they later divorced. Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. He was shown the door after his brief visit that day, but he returned in 1974 to begin one of the most remarkable runs in local TV annals: 38 1/2 years at the same station, most of that time as the sports director on the No. Failed to delete memorial. We have set your language to For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." I did not know that about Ed! "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. Send your videos to news@abc13.com or use the #abc13eyewitness hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. But I think I told it like it was.. that news is older than my daughter! What do you mean by remote control. 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. 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Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He put himself into both organizations." Former television weatherman Ed Brandon said Wednesday a 10-year cocaine habit left him as addicted as a "skid-row alcoholic," but he denied the rumors of sexual improprieties that have circulated around him. 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." In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I've got a lot of faith. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. 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. He was 70 years of age. 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. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. 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. Hard to find anyone better. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). 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. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. Personality Profile. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. 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. 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. Let us know your favorite memories of Don and why you're his biggest fan. I think I was honest, he said. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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.. Draloc, Inc. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He will be missed. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? Don was hosting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade on Saturday with channel 13 so I don't think anything has happened to him thankfully! American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In a message posted to his @BobAllenKHOU account on Twitter several hours after word of his condition was announced Monday afternoon by Channel 11, the sportscaster wrote, "Overwhelmed by your well wishes. He never looked his age. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. "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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. This is a carousel. Paste as plain text instead, Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He joined the Houston Chronicle in 1990 after stints at the Dallas bureau of United Press International (1984-90), the Waco Tribune-Herald (1978-84) and the Tyler Morning Telegraph (1975-78). 24 Texas A&M staves off comeback bid by Ole Miss for 14th SEC win, 400m star Tierra Robinson-Jones looks back on emotional SEC Indoors, Catching up with former Texas A&M wide receiver Jason Carter, Standout 2025 DL Dilan Battle is seeing his recruitment take off. . 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. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. Puh-leeze! He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. Learn more about managing a memorial . Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. He will be missed. He was 70 years of age. It showed every day. 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. Always will be. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. This really shows you guys that, YES! Bob Allen is known for ESPN SportsCentury (1999). My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). 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. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. Oops, something didn't work. He was one of the few guys on TV I liked to watch. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . G.W. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. Hes still obsessed with time. "I'm not scared. This is a carousel with slides. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Even so, Ed was out at KTRK because of his cocaine addiction. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. What's happening to Tom Koch? 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). "He was like Dick Clark. Fred Newhouse, from left, Diane Englet and Bob Allen at NRG Stadium for the 2nd annual Fantasy Football Draft Night benefiting the Boys & Girls Harbor. Alongside competitors like Craig Roberts, Gifford Nielsen and Mark Berman, he was part of one of the most stable periods for any major-market TV sports director contingent. Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded . "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. Other exhibits offer a timeline of Houston sports since the 1970s: press passes for the Rockets first season, the Billie Jean King-Bobby Riggs tennis extravaganza and Texans teams of the 1970s (the 1974 World Football League) and 2000s and photos with Nolan Ryan, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard (who gave Allen a shot to the schnozz during a 1980s benefit bout for Special Olympics), Ted Williams and Stan Musial, among others. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. & You were a good man. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." I generally don't enjoy his reports. A system error has occurred. #RIP. I never heard the Bob Boudreax story, too bad you couldn't ask Dave Ward when he used to frequent "The Volcano" nightly. 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. Here picture has been gone now. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. He was a dad, grandfather, friend and most of all supporter of the Sunshine Kid and the Special Olympics. He joined the Houston Chronicle in 1990 after stints at the Dallas bureau of United Press International (1984-90), the Waco Tribune-Herald (1978-84) and the Tyler Morning Telegraph (1975-78). "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. We were a band of characters, he said. Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. "They (vice officers) don't foresee any charges coming out of it.". based on information from your browser. Display as a link instead, Lee Bennett (Garber) Archie Berdahl (T. Tucker) Ernie Bernhardt (Kenton, Miller-McKinley) Art Berry (Gordon) Frank Bessinger (Noble) Rose Blaine (Lyman) Janet Blair (Kemp) Charlie Blake (Hallett) Meredith Blake (Ayres) "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. 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. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. His contract with Channel 13 prohibits new television, radio or Internet jobs until later in the spring, but he said he has signed on with the Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency and hopes to begin public speaking, which is allowed under his agreement. Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Id still be rooting for them. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. 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. 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. He was a part of our lives. 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. 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 decision by Houston police not to file charges should also speed his recovery. Brandon denied the allegations but later agreed to settle out-of-court for $3 ,500 when the man threatened to file a lawsuit over the alleged assault, said Houston private investigator Clyde Wilson, who was hired by Brandon to handle the settlement. 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