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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. They have been married for 68 years. But I think I told it like it was." "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. Brandon said his recovery was helped along, though, by the cards and letters he received from people who had watched him during his 17 years with Channel 13. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. The family of three expanded further when Glenn and his wife Jill welcomed their second child, a baby boy, Isley Ray Howerton in August 2014. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. Does anyone know whats going on? He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. "I loved working with him," Melton said. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Make sure that the file is a photo. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . 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. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. 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. Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. "Now his cause is beating cancer. citykid09, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. - Dave Ward, Channel 13 anchor, "We work in a business that is dictated in large part by ego,and that was never a problem with Bob. For now proud to be worlds oldest Sunshine Kid! There was an error deleting this problem. 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. #RIP. 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. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." You know Bob Allen!' Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. 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. Brandon, 46, came under investigation last year after a man complained to Houston police that he had been sexually assaulted at Brandon's townhome in southwest Houston. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. He also speaks fondly of sports reporter Bob Slovak, Texans Inside the Game co-host Spencer Tillman, former weatherman Ed Brandon, recently departed 13 Undercover reporter Wayne Dolcefino, former anchors Jan Carson and Shara Fryer, and current anchor Gina Gaston. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. To use this feature, use a newer browser. You can always change this later in your Account settings. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. No, not the news operation -- the running of the station. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. See also 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! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He was involved in stuff he was involved in." Bob Allen is married to ?. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." I had no clue about his cancer. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. Allen's home was lined with memorabilia from his years covering Houston sports, including tickets from the Colt .45s' first game in 1962, press passes for the Rockets' first season and the Billie Jean King-Bobby Riggs tennis extravaganza and photos with Nolan Ryan, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Ted Williams and Stan Musial, among others. 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. Who is Jan Glenn? 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. 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. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. wow, she's been there forever. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. 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.. Houston won't be the same without you. But he also had a softer side. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Brandon studied radio-TV at the University of Texas, and his first jobs were as a radio disc jockey on stations in Texarkana and Longview. They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. - ?) A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. 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. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? 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. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". News operations are generally small parts of the overall television station. Sign up for service and obituary updates. - present) Jan Glenn (? Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. He became even more familiar with the farming community after marrying his wife Teresa, who grew up on a farm near Osawatomie. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. 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." "I think I was honest," he said. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. Bob was a really good guy. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. There is a problem with your email/password. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. It's just a long ride.". It showed every day. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Let us know your favorite memories of Don and why you're his biggest fan. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. GREAT NEWS! John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. "I'm ready. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. He received a stem cell transplant in December and in February said he was cancer-free before complications developed in recent weeks. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. He has done so much with his reporting. Thanks for your help! He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. Did he retire? 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. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. Please try again later. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Personality Profile. Doctors have recommended three to six rounds of chemotherapy to reduce the extent of the disease, which has spread to his lymph nodes, followed by radiation and, "down the road a little bit," he said, a potential stem cell transplant to replace his immune system. Each item represents a team, memory or individual, all of which will be at the core of his book, And Bob Allen (a reference to his place at the end of Channel 13s newscast intro), a collaboration with former Chronicle columnist and KILT (610 AM) host John Lopez. shara fryer left channel 13? "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. 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. Tickets from the Colt .45s first game in 1962 and a Beatles show in 1965 which he watched from backstage at the Sam Houston Coliseum attest to his tenure as a lifetime Houstonian. "I've got great doctors. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". We have lost a giant." Receive a notification when services are updated. Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. I guess he switched places. If its February, its (baseball) spring training. He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. $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. Sgt. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match. Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". Try again later. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. What's happening to Tom Koch? Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. Then we want to hear from you! Add to your scrapbook. You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. He was named sports director in 1975. 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 was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. 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. Austin State University before joining Channel 13 in July 1974. We watched him on the news every night. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the #Allen family. 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. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, smiles after listening to a message from fans wishing him well while trying to prepare for the evening newscast. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Upload or insert images from URL. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. 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