VIDEO: Tribute to Bob Allen from Jamie's Hope Foundation. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. If you don't do it as a kid, the connection will never form. He put himself into both organizations." The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. G.W. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Allen (106406926)? Police investigated but found no proof of that. He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. My main goal is to continue to get physically healthy. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. Hard to find anyone better. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. 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. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Loved sports as a boy That discussion will be part of his book, as will his observations on the role of local sports media coverage in a digital world dominated by KTRKs corporate cousin, ESPN. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. In the meantime, he said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. (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! #Fu*ckcancer https://t.co/3P2hCPS1OL. 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. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ). I don't watch much morning television, so forgive my ignorance, but is Johnathan Walton still doing his schtick on 11? Rather than sweeping it under the rug, Ed acknowleged that he had a problem. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. As a native of Houston, he said in 2013 that he struggled to balance his feelings as a fan with his obligations as a reporter. I'd still be rooting for them. 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. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. "Like any tumor, something goes wrong in a single cell and it begins to grow abnormally," said Dr. Martha Mims, chief of the hematology and oncology section at Baylor College of Medicine. 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 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! You are part of my love 4 Houston sports. 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Try again later. In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. 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. 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 was 70. Powered by Invision Community. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. If you have any photos you would like to share of Bob, please post on the KPRC 2 Facebook page. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." We were a band of characters, he said. I noticed she had been missing from the morning news for a while but her picture was still on their website. Search above to list available cemeteries. He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Try again later. He was 70 years of age. 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. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. Let others know about your loved one's death. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. I didn't even know that he was sick! Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. I never heard the Bob Boudreax story, too bad you couldn't ask Dave Ward when he used to frequent "The Volcano" nightly. 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. Brandon, cheerful and upbeat in his first public interview since he abruptly resigned from KTRK -Channel 13 earlier this year, said he is taking it "one day at a time" in an effort to kick the habit. "I'm not scared. Here picture has been gone now. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. "I thought I could do drugs socially and I couldn't.". Sad news. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? This browser does not support getting your location. 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. 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. 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. Allen joined Channel 11 in April 2013 after 38 years at KTRK (Channel 13), where he was one of the longest-tenured sports directors in the industry's history. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." I did not know that about Ed! Thanks for your help! (Strickland) was my first sports producer. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. "I married an Osawatomie farmer's daughter," Bob said with a smile. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. Bob Allen was such a television junkie that at age 10, he rode his bicycle from the family home in West University to the studios of KTRK (Channel 13) just so he could wander the halls and gawk at news anchor Ray Conaway and sportscaster Guy Savage. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). Bob was a really good guy. Everybody has issues with confidence and self-esteem, he said. No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. But he also had a softer side. 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. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. Did he retire? Threads like this make me realize that in some ways I'll never be a native Houstonian. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. 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. He was named sports director in 1975. 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. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. VIDEO: Longtime Eyewitness Sports Director Bob Allen lost his battle with cancer at age 70. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. I generally don't enjoy his reports. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I'm in shock. This account has been disabled. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. At this point, I 'm trying not to worry about anything the show called. 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