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). There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. I always thought he was rather cool. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. Oilers, early rockets & Astros. G.W. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the #Allen family. Thank you Bob Allen. He was 70 years old. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Hard to find anyone better. He died January 12 . He was 70 years old. 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. Bob was about all of that. I still remember most of them. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. bob allen replaced dan lovett in about 74. jan came along from about 76 to 79. i had the question of whether there were dual anchors at both 6 or 10 or just one newscast. Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. 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. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. No charges were filed. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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. Allen was diagnosed in the spring of 2015 with T-cell lymphoma, a variety of blood cancer that derives from the abnormal growth of T-cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune system. 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. She is a female celebrity. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. 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. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. Didn't he die a few years ago? "I think I was honest," he said. Things will get tighter. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. Cancer sucks. Your email address will not be published. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Coke addiction? 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. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? 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. 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Police investigated but found no proof of that. They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . shara fryer left channel 13? Pasted as rich text. You cannot paste images directly. Truly one of the best. Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. Robert Allen (lexicographer) (born 1944), British lexicographer and author. Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He never looked his age. 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. 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. 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 named sports director in 1975. ). - 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. 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. Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. citykid09, Last: How long do you want to ignore this user? He didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. I'm in shock. Please try again later. - present) Jan Glenn (? If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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! I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. Hes still obsessed with time. Fred Newhouse, from left, Diane Englet and Bob Allen at NRG Stadium for the 2nd annual Fantasy Football Draft Night benefiting the Boys & Girls Harbor. ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. There was an error deleting this problem. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. And my money's on him.". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. His favorites, in no particular order, include the Luv Ya Blue Oilers of the late 1970s, the current Texans, the mid-1980s Astros and the back-to-back Rockets champions of the mid-1990s. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. 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. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. http://www.tvjobs.com/cgi-bin/onthemove/arp;TYPE=Show+All. 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! Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. Allen's home was lined with memorabilia from his years covering Houston sports, including tickets from the Colt .45s' first game in 1962, press passes for the Rockets' first season and the Billie Jean King-Bobby Riggs tennis extravaganza and photos with Nolan Ryan, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Ted Williams and Stan Musial, among others. 368k members in the texas community. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. He put himself into both organizations." I don't know what illness she has. yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. 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). ABC13's Shara Fryer takes on exciting new challenge, I did not see him say that he was leaving channel 13. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I had no clue about his cancer. Bob Allen was such a television junkie that at age 10, he rode his bicycle from the family home in West University to the studios of KTRK (Channel 13) just so he could wander the halls and gawk at news anchor Ray Conaway and sportscaster Guy Savage. 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. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." 1st chemo went well. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. This is a carousel with slides. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. He cared what people thought and didnt care what they thought. See also I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). Try again. Sad news. "One of the best ever. Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. When is his last day anchoring the 4pm newscast? He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. We consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to work alongside Bob and learn so much from him during his tenure atKHOU11. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. In the short time I knew Bob, he treated me the same way he treated me as if he'd known me the entire 15+ years he'd known my husband. Bob Allen is married to ?. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! 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. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. 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. (Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle), Johnny Carrabba, from left, Kelly Policastro, Rebecca Morgan and Bob Allen, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, Oops! Bob was a true class act. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. 1-ranked newscast in town. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. - Gifford Nielsen, former KHOU sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my hometown. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was 70 years of age. 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. I didn't even know that he was sick! They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. His family said Allen peacefully died about 11 p.m. Wednesday. Back when he was married to Jan Glenn from Good Morning Houston and they were sort of power couple in the city before that was a term used much. I guess he switched places. 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. He was 70 years old. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. I wouldn't think KTRK would fire him. that news is older than my daughter! Bob is as tough as they come. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Definitely a Houston TV icon. I can never look at him the same way! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. 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. 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. 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. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. Clear editor. Bob was a really good guy. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. Most everyone in Houston, in fact, knew Allen, the longtime Houston sportscaster at KTRK (Channel 13) and, from 2013 through 2015, at KHOU (Channel 11), who died early Thursday after a 16-month battle with cancer. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. where did you get that old article? 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.. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. Learn more about managing a memorial . 52 Replies | Paste as plain text instead, 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. #RIP. Structural Info Facts 15,673 Views | Please enter your email and password to sign in. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . Gonna beat this. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. He was shown the door after his brief visit that day, but he returned in 1974 to begin one of the most remarkable runs in local TV annals: 38 1/2 years at the same station, most of that time as the sports director on the No. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. 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. 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. They have been married for 68 years. "He had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. 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. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). The daunting thing is creating my own structure.. I think Ed has earned his. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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. 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.". "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. 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. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. . Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You know Bob Allen!' Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded . It would only eliminate about 10 jobs at each station. This is a carousel. Could have waited for him to get liquored up, then hammer him for the info. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. 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. He was a bit gruff in the press box. He was 70 years of age. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. Several people have been expressing their condolences on social media and sharing memories of Allen. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). "I've got great doctors. Here. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. As he prepared to begin treatment, Allen said he was prepared for the fight and confident of his ability to battle the disease and, at some point, to return to the air. If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. 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. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. Or at least that was true until this year. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. Please reset your password. If you don't do it as a kid, the connection will never form. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. How in the hell did he get his job back? 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