With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. 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. 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 grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. Anderson Cancer Center. Pasted as rich text. 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. 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 always thought he was rather cool. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. 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. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. I can never look at him the same way! It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". Receive a notification when services are updated. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. Ill talk about the viewers who have been so great to me and the athletes Ive been friends with and just thank everybody for letting me be a part of their lives for nearly 39 years, he said. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. Resend Activation Email. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. By In a 2013 interview, he said that at age 10 he rode his bicycle from the family home in West University Place to Channel 13's studios so he could meet news anchor Ray Conaway and sportscaster Guy Savage. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. He will be missed. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. But I think I told it like it was.. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I generally don't enjoy his reports. 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. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. I did not know that about Ed! Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. Please try again later. He was 70 years of age. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. "I'll be back. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. Wondered that myself. Most of the media people were. "I've got great doctors. Then we want to hear from you! He was 70 years old. He has done so much with his reporting. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Divorced from Bob Allen. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. . Anyone hear why he left ABC13? A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. 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. When you have a small station, like KPXB being run from inside a larger station like KHOU, very often that smaller station gets bought by the larger one in a few years. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Sad news. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. shara fryer left channel 13? His contract with Channel 13 prohibits new television, radio or Internet jobs until later in the spring, but he said he has signed on with the Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency and hopes to begin public speaking, which is allowed under his agreement. It's just a long ride.". He cared what people thought and didnt care what they thought. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. ABC13's Shara Fryer takes on exciting new challenge, I did not see him say that he was leaving channel 13. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. 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,. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Bob was a really good guy. Channel 13's competitors rolled out a number of counterparts to Bob Allen during his more than three decades as sports director: KPRC (Channel 2): Bill Worrell, Ron Franklin, Craig Roberts, Chris Wragge, Randy McIlvoy. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. Please reset your password. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." He demands quality.. 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Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV from 1977-1991. 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. Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. Bob Allen is married to ?. 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). He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. He didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. This is a carousel. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. TV Shows. 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. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. What's happening to Tom Koch? Your link has been automatically embedded. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? Robert Allen (lexicographer) (born 1944), British lexicographer and author. No charges were filed. G.W. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. When will Erik start? I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. He was loud and blustery on camera. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. "He was like Dick Clark. Good Morning Houston: With Fran Williams, Jan Glenn, Ed Brandon, Don Nelson. I still remember most of them. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. 15,673 Views | 1-ranked newscast in town. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Structural Info Facts An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". If you don't do it as a kid, the connection will never form. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery. Learn more about managing a memorial . What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? He was a part of our lives. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. He also has done a lot more than just the morning traffic reports, such as weather reports, feature stories, and cohosting the old Good Morning Houston morning show. Death . With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Houston icon. 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He did reports and all kinds of stuff. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. 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 spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. 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. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. When does he start? For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). 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. 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Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. Failed to delete memorial. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. Oops, we were unable to send the email. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. He received a stem cell transplant in December and in February said he was cancer-free before complications developed in recent weeks. Did he retire? Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". 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. 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. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. "One of the best ever. 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. A true professional. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. 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.. It ends Thursday night, with Allens final sportscasts at 6 and 10 p.m.: six minutes, more or less, to wrap up the events of the day and to express his gratitude for a career that has spanned most of Houstons lifetime as a major league sports market. 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! Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He never looked his age. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. There was an error deleting this problem. Make sure that the file is a photo. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. where did you get that old article? Weve updated the security on the site. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. (divorced) Trivia (2) Divorced from Jan Glenn. Sorry! Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. 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. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. $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. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. 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." There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. You know Bob Allen!' Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. I don't know what illness she has. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). A lot of people have gone through this. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. 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. He started his career in radio, then graduated to the TV screen in 1974, first as the weekend sports anchor. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. I don't watch much morning television, so forgive my ignorance, but is Johnathan Walton still doing his schtick on 11? 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. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. As I recall, some hustler was attempting to blackmail him, too. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. "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. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. 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. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. 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. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! wow, she's been there forever. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. ", "He brought us to tears," said Nelson. 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. Several people have been expressing their condolences on social media and sharing memories of Allen. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . 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