HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Height, Girlfri All About Portia de Rossi's Ex Husband - Mel M. Me Untold truth of Clint Eastwood's daughter - Kathry Kim Jae-young - Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Family Has two cats, George Straight Eyes (he's cross-eyed) and Tammy Whynot. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Failed to report flower. Divorced from Bob Allen. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. I think Ed has earned his. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. - Spencer Tillman, "Inside the Game" co-host, "He has been such an institution. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. We watched him on the news every night. All rights reserved. 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. He will be missed. I'd still be rooting for them. 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. They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. In a 2013 interview, he said that at age 10 he rode his bicycle from the family home in West University Place to Channel 13's studios so he could meet news anchor Ray Conaway and sportscaster Guy Savage. 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. "I'm not scared. 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Please try again later. that news is older than my daughter! He did reports and all kinds of stuff. Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. He was 70 years old. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. Your previous content has been restored. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. 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. It's just a long ride.". The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He was 70 years old. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. See also ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. 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. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 1-ranked newscast in town. Oops, something didn't work. Add to your scrapbook. Robert Glenn "Bob" has 8 jobs listed on their profile. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We have lost a giant." As a native of Houston, he said in 2013 that he struggled to balance his feelings as a fan with his obligations as a reporter. 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. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. 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. Off the court and playing fields, he interviewed heavyweight champions like Muhammad Ali, legendary coaches like Darryl Royal and Indy 500 winners like A.J. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? 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. It showed every day. He received a stem cell transplant in December and in February said he was cancer-free before complications developed in recent weeks. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. Coke addiction? He was loud and blustery on camera. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. I don't know what illness she has. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. 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 had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Bob Allen is married to ?. Gonna beat this. Allen said Sunday night that doctors had been monitoring his health for several months for a precursor to the disease, a type of immune system cancer, and a firm diagnosis came earlier this month. Display as a link instead, They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. 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. Try again later. His voice will be missed. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. 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! yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. I did not know that about Ed! Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. GREAT NEWS! Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. - ?) They have been married for 68 years. Bob is survived by his daughter, Genna Fincher and her husband Brent; grandchildren, Mason and Hayden; brother, Ken Egalnick and his wife Debbie; niece, Kristin Egalnick; nephew, Kenny Egalnick; and great-nephew, Kane Hutchison. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". 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.. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." 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 overnight after a 16-month battle. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. 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. 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. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Allen did not specify the variety of T-cell lymphoma for which he is being treated, but he said doctors described it as an aggressive strain of the disease that affects about six people out of a million. "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. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. 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. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He and I have both matureda lot together on the air. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. We were a band of characters, he said. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. Movies. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. 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. Wow, This is shocking. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. 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. By Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. I've got a lot of faith. "I loved working with him," Melton said. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. You can post now and register later. I was a fan first, then I became his colleague. "He had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. I noticed she had been missing from the morning news for a while but her picture was still on their website. TV Shows. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. As he prepared to begin treatment, Allen said he was prepared for the fight and confident of his ability to battle the disease and, at some point, to return to the air. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. Sorry! I can never look at him the same way! 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. Family (1) Spouse ? Sad news. 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. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Sad to hear, I grew up watching Bob on Channel 13. I guess he switched places. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. I think I was honest, he said. Structural Info Facts There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. 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. Personality Profile. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. Anyone hear why he left ABC13? Paste as plain text instead, i think don nelson was on "dialing for dollars" on channel 13 before he was on the news. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. 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. Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. Try again later. Did he retire? 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. 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