I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. You can post now and register later. 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's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. 1st chemo went well. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. This really shows you guys that, YES! I never heard the Bob Boudreax story, too bad you couldn't ask Dave Ward when he used to frequent "The Volcano" nightly. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). All Rights Reserved. "I'm ready. "One of the best ever. 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. Failed to report flower. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. It would only eliminate about 10 jobs at each station. Allen did not specify the variety of T-cell lymphoma for which he is being treated, but he said doctors described it as an aggressive strain of the disease that affects about six people out of a million. He was loud and blustery on camera. Hes like a son, he said. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. Coke addiction? R.I.P. He put himself into both organizations." Resend Activation Email. Yep he is. Verify and try again. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. 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. I don. Here picture has been gone now. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. That meant a reunion for Nelson who got to catch up with the likes of Jan Carson, Jan Glenn, Shara Fryer, Debbie Johnson, Don Kobos and others. He will be missed. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. 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. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. 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. 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. I think I was honest, he said. I always thought he was rather cool. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the #Allen family. Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? What do you mean by remote control. Sad to hear, I grew up watching Bob on Channel 13. "Now his cause is beating cancer. 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. Movies. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. Menu. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. 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. Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . (divorced) Trivia (2) Divorced from Jan Glenn. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. You know Bob Allen!' There was an error deleting this problem. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. Damn. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. 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. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. based on information from your browser. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. 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. Thanks for your help! Truly one of the best. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. 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.. - ?) This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. Good Morning Houston: With Fran Williams, Jan Glenn, Ed Brandon, Don Nelson. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? 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. For more than 38 years at Channel 13, working alongside Ward and his other colleagues as one of the nation's longest-tenured sports anchors, Allen was the nightly pipeline to the Oilers, Astros and Rockets and other pro, college and high school teams for hundreds of thousands of viewers on Houston's most-watched newscasts. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. Bob was a really good guy. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. When is his last day anchoring the 4pm newscast? Did he retire? I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. I've got a lot to do. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. Bob is as tough as they come. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? Didn't know about this either. 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. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. He will be missed. Please try again later. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. "He was like Dick Clark. She is a female celebrity. 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. Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. 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Try again. At the same time, the combination of Ward, Brandon and Allen, with Carson and Fryer and, of course, Zindler, made Channel 13 the longtime Nielsen ratings leader among Houston newscasts. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? His voice will be missed. They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. 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. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. Your previous content has been restored. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. Bob was about all of that. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. I guess he switched places. No services are scheduled at this time. KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. 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. They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. He was 70 years of age. "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. Can anyone find the clip of him elbowing the guy while he's trying to give a live report after the Astros won the division? 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). 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. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Oilers great Elvin Bethea, left, cooks Cheese Grits Souffle with Allen at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala at The Summit, former home of the Rockets. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. Personality Profile. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. 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. 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. 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. He started his career in radio, then graduated to the TV screen in 1974, first as the weekend sports anchor. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Let others know about your loved one's death. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. 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. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. "He had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. You were always there. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Thanks for the memories all these years! Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. Cancer sucks. He was 70 years old. Who can complain?. Let's do this," 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. Over the years, Allen won many awards, including being named Houstons favorite sportscaster by readers of The Houston Chronicle. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. Based on years of extensive research conducted in Wales, this work consists of genealogical notices of Welsh emigrants to Pennsylvania, mainly between 1682 and 1700. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. #RIP. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. Houston icon. Anderson Cancer Center. 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. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. Bob Allen gets answers, VIDEO: Bob Allen's 1978 6pm sports report, Racing legend AJ Foyt talks to eyewitness news reporter Ted Ober about the passing of Bob Allen, David Nuno caught up with baseball great and Houstonian Roger Clemens to talk about Bob Allen, $100 bond set for catalytic converter theft suspect's evading charge, Man on parole for murder charged in connection to Leslie Obi's killing, Oak pollen already a big problem, but strong storms could wash it away. John Glenn Allen III. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. He was 70 years old. I don't know what illness she has. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. It showed every day. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. Learn more about merges. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. I can never look at him the same way! See also or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. I grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. 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. Your link has been automatically embedded. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. 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'm just as bad as the skid-row alcoholic when it comes to that.". Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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) Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. 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! Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. And my money's on him.". Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. I had no clue about his cancer. 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. Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Year should not be greater than current year. Try again later. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. $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. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. A system error has occurred. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. "You fought hard. Weve updated the security on the site. Things will get tighter. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. Hard to find anyone better. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. Then we want to hear from you! It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. Display as a link instead, This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. As he prepared to begin treatment, Allen said he was prepared for the fight and confident of his ability to battle the disease and, at some point, to return to the air. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. 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