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. 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. Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. They have been married for 68 years. i think don nelson was on "dialing for dollars" on channel 13 before he was on the news. Also known asGlenn M Jan IncludesAddress(4) Phone(4) See Results Jan Glenn, 52 Resides in York, SC Lived InRock Hill SC Related ToJustin Glenn, Kristy Glenn, Sondra Glenn, Mark Glenn Also known asJanet F Glenn IncludesAddress(2) Phone(1) Email(1) See Results Jan M Glenn, 60 Resides in Tonganoxie, KS Lived InTopeka KS Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. Puh-leeze! yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. I've got a lot of faith. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. based on information from your browser. Failed to report flower. 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. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. You can post now and register later. Bob is as tough as they come. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. Thank you Bob Allen. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". Sad news. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. "Like any tumor, something goes wrong in a single cell and it begins to grow abnormally," said Dr. Martha Mims, chief of the hematology and oncology section at Baylor College of Medicine. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. 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. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. Your previous content has been restored. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. 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. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. 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? He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. Off the court and playing fields, he interviewed heavyweight champions like Muhammad Ali, legendary coaches like Darryl Royal and Indy 500 winners like A.J. In a message posted to his @BobAllenKHOU account on Twitter several hours after word of his condition was announced Monday afternoon by Channel 11, the sportscaster wrote, "Overwhelmed by your well wishes. Your email address will not be published. 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. He received a stem cell transplant in December and in February said he was cancer-free before complications developed in recent weeks. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. 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. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. Paste as plain text instead, He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". Death . 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. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. Bob is survived by his daughter, Genna Fincher and her husband Brent; grandchildren, Mason and Hayden; brother, Ken Egalnick and his wife Debbie; niece, Kristin Egalnick; nephew, Kenny Egalnick; and great-nephew, Kane Hutchison. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? What are we going to do? Just a good guy. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. Oops, something didn't work. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He was a bit gruff in the press box. Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV from 1977-1991. No services are scheduled at this time. We have lost a giant." A true professional. Failed to delete memorial. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. shara fryer left channel 13? Failed to remove flower. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Tim is like a brother. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. "You fought hard. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. 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." 'He was the real deal' SPRINGFIELD - Robert V. Bob Drake, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at St. John's Hospital. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. "He had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. 52 Replies | He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Bob was about all of that. It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. R.I.P. Let's do this," he said. The decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery. 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. It showed every day. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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! Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. Yep he is. I'm taking things one day at a time.". 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. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? 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. Receive a notification when services are updated. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. Over the years, Allen won many awards, including being named Houstons favorite sportscaster by readers of The Houston Chronicle. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. Make sure that the file is a photo. Fred Newhouse, from left, Diane Englet and Bob Allen at NRG Stadium for the 2nd annual Fantasy Football Draft Night benefiting the Boys & Girls Harbor. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? 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. 15,673 Views | I did not know that about Ed! 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. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Resend Activation Email. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. "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.". Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. 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. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. Clear editor. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. I think that what Ed wants to do at this point is go forward with his life, to put those problems behind him and get back to work at what he loves doing.". Marvin did it his way, Allen said. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. 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. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? (Dave Rossman photo). Try again. Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. Things will get tighter. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. Required fields are marked *. Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. "I loved working with him," Melton said. Now is the best time of my life. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. But I think I told it like it was.. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? VIDEO: Bob Allen was live in the locker room in 2005 when the Astros made it to the World Series. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Houston won't be the same without you. He was 70 years old. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." 368k members in the texas community. Definitely a Houston TV icon. 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. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Always will be. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. As I recall, some hustler was attempting to blackmail him, too. 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. Try again later. Over the years, Bob spent countless hours helping local farmers establish grass waterways, terraces, erosion control practices and more. 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). 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. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. 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. 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) Menu. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. But the star of his memories, he said, is the late Marvin Zindler. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". (? I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. Allen said he would post updates of his condition on his Twitter feed, @boballenmedia, and on Facebook. He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. This really shows you guys that, YES! the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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! Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Hop's Post Game Hoops Discussion (Ole Miss), Roberts 85 honors wife with $8 Million Lead Aggie Park Gift, Join The Association at each football game this season. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). What do you mean by remote control. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. For more than 38 years at Channel 13, working alongside Ward and his other colleagues as one of the nation's longest-tenured sports anchors, Allen was the nightly pipeline to the Oilers, Astros and Rockets and other pro, college and high school teams for hundreds of thousands of viewers on Houston's most-watched newscasts. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. citykid09, Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. "It helped me a lot.". If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). He did reports and all kinds of stuff. You know Bob Allen!' Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Bob was a true class act. Who is Jan Glenn? There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Sgt. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. 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. Tragic. Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. 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. I can never look at him the same way! John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. He demands quality.. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. 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. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. No charges were filed. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? He cared what people thought and didnt care what they thought. 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. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. where did you get that old article? "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. I think I was honest, he said. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. J.C. Mosier said the decision not to file charges came after a months-long investigation by the department's vice division that included reviewing hours of videotapes, some of them homemade. "In this case, it would be a tumor of the T lymphocytes.". Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. - ?) Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. I'd still be rooting for them. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! He's been here for a million years. Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. When is his last day anchoring the 4pm newscast? According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. Do you know Bob Allen?" I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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. & You were a good man. 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. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. He was 70 years old. She is a female celebrity. Hes like a son, he said. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Hard to find anyone better. I generally don't enjoy his reports. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? N'T know if they ever got around to finishing the project Birth 7 jan 1941 Gifford,... 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