"He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. Thanks for the memories all these years! The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Required fields are marked *. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Things will get tighter. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. 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. Gonna beat this. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. 1-ranked newscast in town. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, 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. Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. 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. Although, for years there have been people of the opinion that KHOU's news content is dictated by remote control from the mothership in Dallas, but that's a discussion for another time. "I've got great doctors. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. 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. citykid09, Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Allen joined Channel 11 in April 2013 after 38 years at KTRK (Channel 13), where he was one of the longest-tenured sports directors in the industry's history. Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. All Rights Reserved. Police investigated but found no proof of that. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Hard to believe he was on the air for almost 40 years. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. - 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. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. All rights reserved. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. GREAT NEWS! He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. 368k members in the texas community. Wow, This is shocking. TV Shows. Allen said he would post updates of his condition on his Twitter feed, @boballenmedia, and on Facebook. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. My main goal is to continue to get physically healthy. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. shara fryer left channel 13? They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? Resend Activation Email. 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 woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Oops, something didn't work. Allen, 66, is resigning not retiring, he notes with some emphasis to work on a book, start a media company, engage in public speaking and otherwise add to and document his role in the history of Houston sports and sports media reflected by the upstairs walls of his Neartown home. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. "I loved working with him," Melton said. We were a band of characters, he said. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. Personality Profile. And my money's on him.". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. 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. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. 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. I got tired of making the same mistakes with people and things, so I talked to a person who was really helpful, and lights have started coming on. 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. #RIP. 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! The daunting thing is creating my own structure.. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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 director Dave Strickland, sports producer Joe Gleason and reporter Tim Melton, who has been on medical leave since suffering a stroke in 2011. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. I still remember most of them. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. G.W. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. 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. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. You cannot paste images directly. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. A true professional. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. What do you mean by remote control. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. 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. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. "I'm ready. He didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. There was a time when Bob Allen the sportscaster to me was my whole identity, not Bob Allen the person. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. 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