I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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. "It helped me a lot.". Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. 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. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. He also was a television junkie. they later divorced. As his health failed, among his final visitors were friends and co-workers, including former Channel 13 sports reporter Tim Melton and longtime sports radio anchor Barry Warner. I don. He worked at KSEV for more than a year rebuilding his credibility and reputation, until KTRK decided to take him back in his old job on a probationary basis. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. He was shown the door after his brief visit that day, but he returned in 1974 to begin one of the most remarkable runs in local TV annals: 38 1/2 years at the same station, most of that time as the sports director on the No. 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). With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. Paste as plain text instead, 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. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. 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! 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 'He was the real deal' He was 70. I still remember most of them. "I'm not scared. But I think I told it like it was." And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." "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. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. According to the Nielsen Co., Channel 11 in May ranked second among English-language stations among all households for its 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. 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. He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? He was 70 years old. 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. How in the hell did he get his job back? Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. Several people have been expressing their condolences on social media and sharing memories of Allen. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. G.W. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. Did he retire? Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. 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.. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. 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. 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). She is a female celebrity. R.I.P. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. (Strickland) was my first sports producer. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? "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. Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. 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. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. I generally switch channels when he comes on. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . Do you know Bob Allen?" "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. Search above to list available cemeteries. When does he start? Try again later. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. 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." Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. But the star of his memories, he said, is the late Marvin Zindler. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. . (? How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? Allen's daughter, Genna Fincher, said in a statement, "We are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. He has done so much with his reporting. 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 was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. Let us know your favorite memories of Don and why you're his biggest fan. 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 as tough as they come. He will be missed. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. He cared what people thought and didnt care what they thought. (Dave Rossman photo). The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Try again later. Channel 13's competitors rolled out a number of counterparts to Bob Allen during his more than three decades as sports director: KPRC (Channel 2): Bill Worrell, Ron Franklin, Craig Roberts, Chris Wragge, Randy McIlvoy. Things will get tighter. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. I've got a lot of faith. When will Erik start? Yes but I rarely found him that funny. At the same time, the combination of Ward, Brandon and Allen, with Carson and Fryer and, of course, Zindler, made Channel 13 the longtime Nielsen ratings leader among Houston newscasts. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. "I'm ready. 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. & You were a good man. There was a problem getting your location. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. 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. Allen said his transplant would come from a donor, which Dr. Mims said "is transplanting somebody else's immune system into you to help fight the tumor. Let's do this," he said. A system error has occurred. Always will be. "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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. All Rights Reserved. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. 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. Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. 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, nephew Kenny Egalnick and great nephew- Kane Hutchison. He's been here for a million years. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. Thanks for the memories all these years! This is a carousel with slides. It's just a long ride.". "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. Last: How long do you want to ignore this user? Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. Please try again later. Now is the best time of my life. 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.. 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