Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. He became even more familiar with the farming community after marrying his wife Teresa, who grew up on a farm near Osawatomie. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. I didn't even know that he was sick! Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. 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. VIDEO: Bob Allen with cancer patient and amputee Shelby Robin, VIDEO: Bob Allen checks in with Shelby Robin, who now helps children with cancer, VIDEO: Bob Allen covered some of the best athletes in the world, including a five-year-old diver, VIDEO: Bob Allen has a candid interview with Bum Phillips, VIDEO: Bob Allen asks viewers to get out and vote in 1976 election, VIDEO: Bob Allen takes on World Arm Wrestling Championships participants, VIDEO: Bob Allen's first report on Live at 5 focused on Nazi photographers at the Olympics, VIDEO: Bob Allen reports on the end of the Houston Aeros in 1978, VIDEO: Is the Houston Women's Hockey League as rough as the male league? Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). He didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. Most of the media people were. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. All Rights Reserved. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. I'm in shock. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He does a great job. Now is the best time of my life. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. It would only eliminate about 10 jobs at each station. based on information from your browser. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . "I loved working with him," Melton said. You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. Police investigated but found no proof of that. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. 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.". There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. His family said Allen peacefully died about 11 p.m. Wednesday. 15,673 Views | He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. There is a problem with your email/password. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. Coke addiction? Oops, something didn't work. I remember being out in the 1970s, and a young boy ran up to me and said, 'You're Dave Ward! Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He started his career in radio, then graduated to the TV screen in 1974, first as the weekend sports anchor. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Allen's family released a statement that read: "On behalf of Bob Allen's family, we are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. 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. Bob was a true class act. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. How in the hell did he get his job back? His voice will be missed. 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. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. Cancer sucks. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." 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. She is a female celebrity. Houston icon. 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. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. 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. I thought if I popped out of a time capsule 50 years from now, he'd still be doing sportscasts with the same enthusiasm." Upload or insert images from URL. Failed to remove flower. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. it was generally decided that his being close friends with dave ward saved his job, along with the obvious reason that he was well perceived by the public. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. I guess he switched places. Search above to list available cemeteries. After graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University, he began his career at KPRC (950 AM) and joined Channel 13 in July 1974 as a weekend anchor. "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.". Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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 married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. Sign up for service and obituary updates. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. 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. G.W. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? 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. KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. You cannot paste images directly. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. When you have a small station, like KPXB being run from inside a larger station like KHOU, very often that smaller station gets bought by the larger one in a few years. Yep he is. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. He died January 12 . Wondered that myself. Powered by Invision Community. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Bob Allen. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. But I think I told it like it was." In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. What do you mean by remote control. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. He demands quality.. We consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to work alongside Bob and learn so much from him during his tenure atKHOU11. 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. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. He was named sports director in 1975. - present) Jan Glenn (? 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. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? 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. He was 70 years old. 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! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. Nelson is very involved in the BBQ cookoff festivities and was reporting all last week. - Gifford Nielsen, former KHOU sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my hometown. We have set your language to Then we want to hear from you! 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. 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