Away from the cameras, she is actively involved with a number of Houston charitable institutions with particular emphasis on children's causes and animal rescue. How in the hell did he get his job back? Glenn Howerton with her wife Jill Latiano and older son Miles Howerton. Channel 13's competitors rolled out a number of counterparts to Bob Allen during his more than three decades as sports director: KPRC (Channel 2): Bill Worrell, Ron Franklin, Craig Roberts, Chris Wragge, Randy McIlvoy. Puh-leeze! In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. He put himself into both organizations." He became even more familiar with the farming community after marrying his wife Teresa, who grew up on a farm near Osawatomie. Who is Jan Glenn? "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. I've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. Does anyone know whats going on? - 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Sad news. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". Didn't know about this either. "I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. tom is working 5am and 4pm now.sounds like a better gig to me. In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. Thanks for your help! For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. 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 you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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,. Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". Let us know your favorite memories of Don and why you're his biggest fan. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. 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. "I really did get to live my dream," he said in a 2013 interview. I still remember most of them. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. There is a problem with your email/password. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. Bob Allen. 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. 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. You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. You were always there. When will Erik start? 1-ranked newscast in town. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. 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. Try again later. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. I think Ed has earned his. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. His voice will be missed. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). the woman on the show with him was jan glenn and she was married to bob allen, the sportscaster. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Cancer sucks. Required fields are marked *. That's something Ed is very good at, because he did a daytime call-in show on KTRH back in the mid and late 70s, in addition to his weather gig at KTRK. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Glenn Bob Allen memorial. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. Try again. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. Glenn Allen Youngkin (born December 9, 1966) is an American businessman and politician, currently serving as the 74th governor of Virginia since January 15, 2022. The daunting thing is creating my own structure.. When does he start? Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. 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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. No, not the news operation -- the running of the station. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. Bob was a true class act. When we were in college, my husband was a wrestler and I remember him telling me that Bob Allen interviewed him.". In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. 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. John Glenn Allen III. 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, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. 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. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. they later divorced. Brandon admitted later in a written statement that his drug dependency left him vulnerable to blackmail, and he elaborated Wednesday - two weeks after his release from a drug treatment program - on his ordeal. KHOU disclosed Allen's condition to viewers via its website and newscasts Monday afternoon. Coke addiction? shara fryer left channel 13? Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. Pasted as rich text. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". 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. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. What do you mean by remote control. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. Resend Activation Email. You can post now and register later. (? The family of three expanded further when Glenn and his wife Jill welcomed their second child, a baby boy, Isley Ray Howerton in August 2014. Over the years, Allen won many awards, including being named Houstons favorite sportscaster by readers of The Houston Chronicle. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Most of the media people were. No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. My main goal is to continue to get physically healthy. "I loved working with him," Melton said. Family, friends, colleagues and loved ones are to gather for a private memorial service and celebration of his life led by Rev. 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. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that 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. He will be missed. Last: How long do you want to ignore this user? They let us be our own personalities, and they gave us the creative freedom to be ourselves. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. It was published knowledge at the time that an adult man had complained to police that he'd been sexually abused in an encounter with Ed. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. He was a part of our lives. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. 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. 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. He never looked his age. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. 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." While chronicling some of the most memorable moments in Houston sports history, he also became a friend and benefactor to dozens of young men and women through his work with the Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. I didnt know who I was for the longest time. This account has been disabled. 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. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. I generally switch channels when he comes on. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Oilers, early rockets & Astros. I think I was honest, he said. You cannot paste images directly. "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.". Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. 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. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. "We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". Houston won't be the same without you. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. 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. "He was the real deal when it came to the Sunshine Kids," Biggio said. Who can complain?. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. And he did so much with Special Olympics and Sunshine Kids. "They (vice officers) don't foresee any charges coming out of it.". This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Oops, we were unable to send the email. based on information from your browser. 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. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). I've got a lot to do. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. $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. Im still Bob Allen. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? 'He was the real deal' If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. Make sure that the file is a photo. I've got a lot of faith. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. 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. As a kid in his own right, Allen, born Robert Alan Egalnick (his father, Lee Egalnick, founded the Karl Young League for youth baseball), worked in radio after graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University before joining Channel 13 in July 1974. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Display as a link instead, Houston icon. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. Tim is like a brother. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. He died January 12 . To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. He was not afraid to share the limelight and allow others around him to shine. Hard to find anyone better. Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Failed to report flower. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Oops, something didn't work. Wondered that myself. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I guess he switched places. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. After graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University, he began his career at KPRC (950 AM) and joined Channel 13 in July 1974 as a weekend anchor. He started his career in radio, then graduated to the TV screen in 1974, first as the weekend sports anchor. 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 created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. Anyone hear why he left ABC13? Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? He was a bit gruff in the press box. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 I'm in shock. I did not know that about Ed! Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. #RIP. Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded . Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV from 1977-1991. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . 368k members in the texas community. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. 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. Bob is as tough as they come. We watched him on the news every night. 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. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. "I was with him on that desk for 38 years," Ward said. She is a female celebrity. Brandon studied radio-TV at the University of Texas, and his first jobs were as a radio disc jockey on stations in Texarkana and Longview. He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. There was also talk of adding WWL-TV/New Orleans(4), and WWL-DT/New Orlenas(36) to the project, but last I heard that didn't get off the ground. He received a stem cell transplant in December and in February said he was cancer-free before complications developed in recent weeks. Jan Glenn Net Worth 2023, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography Tom Ford Don Nelson & Jan Glenn's Good Morning Houston years Watch on Jan Glenn net worth is $1.3 Million Jan Glenn Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Jan Glenn is an actress, known for Good Morning Houston (1979). 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. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. 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. 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. More about Marriage Records in Missouri: Marriage records are held by the county recorder of deeds. What's happening to Tom Koch? Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. TV Shows. Did he retire? Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. At the time, he said, he was aware of the swirl of rumors that began to circulate throughout the city, but said the hospital environment insulated him from the full impact. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." All these years in Houston, and I haven't watched 10 hours of local news. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? If its February, its (baseball) spring training. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. 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. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle Show More Show . i think don nelson was on "dialing for dollars" on channel 13 before he was on the news. 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. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 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. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Glenn Bob Allen I found on Findagrave.com. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. Movies. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. ). This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. G.W. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. Do you know Bob Allen?" September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. - present) Jan Glenn (? Let's do this," he said. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. VIDEO: Bob Allen as Eyewitness News Sports Director in an on-air promotional spot that aired around 1980. Gonna beat this. Foyt. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. Brandon said his recovery was helped along, though, by the cards and letters he received from people who had watched him during his 17 years with Channel 13. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! We have set your language to Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. Definitely a Houston TV icon. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. Didn't he die a few years ago? I can never look at him the same way! This really shows you guys that, YES! 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