out in the 1970s, and a young boy ran up to me and said, 'You're Dave Ward! Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. Sgt. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. 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.. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. Failed to report flower. If he is gone, Don and 13 may not have had a say in the matter. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. I'm in shock. Hard to find anyone better. I wouldn't think KTRK would fire him. Family (1) Spouse ? Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. - ?) If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? 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. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. Weve updated the security on the site. 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.. Bob Allen is married to ?. This browser does not support getting your location. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. Divorced from Bob Allen. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. (divorced) Trivia (2) Divorced from Jan Glenn. He will be missed. I did not know that about Ed! . I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. No services are scheduled at this time. Clear editor. 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. We have lost a giant." He was named sports director in 1975. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. 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. I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. Paste as plain text instead, He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. Most of the media people were. All Rights Reserved. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. Foyt. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. 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). With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. Ed got into a recovery program and he was out of broadcasting for a couple of years before Dan Patrick gave him a part time job doing some call-in shows on KSEV. 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. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. Try again later. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. 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. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. But I think I told it like it was." He cared what people thought and didnt care what they thought. Bob was a really good guy. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. There was an error deleting this problem. "I loved working with him," Melton said. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." We have set your language to 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. He was one of the few guys on TV I liked to watch. According to the Nielsen Co., Channel 11 in May ranked second among English-language stations among all households for its 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. "I think I was honest," he said. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. 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. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. 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! GREAT NEWS! But he also had a softer side. (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) His voice will be missed. Gonna beat this. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. "He went into it with that attitude. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. 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. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. 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. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. Personality Profile. While chronicling some of the most memorable moments in Houston sports history, he also became a friend and benefactor to dozens of young men and women through his work with the Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. http://www.tvjobs.com/cgi-bin/onthemove/arp;TYPE=Show+All. 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? I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. "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.". 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. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. I didn't even know that he was sick! "You fought hard. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. that news is older than my daughter! Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. John Glenn Allen III. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. 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) For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? I always thought he was rather cool. Id still be rooting for them. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. (? 'He was the real deal' I don't know what illness she has. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He was a bit gruff in the press box. 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. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! 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. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "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. If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. 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! Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. Your email address will not be published. He was 70 years of age. A system error has occurred. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. VIDEO: Longtime Eyewitness Sports Director Bob Allen lost his battle with cancer at age 70. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. You cannot paste images directly. Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". 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You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. 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. Wow, This is shocking. 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. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. Let others know about your loved one's death. No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. "Now his cause is beating cancer. Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. Pasted as rich text. Do you know Bob Allen?" Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. Houston, Texas, USA, North America, Northern hemisphere, Earth, Inner asteroid belt, Solar system, Milky way galaxy, THIS universeat least Heights Native, now living on 8 wooded acres on Cedar Creek just south of Bastrop. 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. "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. Loved sports as a boy Please enter your email and password to sign in. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. 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