He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. 2023 Maroon & White LP. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. Do you know Bob Allen?" 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". 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. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. based on information from your browser. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. Try again. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. Didn't he die a few years ago? Id still be rooting for them. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. Add to your scrapbook. His contract with Channel 13 prohibits new television, radio or Internet jobs until later in the spring, but he said he has signed on with the Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency and hopes to begin public speaking, which is allowed under his agreement. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." We were a band of characters, he said. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. 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. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. Very nice to everyone involved. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. But he also had a softer side. Houston icon. "I loved working with him," Melton said. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. Erik Barajas just did his first report for ABC 13 at the top of the 6:00 Newscast, I'm guessing he starts the 4PM Newscast tommorrow, but I could be wrong. (? Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. Cancer sucks. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. We have set your language to Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. 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. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. 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. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. 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. "In this case, it would be a tumor of the T lymphocytes.". I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. 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. 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. 24 Texas A&M staves off comeback bid by Ole Miss for 14th SEC win, 400m star Tierra Robinson-Jones looks back on emotional SEC Indoors, Catching up with former Texas A&M wide receiver Jason Carter, Standout 2025 DL Dilan Battle is seeing his recruitment take off. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. He was named sports director in 1975. 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. 1-ranked newscast in town. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. Channel 13's competitors rolled out a number of counterparts to Bob Allen during his more than three decades as sports director: KPRC (Channel 2): Bill Worrell, Ron Franklin, Craig Roberts, Chris Wragge, Randy McIlvoy. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. He will be missed. 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. Learn more about merges. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. 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. No, not the news operation -- the running of the station. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Please enter your email and password to sign in. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. He was loud and blustery on camera. Last: How long do you want to ignore this user? 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. Try again later. Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. Sgt. 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. 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). Try again later. Brandon, cheerful and upbeat in his first public interview since he abruptly resigned from KTRK -Channel 13 earlier this year, said he is taking it "one day at a time" in an effort to kick the habit. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. 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. Who can complain?. There is a problem with your email/password. If its February, its (baseball) spring training. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. He has since been off the air a few times for heart problems and last year Tim Heller replaced him as the station's chief meteorologist, but Ed remains on the 6:00 newscast. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Display as a link instead, 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. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. 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. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Oilers, early rockets & Astros. I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. He was 70 years old. Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. 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. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. I'm in shock. Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded . Could have waited for him to get liquored up, then hammer him for the info. (Dave Rossman photo). Good Morning Houston: With Fran Williams, Jan Glenn, Ed Brandon, Don Nelson. Or at least that was true until this year. 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