Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. I didn't even know that he was sick! 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. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. "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. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". Bob Allen is known for ESPN SportsCentury (1999). 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! He use to do funny reports for KTRK. 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. 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. 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. 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. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. What do you mean by remote control. He does a great job. Hes still obsessed with time. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. Learn more about managing a memorial . Powered by Invision Community. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. Try again later. that news is older than my daughter! Do you know Bob Allen?" "I'm ready for the fight, and I welcome any prayers that they have and hope to see them back on TV as soon as I can.". Jan Glenn is the philanthropist and humanitarian who is deeply concerned about the state of the world, for which she has great compassion and idealism. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. Bob Allen gets answers, VIDEO: Bob Allen's 1978 6pm sports report, Racing legend AJ Foyt talks to eyewitness news reporter Ted Ober about the passing of Bob Allen, David Nuno caught up with baseball great and Houstonian Roger Clemens to talk about Bob Allen, $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. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. You can post now and register later. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. "I'll be back. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. There was a problem getting your location. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Several people have been expressing their condolences on social media and sharing memories of Allen. All rights reserved. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. 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. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. Didn't know about this either. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. Most of the media people were. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. Truly one of the best. Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. He was involved in stuff he was involved in." cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. (divorced) Trivia (2) Divorced from Jan Glenn. "They (vice officers) don't foresee any charges coming out of it.". Im still Bob Allen. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. Personality Profile. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." He became even more familiar with the farming community after marrying his wife Teresa, who grew up on a farm near Osawatomie. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". 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. I always thought he was rather cool. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. VIDEO: Bob Allen with cancer patient and amputee Shelby Robin, VIDEO: Bob Allen checks in with Shelby Robin, who now helps children with cancer, VIDEO: Bob Allen covered some of the best athletes in the world, including a five-year-old diver, VIDEO: Bob Allen has a candid interview with Bum Phillips, VIDEO: Bob Allen asks viewers to get out and vote in 1976 election, VIDEO: Bob Allen takes on World Arm Wrestling Championships participants, VIDEO: Bob Allen's first report on Live at 5 focused on Nazi photographers at the Olympics, VIDEO: Bob Allen reports on the end of the Houston Aeros in 1978, VIDEO: Is the Houston Women's Hockey League as rough as the male league? You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. 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. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. 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." Please try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Foyt. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. Weve updated the security on the site. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? I wouldn't think KTRK would fire him. 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. Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. Sgt. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. But I think I told it like it was." He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. J.C. Mosier said the decision not to file charges came after a months-long investigation by the department's vice division that included reviewing hours of videotapes, some of them homemade. 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 has made atremendous impact covering sports in Houston, and as he moves to another part of his life, we'll always remember Bob Allen." 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "On the one hand I'm very angry about it, but I know that it's the way I was leading my life. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? 368k members in the texas community. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974. Display as a link instead, September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. "In this case, it would be a tumor of the T lymphocytes.". Or at least that was true until this year. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV from 1977-1991. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. G.W. 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. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. Coke addiction? Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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.". "One of the best ever. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. Paste as plain text instead, She is a female celebrity. Loved sports as a boy He will be missed. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. He was 70 years old. Family (1) Spouse ? Guess Dave & Ed Brandon are the only ones left from that broadcast team that I grew up with. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Resend Activation Email. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Let's do this," he said. 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. - Gifford Nielsen, former KHOU sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my hometown. 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. the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. He will be missed. He died January 12 . Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. I noticed she had been missing from the morning news for a while but her picture was still on their website. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my life, '' he.. 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