Make sure that the file is a photo. ABC13 just announced that Cheryle Keck passed away today. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "The job situation is something that is definitely on my mind, and I don't have one right now," he said. 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. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Hard to find anyone better. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. 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. It's just a long ride.". Receive a notification when services are updated. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. ", "We felt confident all along that there would not be any criminal charges filed. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. A system error has occurred. Allen left Channel 13 early in 2013 and, in an unexpected career twist six months later, became sports director at Channel 11. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Then we want to hear from you! 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. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. What you think Ruben the dancing bear doesn't match up with Dave Ward and Bob Allen? I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. Family (1) Spouse ? Clear editor. 1st chemo went well. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. 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. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. (Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle), Johnny Carrabba, from left, Kelly Policastro, Rebecca Morgan and Bob Allen, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, Oops! Personality Profile. He's been here for a million years. Im sure it will be weird waking up Monday and not going to the station, he said. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". 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. This really shows you guys that, YES! "I'm not scared. 368k members in the texas community. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. There was an error deleting this problem. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. 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. If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? All rights reserved. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. Try again later. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. Structural Info Facts 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.". Rest In Peace Bob Allen. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. And he did so much with Special Olympics and Sunshine Kids. I think I was honest, he said. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. He was 70 years of age. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Do you know Bob Allen?" SPRINGFIELD - Robert V. Bob Drake, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at St. John's Hospital. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. 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. Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. If we went over the line, they would call us on it, but they let us be ourselves and think outside the box: Dont look at the other stations, but do what we thought was good and let them follow us.. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. He started his career in radio, then graduated to the TV screen in 1974, first as the weekend sports anchor. Things will get tighter. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. And my money's on him.". Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. Allen's home was lined with memorabilia from his years covering Houston sports, including tickets from the Colt .45s' first game in 1962, press passes for the Rockets' first season and the Billie Jean King-Bobby Riggs tennis extravaganza and photos with Nolan Ryan, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Ted Williams and Stan Musial, among others. Oilers, early rockets & Astros. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. "When he became ill, he said, hey, I'm going to beat this thing, but if not, I've had a great life," said his brother, Ken Egalnick. Allen was on hand for virtually all of the modern eras major moments in Houston sports history. Back when he was married to Jan Glenn from Good Morning Houston and they were sort of power couple in the city before that was a term used much. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. Definitely a Houston TV icon. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. the smiling faces behind the camera who bring you the "local" and national news and weather have troubled lives- just like any other human being! When will Erik start? Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". Death . I think Ed has earned his. Learn more about merges. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. Pasted as rich text. 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. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. - Gifford Nielsen, former KHOU sports director and Oilers quarterback, I got to live my dream in my hometown. Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. But I think I told it like it was.. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. Menu. based on information from your browser. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? $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. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. Wow, This is shocking. I wouldn't think KTRK would fire him. He remained on the air at KHOU until June 2015, when he disclosed his illness and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. 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. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. We were a band of characters, he said. "He was like Dick Clark. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. 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. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. 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. He was 70. 'He was the real deal' Longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen underwent his first round of chemotherapy Monday for a form of T-cell lymphoma and said he will take a leave of absence from KHOU (Channel 11) while he undergoes treatment at M.D. 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. Let's do this," he said. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. shara fryer left channel 13? I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. Let others know about your loved one's death. (? Id still be rooting for them. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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." ). TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. 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. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. 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. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. 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. Did he retire? Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. 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. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. Required fields are marked *. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. Try again later. Damn. I didn't even know that he was sick! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV from 1977-1991. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. Bailey, the foundation's executive director, added, "It was his friendship and passion to give kids a little of their childhood back that moved us all so deeply. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. 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. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. that news is older than my daughter! This browser does not support getting your location. Police investigated but found no proof of that. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. 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 Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, speaks to producer Chaz Miller while preparing for the six o'clock newscast. 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. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. GREAT NEWS! HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? 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. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. Now is the best time of my life. 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. I remember being out in the 1970s, and a young boy ran up to me and said, 'You're Dave Ward! "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. There were a bunch of current and former Houston television stars in attendance. "I'm ready. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? I generally switch channels when he comes on. In addition to working on a book, he has plans to start a media company and engage in public speaking. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. Try again. No services are scheduled at this time. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. Bob is as tough as they come. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. 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. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". "He was the best-known and most-admired sportscaster in town, but there was more. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. I interviewed Bob Allen for my HS newspaper back in the day. He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. Try again later. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. Off camera, he was the sweetest, nicest, quietest guy. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end.
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