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. Upload or insert images from URL. I think I was honest, he said. 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. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. "He was like Dick Clark. 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,. Weve updated the security on the site. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. Please reset your password. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. (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! 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. Didn't know about this either. 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. When will Erik start? 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. 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. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Sad news. When it was completed, KHOU/Houston(11), KHOU-DT/Houston(31), KPXB/Conroe(49), KPXB-DT/Conroe(5), WFAA/Dallas(8), WFAA-DT/Dallas(9), KENS/San Antonio(5), KENS-DT(55)/San Antonio, KVUE/Austin(24), KVUE-DT/Austin(33), and KBEJ/Fredericksburg(2) were all to be run by remote control from Dallas. 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. Doctors have recommended three to six rounds of chemotherapy to reduce the extent of the disease, which has spread to his lymph nodes, followed by radiation and, "down the road a little bit," he said, a potential stem cell transplant to replace his immune system. I've got a lot to do. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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'll be back. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. G.W. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. There is a problem with your email/password. No charges were filed. They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Learn more about managing a memorial . Coke addiction? Verify and try again. yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. 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. This really shows you guys that, YES! Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. Even so, Ed was out at KTRK because of his cocaine addiction. The duo announced they were expecting their first child in July 2011. 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. 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. I thought if I popped out of a time capsule 50 years from now, he'd still be doing sportscasts with the same enthusiasm." Allen's family released a statement that read: "On behalf of Bob Allen's family, we are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. Personality Profile. 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. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. 52 Replies | KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. Bob Allen. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. - ?) - present) Jan Glenn (? He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. Thanks for the memories all these years! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was 70 years old. Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". 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 Bob was a really good guy. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. This is a carousel. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Houston icon. 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.. Draloc, Inc. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. Anderson Cancer Center. Hard to find anyone better. Foyt. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. (? #RIP. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was a part of our lives. Always will be. 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). All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. 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. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Bob Allen is married to ?. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. 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. Try again later. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He does a great job. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. Id still be rooting for them. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. Please try again later. Robert Glenn "Bob" has 8 jobs listed on their profile. R.I.P. Definitely a Houston TV icon. 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. I had no clue about his cancer. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. He put himself into both organizations." Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Bob spent 38 years as part of our family at Eyewitness News, ending his career with ABC13 as our Sports Director in January 2013. 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. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. Yep he is. Truly one of the best. I guess he switched places. He was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, the son of William Glenn and Gertrude Evelyn Marion Drake. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. "One of the best ever. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. I can never look at him the same way! John Glenn Allen III. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He has done so much with his reporting. 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." They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. I didn't even know that he was sick! 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The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Allen said his transplant would come from a donor, which Dr. Mims said "is transplanting somebody else's immune system into you to help fight the tumor. 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. Very nice to everyone involved. By @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Failed to report flower. Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? Don't overlook the possibility that your ancestor may have been married in a nearby county that was more convenient to them, or where other family members lived. He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He also was a television junkie. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. 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. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Hard to believe he was on the air for almost 40 years. Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. I generally don't enjoy his reports. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. What do you mean by remote control. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. "Now his cause is beating cancer. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. A true professional. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. 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. $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. Sad to hear, I grew up watching Bob on Channel 13. Death . 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. She is a female celebrity. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. I remember being out in the 1970s, and a young boy ran up to me and said, 'You're Dave Ward! Let's do this," he said. wow, she's been there forever. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. Longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen underwent his first round of chemotherapy Monday for a form of T-cell lymphoma and said he will take a leave of absence from KHOU (Channel 11) while he undergoes treatment at M.D. He never looked his age. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. 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) 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. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. 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. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. where did you get that old article? Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". "I'm ready. Here picture has been gone now. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. He has made atremendous impact covering sports in Houston, and as he moves to another part of his life, we'll always remember Bob Allen." 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. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. You can always change this later in your Account settings. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. Clear editor. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Allen did not specify the variety of T-cell lymphoma for which he is being treated, but he said doctors described it as an aggressive strain of the disease that affects about six people out of a million. shara fryer left channel 13? I have my doubts about your information, because KTRK wouldn't have even considered letting him come back if there had been even a HINT of pedophilia. Learn more about merges. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. 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! My identity is not tied up in what I do.. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. Now is the best time of my life. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. I don. Pasted as rich text. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. Display as a link instead, I always thought he was rather cool. William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Do you know Bob Allen?" Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. As I recall, some hustler was attempting to blackmail him, too. He was 70. I never heard the Bob Boudreax story, too bad you couldn't ask Dave Ward when he used to frequent "The Volcano" nightly. When does he start? Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? 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. 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. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." 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. Bob Allen is known for ESPN SportsCentury (1999). 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