Didn't he die a few years ago? Let others know about your loved one's death. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? "I'm sure I started out as the typical person who was making a lot of money and was presented with this attractive way to escape life's problems. I'm taking things one day at a time.". 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. Send your videos to [email protected] or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. Houston won't be the same without you. Learn more about merges. 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! Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! 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. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. "I think I was honest," he said. Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. I thought if I popped out of a time capsule 50 years from now, he'd still be doing sportscasts with the same enthusiasm." VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. I always thought he was rather cool. Bob Allen. 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. "It helped me a lot.". Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded . I remember being out in the 1970s, and a young boy ran up to me and said, 'You're Dave Ward! - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. 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. If its February, its (baseball) spring training. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Foyt. 1-ranked newscast in town. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. Divorced from Bob Allen. 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. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. 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. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Bob Allen is known for ESPN SportsCentury (1999). Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Failed to report flower. He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. 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.. Make sure that the file is a photo. #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. Keep you posted.". He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. 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. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. We have lost a giant." My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. 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. It showed every day. VIDEO: Bob Allen was live in the locker room in 2005 when the Astros made it to the World Series. 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. - Gifford Nielsen, former KHOU sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my hometown. 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. Failed to remove flower. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Then we want to hear from you! Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. "You fought hard. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? I did not know that about Ed! And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. 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. I wouldn't think KTRK would fire him. Or at least that was true until this year. Clear editor. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Hes still obsessed with time. Family (1) Spouse ? Allen said he would post updates of his condition on his Twitter feed, @boballenmedia, and on Facebook. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." Your link has been automatically embedded. Could have waited for him to get liquored up, then hammer him for the info. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. - Dave Ward, Channel 13 anchor, "We work in a business that is dictated in large part by ego,and that was never a problem with Bob. What do you mean by remote control. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He will be missed. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. Wow, This is shocking. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? Wondered that myself. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. I'd still be rooting for them. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Let's do this," he said. Structural Info Facts He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. $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. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. I don't know what illness she has. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. where did you get that old article? I still remember most of them. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Things will get tighter. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. A true professional. 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. 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. Hes like a son, he said. Very nice to everyone involved. 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. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. 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. "I'll be back. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. "We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". Now is the best time of my life. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. What's happening to Tom Koch? The family of three expanded further when Glenn and his wife Jill welcomed their second child, a baby boy, Isley Ray Howerton in August 2014. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. And my money's on him.". Rest In Peace Bob Allen. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. This is a carousel with slides. He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. Failed to delete memorial. "I'm ready. Please try again later. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. 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. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. 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. I can never look at him the same way! If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. Truly one of the best. Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. I've got a lot to do. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. He was 70. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. His voice will be missed. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. 368k members in the texas community. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. I guess he switched places. 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. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. 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. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. He was shown the door after his brief visit that day, but he returned in 1974 to begin one of the most remarkable runs in local TV annals: 38 1/2 years at the same station, most of that time as the sports director on the No. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? 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. 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. 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. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. He was 70 years old. ", "He brought us to tears," said Nelson. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. Try again later. 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. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Brandon, 46, came under investigation last year after a man complained to Houston police that he had been sexually assaulted at Brandon's townhome in southwest Houston. 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. "I've got great doctors. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. His favorites, in no particular order, include the Luv Ya Blue Oilers of the late 1970s, the current Texans, the mid-1980s Astros and the back-to-back Rockets champions of the mid-1990s. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. Your previous content has been restored. 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