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. 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. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. 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. Resend Activation Email. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." The duo announced they were expecting their first child in July 2011. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. "I've got great doctors. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . No services are scheduled at this time. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. Bob is as tough as they come. There was an error deleting this problem. (? 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. I had no clue about his cancer. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? We consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to work alongside Bob and learn so much from him during his tenure atKHOU11. 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. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. Failed to report flower. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. But I think I told it like it was.. You cannot paste images directly. Death . I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). 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." You need a Find a Grave account to continue. $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 was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. Robert Allen (lexicographer) (born 1944), British lexicographer and author. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. 15,673 Views | Here picture has been gone now. that news is older than my daughter! (Strickland) was my first sports producer. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Sad news. I'd still be rooting for them. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 2023 Maroon & White LP. Your link has been automatically embedded. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. He put himself into both organizations." 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. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Tim is like a brother. 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. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. Learn more about merges. We have lost a giant." Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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 Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. Damn. Verify and try again. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. 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. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. I'm in shock. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. Hard to find anyone better. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. - present) Jan Glenn (? He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. "They (vice officers) don't foresee any charges coming out of it.". And he did so much with Special Olympics and Sunshine Kids. 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. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. shara fryer left channel 13? I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. Hes still obsessed with time. Family (1) Spouse ? Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. Failed to remove flower. Receive a notification when services are updated. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. Don't overlook the possibility that your ancestor may have been married in a nearby county that was more convenient to them, or where other family members lived. Bob spent 38 years as part of our family at Eyewitness News, ending his career with ABC13 as our Sports Director in January 2013. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. While chronicling some of the most memorable moments in Houston sports history, he also became a friend and benefactor to dozens of young men and women through his work with the Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. Bob Allen. Do you know Bob Allen?" "He went into it with that attitude. 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. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. Pasted as rich text. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. He will be missed. 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. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. They have been married for 68 years. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. Alongside competitors like Craig Roberts, Gifford Nielsen and Mark Berman, he was part of one of the most stable periods for any major-market TV sports director contingent. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. 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