R.I.P. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. You know Bob Allen!' This really shows you guys that, YES! Does anyone know whats going on? Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. 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. They have been married for 68 years. Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". & You were a good man. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. 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. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. 2023 Maroon & White LP. Try again later. Good Morning Houston: With Fran Williams, Jan Glenn, Ed Brandon, Don Nelson. I noticed she had been missing from the morning news for a while but her picture was still on their website. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. 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. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. From left: Scott Gertner, Kim Padgett and Bob Allen at the 32nd annual Escape Celebrity Serve Benefit at Tony's restaurant Sunday April 28, 2013. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. This is a carousel. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. I think I was honest, he said. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." You need a Find a Grave account to continue. As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. 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 news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. "He was like Dick Clark. Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? Sorry! We have set your language to Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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. Jan Glenn is the philanthropist and humanitarian who is deeply concerned about the state of the world, for which she has great compassion and idealism. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. I've got a lot of faith. A lot of people have gone through this. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. Personality Profile. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. Did he retire? You were always there. 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. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. But I think I told it like it was.. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Definitely a Houston TV icon. Or at least that was true until this year. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. You can always change this later in your Account settings. You cannot paste images directly. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. 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. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. 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, nephew Kenny Egalnick and great nephew- Kane Hutchison. He was one of the few guys on TV I liked to watch. 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! KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. 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. 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. 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. 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 showed every day. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV from 1977-1991. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." See also What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. I guess he switched places. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. Tragic. 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. "I'm not scared. I wouldn't think KTRK would fire him. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. He will be missed. I got tired of making the same mistakes with people and things, so I talked to a person who was really helpful, and lights have started coming on. 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. "I think I was honest," he said. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. 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. Very nice to everyone involved. Resend Activation Email. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. There was a problem getting your location. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. Oops, something didn't work. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. Divorced from Bob Allen. Bob Allen gets answers, VIDEO: Bob Allen's 1978 6pm sports report, Racing legend AJ Foyt talks to eyewitness news reporter Ted Ober about the passing of Bob Allen, David Nuno caught up with baseball great and Houstonian Roger Clemens to talk about Bob Allen, $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. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. Add to your scrapbook. My dad valued his place in the Houston community, and the encouragement he received from you over the last two years gave him more strength and comfort than you will ever know. I didn't even know that he was sick! 52 Replies | 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! Display as a link instead, (? Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. That discussion will be part of his book, as will his observations on the role of local sports media coverage in a digital world dominated by KTRKs corporate cousin, ESPN. Im still Bob Allen. Required fields are marked *. By Hes still obsessed with time. 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). They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. Thanks for the memories all these years! Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. 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. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. I still remember most of them. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. (Strickland) was my first sports producer. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. When does he start? Death . for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. 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. ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. He was 70 years old. Let's do this," he said. (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) 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! Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. His voice will be missed. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. If its February, its (baseball) spring training. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. Last: How long do you want to ignore this user? cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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.. He was 70 years old. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . Several people have been expressing their condolences on social media and sharing memories of Allen. He was loud and blustery on camera. Try again later. 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. 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. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Wow, This is shocking. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. 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. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. I never heard the Bob Boudreax story, too bad you couldn't ask Dave Ward when he used to frequent "The Volcano" nightly. Cancer sucks. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. 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. Please try again later. SPRINGFIELD - Robert V. Bob Drake, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at St. John's Hospital. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. 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. 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,. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. - ?) For now proud to be worlds oldest Sunshine Kid! 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. "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Houston, Texas, USA, North America, Northern hemisphere, Earth, Inner asteroid belt, Solar system, Milky way galaxy, THIS universeat least Heights Native, now living on 8 wooded acres on Cedar Creek just south of Bastrop. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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. But I think I told it like it was." He will be missed. Truly one of the best. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. Let us know your favorite memories of Don and why you're his biggest fan. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. He was a part of our lives. Try again later. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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