Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. 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. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. Who is Jan Glenn? "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. Did he retire? You can always change this later in your Account settings. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. 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. Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Genna and Brent Fincher, his grandchildren Mason and Hayden Fincher, his brother and sister-in-law Ken and Debbie Egalnick, niece Kristin Egalnick, nephew Kenny Egalnick and great nephew- Kane Hutchison. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. TV Shows. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. He will be missed. VIDEO: Tribute to Bob Allen from Jamie's Hope Foundation. He was 70 years old. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. I generally switch channels when he comes on. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 368k members in the texas community. R.I.P. Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? Im still Bob Allen. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? VIDEO: Longtime Eyewitness Sports Director Bob Allen lost his battle with cancer at age 70. He will be missed. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. He has done so much with his reporting. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. Receive a notification when services are updated. "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. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. 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. "I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. Puh-leeze! This browser does not support getting your location. Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV from 1977-1991. ABC13's Shara Fryer takes on exciting new challenge, I did not see him say that he was leaving channel 13. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. 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! Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. GREAT NEWS! 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. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. 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. Now is the best time of my life. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. He has since been off the air a few times for heart problems and last year Tim Heller replaced him as the station's chief meteorologist, but Ed remains on the 6:00 newscast. In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. Among adults 25-54, it tied for second at 6 p.m. and was third at 10 p.m. Click through the gallery above for photos from Allen's career in Houston TV news. He was named sports director in 1975. (Dave Rossman photo). News operations are generally small parts of the overall television station. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. I still remember most of them. He was a bit gruff in the press box. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. 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. By He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Draloc, Inc. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Your link has been automatically embedded. yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. - ?) The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. Divorced from Bob Allen. Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. "I'll be back. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. & You were a good man. Oilers, early rockets & Astros. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. $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. Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 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). Verify and try again. Bob is survived by his daughter, Genna Fincher and her husband Brent; grandchildren, Mason and Hayden; brother, Ken Egalnick and his wife Debbie; niece, Kristin Egalnick; nephew, Kenny Egalnick; and great-nephew, Kane Hutchison. Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. - Dave Ward, Channel 13 anchor, "We work in a business that is dictated in large part by ego,and that was never a problem with Bob. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? Here picture has been gone now. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. 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. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. Hard to find anyone better. I've got a lot of faith. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. Display as a link instead, Rest In Peace Bob Allen. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. I did not know that about Ed! William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? 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. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. 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, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. 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. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. He was involved in stuff he was involved in." I had no clue about his cancer. "He was the real deal when it came to the Sunshine Kids," Biggio said. Try again later. I'd still be rooting for them. There was an error deleting this problem. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. 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! Sad news. "One of the best ever. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. He was loud and blustery on camera. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. As his health failed, among his final visitors were friends and co-workers, including former Channel 13 sports reporter Tim Melton and longtime sports radio anchor Barry Warner. Learn more about managing a memorial . There is a problem with your email/password. Cancer sucks. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. Definitely a Houston TV icon. 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. 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! I grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. He was a part of our lives. Most of the media people were. Family (1) Spouse ? He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Robert Glenn "Bob" has 8 jobs listed on their profile. 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. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. Police investigated but found no proof of that. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. She is a female celebrity. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. Truly one of the best. Death . 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.". cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. "It helped me a lot.". If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. My main goal is to continue to get physically healthy. 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? Bailey, the foundation's executive director, added, "It was his friendship and passion to give kids a little of their childhood back that moved us all so deeply. I generally don't enjoy his reports. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. Didn't he die a few years ago? He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. It showed every day. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. 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. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". 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. Learn more about merges. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. Weve updated the security on the site. "He went into it with that attitude. 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? Movies. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Could have waited for him to get liquored up, then hammer him for the info. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Good Morning Houston: With Fran Williams, Jan Glenn, Ed Brandon, Don Nelson. We have set your language to - Spencer Tillman, "Inside the Game" co-host, "He has been such an institution. ", "He brought us to tears," said Nelson. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. Allen's daughter, Genna Fincher, said in a statement, "We are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. We have lost a giant." 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. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. Robert Allen (lexicographer) (born 1944), British lexicographer and author. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. What's happening to Tom Koch? 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. He never looked his age. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. I don't know what illness she has. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. 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. (divorced) Trivia (2) Divorced from Jan Glenn. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. 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. All Rights Reserved. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. He was 70 years old. This is a carousel with slides. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." Try again later. But I think I told it like it was.. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Powered by Invision Community. 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. 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. 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. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. 2023 Maroon & White LP. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. No, not the news operation -- the running of the station. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". He was 70 years of age. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. The decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery.
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