VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. I always thought he was rather cool. Let us know your favorite memories of Don and why you're his biggest fan. Or at least that was true until this year. - ?) How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. From the glory days of the Luv Ya Blue Houston Oilers-Earl Campbell era, to some low points when Bum Phillips was sacked, Bob was there. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. Could have waited for him to get liquored up, then hammer him for the info. I generally switch channels when he comes on. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. (Dave Rossman photo). Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. 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? Sad to hear, I grew up watching Bob on Channel 13. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. He was a bit gruff in the press box. Who can complain?. He was a part of our lives. Glenn Allen Youngkin (born December 9, 1966) is an American businessman and politician, currently serving as the 74th governor of Virginia since January 15, 2022. 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. Yep he is. Did he retire? To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. citykid09, http://www.tvjobs.com/cgi-bin/onthemove/arp;TYPE=Show+All. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! I didnt know who I was for the longest time. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? 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. 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. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This browser does not support getting your location. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . 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). A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. John Glenn Allen III. 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. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. This is a carousel. Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. Then we want to hear from you! Bob Allen is married to ?. Id still be rooting for them. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He received a stem cell transplant in December and in February said he was cancer-free before complications developed in recent weeks. When is his last day anchoring the 4pm newscast? You know Bob Allen!' Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. Houston icon. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. I don't know what illness she has. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. 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. I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". Foyt. William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. 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. 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.. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? I grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. 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. If we went over the line, they would call us on it, but they let us be ourselves and think outside the box: Dont look at the other stations, but do what we thought was good and let them follow us.. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. ). 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. How in the hell did he get his job back? the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. 'He was the real deal' Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Bob Allen is known for ESPN SportsCentury (1999). He was 70 years of age. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . I'm taking things one day at a time.". Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. No, not the news operation -- the running of the station. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". He was 70 years old. I still remember most of them. ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. Away from the cameras, she is actively involved with a number of Houston charitable institutions with particular emphasis on children's causes and animal rescue. Your previous content has been restored. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. "I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. Powered by Invision Community. 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) He put himself into both organizations." Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Try again later. GREAT NEWS! Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. All Rights Reserved. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. 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. He will be missed. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. Anderson Cancer Center. 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. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. "I'll be back. 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. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. I'm in shock. Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. 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. Tim is like a brother. KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. 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. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. He cared what people thought and didnt care what they thought. He started his career in radio, then graduated to the TV screen in 1974, first as the weekend sports anchor. "It helped me a lot.". 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. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Things will get tighter. 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. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. But I think I told it like it was." 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). 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. G.W. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." shara fryer left channel 13? What do you mean by remote control. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". What's happening to Tom Koch? Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. "I'm ready for the fight, and I welcome any prayers that they have and hope to see them back on TV as soon as I can.". Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. No services are scheduled at this time. Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. Although, for years there have been people of the opinion that KHOU's news content is dictated by remote control from the mothership in Dallas, but that's a discussion for another time. In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. Required fields are marked *. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. I didn't even know that he was sick! Thanks for the memories all these years! Search above to list available cemeteries. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." I would like to get back into radio, and I would like to do shows that get into the mind of athletes not just what they did on the field but what made them what they were, what happened when it was all over for them, he said. "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". 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. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. The duo announced they were expecting their first child in July 2011. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. I thought if I popped out of a time capsule 50 years from now, he'd still be doing sportscasts with the same enthusiasm." The decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery. He has done so much with his reporting. He will be missed. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. 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. 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. Please try again later. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". You were always there. Bob Allen. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. KTRK has a new 11:00 anchor: ERIK BARAJAS joins KTRK in Houston as the weekday 4 PM anchor from weekend anchor at KSAT in San Antonio. i think don nelson was on "dialing for dollars" on channel 13 before he was on the news. 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