What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). 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. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". No charges were filed. I've got a lot of faith. "I'm ready. ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. Menu. 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. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. At the time, he said, he was aware of the swirl of rumors that began to circulate throughout the city, but said the hospital environment insulated him from the full impact. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. Verify and try again. He was named sports director in 1975. Failed to report flower. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. A true professional. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. He was 70 years old. "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. We were a band of characters, he said. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. Bob was a really good guy. 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. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. Bob Allen is married to ?. 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). He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Sports anchor Bob Allen, left, talks with news anchor Len Cannon, right, as Allen prepares for his first appearance on the 6 pm broadcast for KHOU-TV Channel 11, 1945 Allen Parkway, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Houston. Did he retire? Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. He will be missed. The part that would be run by remote control is an area known as "master control" or "local air control" where programs are played back, commericals are inserted, network programs are aired, network and syndicated feeds are recorded, etc Houston would be left with the news operation, sales, and local management. Failed to delete memorial. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. 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. "It helped me a lot.". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. 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. He was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, the son of William Glenn and Gertrude Evelyn Marion Drake. 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. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. Bob spent 38 years as part of our family at Eyewitness News, ending his career with ABC13 as our Sports Director in January 2013. He has made atremendous impact covering sports in Houston, and as he moves to another part of his life, we'll always remember Bob Allen." 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! Try again. 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. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. 2023 Maroon & White LP. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. He was 70. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. Tim is like a brother. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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.. Based on years of extensive research conducted in Wales, this work consists of genealogical notices of Welsh emigrants to Pennsylvania, mainly between 1682 and 1700. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 Puh-leeze! or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. TV Shows. Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Add to your scrapbook. 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. When does he start? This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. 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. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. 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. Channel 13 Sports Anchor Bob Allen chats with News Anchors Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller during a commercial break on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He's been here for a million years. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. By Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. If you don't do it as a kid, the connection will never form. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." 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. Movies. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? 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. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). I noticed she had been missing from the morning news for a while but her picture was still on their website. Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. "Now his cause is beating cancer. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. Im still Bob Allen. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. But I think I told it like it was." "They were part of his family, and vice versa." And my money's on him.". I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. We consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to work alongside Bob and learn so much from him during his tenure atKHOU11. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. You cannot paste images directly. Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. Pasted as rich text. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. "They (vice officers) don't foresee any charges coming out of it.". Display as a link instead, Houston icon. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. I didn't even know that he was sick! He was a bit gruff in the press box. "I'm not scared. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. Among adults 25-54, it tied for second at 6 p.m. and was third at 10 p.m. Click through the gallery above for photos from Allen's career in Houston TV news. (? Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. #RIP. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) Then we want to hear from you! Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. Search above to list available cemeteries. Very nice to everyone involved. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. Most of the media people were. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. Hes like a son, he said. They have been married for 68 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. 1-ranked newscast in town. SPRINGFIELD - Robert V. 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