TV Shows. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. He has done so much with his reporting. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. where did you get that old article? - Spencer Tillman, "Inside the Game" co-host, "He has been such an institution. "I've got great doctors. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the #Allen family. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Alongside competitors like Craig Roberts, Gifford Nielsen and Mark Berman, he was part of one of the most stable periods for any major-market TV sports director contingent. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. We watched him on the news every night. Not quite sure, but the Chron archives note that about a year after the Ed Brandon fallout, Bob Boudreaux stopped anchoring Live at Five and was later told by his agent (from NYC) to shave his mustache. Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. 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. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. It showed every day. 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. Please try again later. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. 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. Last: How long do you want to ignore this user? He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. He was 70. 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. How in the hell did he get his job back? HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. She is a female celebrity. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. This is a carousel. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Always will be. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. There was a problem getting your location. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. 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 was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. - ?) Try again later. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? When will Erik start? Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Your link has been automatically embedded. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? I've got a lot to do. 1st chemo went well. Learn more about merges. Failed to remove flower. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. Bob is as tough as they come. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. But he also had a softer side. Brandon admitted later in a written statement that his drug dependency left him vulnerable to blackmail, and he elaborated Wednesday - two weeks after his release from a drug treatment program - on his ordeal. Year should not be greater than current year. citykid09, All rights reserved. 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. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. 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'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. Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Houston icon. 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). Please reset your password. 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. 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. 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. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. 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 left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. 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! Gonna beat this. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Who is Jan Glenn? 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. Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. 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." 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. I never heard the Bob Boudreax story, too bad you couldn't ask Dave Ward when he used to frequent "The Volcano" nightly. Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded . And he did so much with Special Olympics and Sunshine Kids. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Robert Allen (lexicographer) (born 1944), British lexicographer and author. "I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. 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. 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 @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. Your email address will not be published. No services are scheduled at this time. "He was the real deal when it came to the Sunshine Kids," Biggio said. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. I always thought he was rather cool. 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. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Bob was about all of that. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. 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. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. I guess he switched places. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, smiles after listening to a message from fans wishing him well while trying to prepare for the evening newscast. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. Required fields are marked *. 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. Verify and try again. Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. "I'm ready. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. I've got a lot of faith. "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. Coke addiction? Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He was named sports director in 1975. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Im still Bob Allen. And my money's on him.". #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. There was an error deleting this problem. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He also was a television junkie. Try again. Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. We were a band of characters, he said. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? Hop's Post Game Hoops Discussion (Ole Miss), Roberts 85 honors wife with $8 Million Lead Aggie Park Gift, Join The Association at each football game this season. No charges were filed. Thanks for your help! Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. 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. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. Menu. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Yep he is. 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. Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania. 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. Born Robert Alan Egalnick (his father, Lee Egalnick, founded the Karl Young League for youth baseball), Allen worked in radio after graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University before joining Channel 13 in July 1974. Keep you posted.". 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. 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. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. 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