When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". I generally don't enjoy his reports. 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. 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. 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. Here picture has been gone now. I don't watch much morning television, so forgive my ignorance, but is Johnathan Walton still doing his schtick on 11? "I'll be back. He has done so much with his reporting. R.I.P. I always thought he was rather cool. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. Didn't know about this either. Let others know about your loved one's death. Try again later. 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.". He was 70 years old. they later divorced. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 15,673 Views | In lieu of customary remembrances and for those desiring, his family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in his name be directed to the Sunshine Kids, 2814 Virginia St., Houston, TX, 77098. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. If he is gone, Don and 13 may not have had a say in the matter. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. Personality Profile. "One day we did an interview on the 'G spot'," said Nelson. Loved sports as a boy This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. He has since been off the air a few times for heart problems and last year Tim Heller replaced him as the station's chief meteorologist, but Ed remains on the 6:00 newscast. But he also had a softer side. 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. & You were a good man. #RIP. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. He use to do funny reports for KTRK. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. From the glory days of the Luv Ya Blue Houston Oilers-Earl Campbell era, to some low points when Bum Phillips was sacked, Bob was there. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. 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. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." 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Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. 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. Learn more about merges. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. Now is the best time of my life. 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. Structural Info Facts "He had a huge smile, a great smile. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . Display as a link instead, Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Ed got into a recovery program and he was out of broadcasting for a couple of years before Dan Patrick gave him a part time job doing some call-in shows on KSEV. Also known asGlenn M Jan IncludesAddress(4) Phone(4) See Results Jan Glenn, 52 Resides in York, SC Lived InRock Hill SC Related ToJustin Glenn, Kristy Glenn, Sondra Glenn, Mark Glenn Also known asJanet F Glenn IncludesAddress(2) Phone(1) Email(1) See Results Jan M Glenn, 60 Resides in Tonganoxie, KS Lived InTopeka KS VIDEO: Bob Allen was live in the locker room in 2005 when the Astros made it to the World Series. 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. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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? 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. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. Most everyone in Houston, in fact, knew Allen, the longtime Houston sportscaster at KTRK (Channel 13) and, from 2013 through 2015, at KHOU (Channel 11), who died early Thursday after a 16-month battle with cancer. I would like to get back into radio, and I would like to do shows that get into the mind of athletes not just what they did on the field but what made them what they were, what happened when it was all over for them, he said. Did he retire? Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. Family (1) Spouse ? He was 70 years of age. I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. "He was the real deal when it came to the Sunshine Kids," Biggio said. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. that news is older than my daughter! Allen plans to take a break before plunging in earnest into his new company, Bob Allen Media. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Bob spent 38 years as part of our family at Eyewitness News, ending his career with ABC13 as our Sports Director in January 2013. In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. Very nice to everyone involved. Your email address will not be published. He put himself into both organizations." Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. I grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. 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. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. 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. We watched him on the news every night. Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. On the other hand, I did always enjoy Alvin Van Black's "Alvin at Night" segments where he went to all the high society functions (in what must have been the world's largest tuxedo). 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. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. When will Erik start? "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. Send your videos to [email protected] or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Anyone hear why he left ABC13? Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. 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. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. "Bob is a fighter. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. I don't know what illness she has. Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. Houston won't be the same without you. Pasted as rich text. Yep he is. 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. Hes still obsessed with time. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania. 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. He was a part of our lives. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. His family said Allen peacefully died about 11 p.m. Wednesday. You can post now and register later. We were a band of characters, he said. "We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". Foyt. Allen was diagnosed in the spring of 2015 with T-cell lymphoma, 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. 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. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? - ?) 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. From left: Scott Gertner, Kim Padgett and Bob Allen at the 32nd annual Escape Celebrity Serve Benefit at Tony's restaurant Sunday April 28, 2013. 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. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. "One of the best ever. Keep you posted.". "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. More about Marriage Records in Missouri: Marriage records are held by the county recorder of deeds. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. Who can complain?. GREAT NEWS! Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. For more than 38 years at Channel 13, working alongside Ward and his other colleagues as one of the nation's longest-tenured sports anchors, Allen was the nightly pipeline to the Oilers, Astros and Rockets and other pro, college and high school teams for hundreds of thousands of viewers on Houston's most-watched newscasts. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. 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. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". News operations are generally small parts of the overall television station. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. Back when he was married to Jan Glenn from Good Morning Houston and they were sort of power couple in the city before that was a term used much. Several people have been expressing their condolences on social media and sharing memories of Allen. This account has been disabled. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. 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