I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. 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. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. 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. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. 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. Divorced from Bob Allen. It showed every day. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. Id still be rooting for them. "He was like Dick Clark. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. - present) Jan Glenn (? Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. He died January 12 . 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. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." You can post now and register later. "I've got great doctors. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. He will be missed. From authors to animal handlers to animals having accidents on the set, from self help gurus to cooking segments with chefs, Don and Jan could handle anything. 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. As he says goodbye to viewers, Allen, who announced last January he would leave the station after the Texans' 2012 season, also will part with longtime colleagues like anchor Dave Ward, news. 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. 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. There was a problem getting your location. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. 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. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. 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) No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. Good Morning Houston: With Fran Williams, Jan Glenn, Ed Brandon, Don Nelson. 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! Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. But he also had a softer side. The duo announced they were expecting their first child in July 2011. 1st chemo went well. 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." He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. Try again. #RIP. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. that news is older than my daughter! Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. He was 70 years old. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. "He went into it with that attitude. Allen joined Channel 11 in April 2013 after 38 years at KTRK (Channel 13), where he was one of the longest-tenured sports directors in the industry's history. citykid09, Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. Houston icon. Who is Jan Glenn? I don. Keep you posted.". He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "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. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. And he did so much with Special Olympics and Sunshine Kids. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? Hes still obsessed with time. If its February, its (baseball) spring training. Required fields are marked *. He's been here for a million years. There is a problem with your email/password. VIDEO: Tribute to Bob Allen from Jamie's Hope Foundation. 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. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. 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! Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Genna and Brent Fincher, his grandchildren Mason and Hayden Fincher, his brother and sister-in-law Ken and Debbie Egalnick, niece Kristin Egalnick,. Foyt. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. Im still Bob Allen. They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. 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). I want to watch my grandkids grow up. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. You know Bob Allen!' 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Weve updated the security on the site. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. ", "He brought us to tears," said Nelson. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. This is a carousel with slides. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? Police investigated but found no proof of that. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Failed to remove flower. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. Family (1) Spouse ? Hes like a son, he said. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. 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. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. Sad to hear, I grew up watching Bob on Channel 13. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. 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. Ill talk about the viewers who have been so great to me and the athletes Ive been friends with and just thank everybody for letting me be a part of their lives for nearly 39 years, he said. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. - Spencer Tillman, "Inside the Game" co-host, "He has been such an institution. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. This is a carousel. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. Your email address will not be published. There was an error deleting this problem. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. No services are scheduled at this time. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. Learn more about managing a memorial . "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. Oops, something didn't work. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". In the short time I knew Bob, he treated me the same way he treated me as if he'd known me the entire 15+ years he'd known my husband. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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.. "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. 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