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'd still be rooting for them. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. Tim is like a brother. Could have waited for him to get liquored up, then hammer him for the info. Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. 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. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. I grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. He told them how their teams were doing, win or lose." shara fryer left channel 13? "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. Brandon was admitted to a local psychiatric hospital and spent several months in a drug treatment program. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. wow, she's been there forever. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: Houston (previously Montrose, now Midtown) TX. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. 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. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . No services are scheduled at this time. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". #RIP. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? 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. He was one of the few guys on TV I liked to watch. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. Anderson Cancer Center. He was 70 years of age. Bob Allen is married to ?. 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. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. 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. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. He became even more familiar with the farming community after marrying his wife Teresa, who grew up on a farm near Osawatomie. Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. Always will be. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. Bob's family issued the following statement: "On behalf of Bob Allen's family, we are so incredibly touched by the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. Bob spent 38 years as part of our family at Eyewitness News, ending his career with ABC13 as our Sports Director in January 2013. When will Erik start? He died January 12 . He was previously married to Jan Glenn. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. He never looked his age. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). 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. 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). 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. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." Display as a link instead, Dave Ward, left, and Bob Allen at the 11th annual Texas Legends Gala on March 25. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. KTRK has a new 11:00 anchor: ERIK BARAJAS joins KTRK in Houston as the weekday 4 PM anchor from weekend anchor at KSAT in San Antonio. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? By Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. Please enter your email and password to sign in. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He will be missed. & You were a good man. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. 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. 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. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. Wow, This is shocking. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. The part that would be run by remote control is an area known as "master control" or "local air control" where programs are played back, commericals are inserted, network programs are aired, network and syndicated feeds are recorded, etc Houston would be left with the news operation, sales, and local management. - Spencer Tillman, "Inside the Game" co-host, "He has been such an institution. See also He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". 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? I had no clue about his cancer. His voice will be missed. As far as Don Nelson goes, I'm going to miss him if he's been fired. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. 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. But the star of his memories, he said, is the late Marvin Zindler. Try again later. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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). We watched him on the news every night. 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! 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 and I have both matureda lot together on the air. You cannot paste images directly. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. Family (1) Spouse ? He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. Bob is as tough as they come. 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. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. And he did so much with Special Olympics and Sunshine Kids. Bob began the fight of his life in the summer of 2015, when he announced had a form of T-cell lymphoma. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. . Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. T-cell lymphoma is 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. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. Pasted as rich text. 52 Replies | 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. Try again later. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. But I think I told it like it was." Sports is not a profit center (for newscasts).. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. 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. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. In the short time I knew Bob, he treated me the same way he treated me as if he'd known me the entire 15+ years he'd known my husband. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. My main goal is to continue to get physically healthy. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? He was 70. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. Personality Profile. He was a bit gruff in the press box. She was born on Thursday June 4th 1970, in Unknown. Bob Allen. 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. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. They met when both were working for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. For now proud to be worlds oldest Sunshine Kid! Yes but I rarely found him that funny. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. Good Morning Houston: With Fran Williams, Jan Glenn, Ed Brandon, Don Nelson. They have been married for 68 years. 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. Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. All Rights Reserved. The duo announced they were expecting their first child in July 2011. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. I always thought he was rather cool. 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 some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Your link has been automatically embedded. We have lost a giant." I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. I did not know that about Ed! Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. He will be missed. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? Marvin did it his way, Allen said.