Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. GREAT NEWS! Hes still obsessed with time. Menu. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. "One of the best ever. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. 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. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. He was a bit gruff in the press box. VIDEO: Longtime Eyewitness Sports Director Bob Allen lost his battle with cancer at age 70. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. Not quite sure, but the Chron archives note that about a year after the Ed Brandon fallout, Bob Boudreaux stopped anchoring Live at Five and was later told by his agent (from NYC) to shave his mustache. He received a stem cell transplant in December and in February said he was cancer-free before complications developed in recent weeks. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He demands quality.. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. "Like any tumor, something goes wrong in a single cell and it begins to grow abnormally," said Dr. Martha Mims, chief of the hematology and oncology section at Baylor College of Medicine. 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. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. This account has been disabled. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. 2023 Maroon & White LP. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. 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. John Glenn Allen III. He worked at KSEV for more than a year rebuilding his credibility and reputation, until KTRK decided to take him back in his old job on a probationary basis. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). 1-ranked newscast in town. "I'll be back. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. (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! Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. 1st chemo went well. Bob is as tough as they come. See also Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. The decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Definitely a Houston TV icon. Very nice to everyone involved. 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. 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. But he also had a softer side. Houston icon. All Rights Reserved. - Gifford Nielsen, former KHOU sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my hometown. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. Bob was a really good guy. 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! You know Bob Allen!' Can anyone find the clip of him elbowing the guy while he's trying to give a live report after the Astros won the division? In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. You cannot paste images directly. Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. Does anyone know whats going on? Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. Even so, Ed was out at KTRK because of his cocaine addiction. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. 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. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. I generally don't enjoy his reports. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." 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. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. "I've got great doctors. Here picture has been gone now. 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. Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? ). 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) You were always there. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. 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. where did you get that old article? Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. 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. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. 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. As a kid in his own right, Allen, born Robert Alan Egalnick (his father, Lee Egalnick, founded the Karl Young League for youth baseball), worked in radio after graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University before joining Channel 13 in July 1974. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. 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). Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. VIDEO: Bob Allen was live in the locker room in 2005 when the Astros made it to the World Series. He was 70. I think Ed has earned his. In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. Wondered that myself. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. Hard to find anyone better. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. Please try again later. We consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to work alongside Bob and learn so much from him during his tenure atKHOU11. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. He put himself into both organizations." 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.. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? 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. 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! His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. Brandon admitted later in a written statement that his drug dependency left him vulnerable to blackmail, and he elaborated Wednesday - two weeks after his release from a drug treatment program - on his ordeal. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. Didn't know about this either. Weve updated the security on the site. Sad news. I think I was honest, he said. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. 52 Replies | This is a carousel. 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. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. We have set your language to We have lost a giant." Sgt. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." What is the Bob Boudreaux story? "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. 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 overnight after a 16-month battle. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. It would only eliminate about 10 jobs at each station. When is his last day anchoring the 4pm newscast? He also was a television junkie. He will be missed. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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