Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. There was a problem getting your location. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. Now is the best time of my life. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." When does he start? Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." Yes but I rarely found him that funny. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. All Rights Reserved. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. She is a female celebrity. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. 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. 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. Thank you Bob Allen. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. Sgt. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. Upload or insert images from URL. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. Very nice to everyone involved. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. 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. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). If you don't do it as a kid, the connection will never form. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. 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. We have set your language to He will be missed. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". 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? John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. 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). Receive a notification when services are updated. SPRINGFIELD - Robert V. Bob Drake, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at St. John's Hospital. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. 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. The decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery. We watched him on the news every night. Erik Barajas just did his first report for ABC 13 at the top of the 6:00 Newscast, I'm guessing he starts the 4PM Newscast tommorrow, but I could be wrong. 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,. ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. I can never look at him the same way! Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. This is a carousel. Allen said he would post updates of his condition on his Twitter feed, @boballenmedia, and on Facebook. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. http://www.tvjobs.com/cgi-bin/onthemove/arp;TYPE=Show+All. Even so, Ed was out at KTRK because of his cocaine addiction. "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. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. I did not know that about Ed! I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. 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. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. And my money's on him.". i think don nelson was on "dialing for dollars" on channel 13 before he was on the news. "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. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". 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. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. Bob's family issued the following statement: "On behalf of Bob Allen's family, we are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. 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. 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. He's been here for a million years. Thanks for your help! Pasted as rich text. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. 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 did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. 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. "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.". Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Family (1) Spouse ? Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". He was previously married to Jan Glenn. I don. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. Do you know Bob Allen?" Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. You cannot paste images directly. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. 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. When will Erik start? I don't know what illness she has. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. they later divorced. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Bob Allen. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? What is the Bob Boudreaux story? I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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. 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'm in shock. 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. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. Oops, we were unable to send the email. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. 15,673 Views | Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. 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. "I loved working with him," Melton said. I'm taking things one day at a time.". KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Learn more about managing a memorial . Keep you posted.". You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. ABC13's Shara Fryer takes on exciting new challenge, I did not see him say that he was leaving channel 13. 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. Menu. Coke addiction? Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. Truly one of the best. At the time, he said, he was aware of the swirl of rumors that began to circulate throughout the city, but said the hospital environment insulated him from the full impact. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. There was an error deleting this problem. In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. 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. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. You can post now and register later. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Id still be rooting for them. Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. 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. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Hard to believe he was on the air for almost 40 years. That's something Ed is very good at, because he did a daytime call-in show on KTRH back in the mid and late 70s, in addition to his weather gig at KTRK. He didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. I guess he switched places. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". Im still Bob Allen. 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 Then we want to hear from you! 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. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. wow, she's been there forever. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Bob was a true class act. Houston won't be the same without you. 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. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. He was 70 years old. Here. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. I'm just as bad as the skid-row alcoholic when it comes to that.". It was published knowledge at the time that an adult man had complained to police that he'd been sexually abused in an encounter with Ed. - 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. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. What's happening to Tom Koch? Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. They have been married for 68 years. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. Brandon said his recovery was helped along, though, by the cards and letters he received from people who had watched him during his 17 years with Channel 13. Jan Glenn is the philanthropist and humanitarian who is deeply concerned about the state of the world, for which she has great compassion and idealism. "I'm not scared. He was 70 years old. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. 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. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. "In this case, it would be a tumor of the T lymphocytes.". 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. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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! He was one of the few guys on TV I liked to watch. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. 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! He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. (Dave Rossman photo). 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) I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). Display as a link instead, All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. 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. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). . "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. Allen, 66, is resigning not retiring, he notes with some emphasis to work on a book, start a media company, engage in public speaking and otherwise add to and document his role in the history of Houston sports and sports media reflected by the upstairs walls of his Neartown home. 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. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bob is as tough as they come. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. 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