0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. 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. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for the evening newscast. Don Nelson and Jan Glenn were Houston's TV couple from 1977 to 1991 thanks to "Good Morning Houston." Share this memorial using social media sites or email. It's just a long ride.". 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. Celebrity servers Courtney Zubowski and Bob Allen at the ESCAPE Celebrity Serve Benefit. He has since been off the air a few times for heart problems and last year Tim Heller replaced him as the station's chief meteorologist, but Ed remains on the 6:00 newscast. Dr. Mims said lymphomas are curable at all stages of the disease. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Although, for years there have been people of the opinion that KHOU's news content is dictated by remote control from the mothership in Dallas, but that's a discussion for another time. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. We were a band of characters, he said. 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. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 15,673 Views | Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. By We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. Wow, This is shocking. 52 Replies | In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. From authors to animal handlers to animals having accidents on the set, from self help gurus to cooking segments with chefs, Don and Jan could handle anything. Youve got to be unique and local, because you can get national news a lot of places, he said. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. "He was like Dick Clark. Upload or insert images from URL. My main goal is to continue to get physically healthy. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. Bob Allen is married to ?. The party was thrown by a group including Margaret O'Brien-Molina and Bob Martin aka "The Accountant to the Stars." I'm in shock. - 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. Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. 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.. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? "I think I was honest," he said. Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. "We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. they later divorced. TV Shows. Im still Bob Allen. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. He was loud and blustery on camera. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. 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'm not scared. This browser does not support getting your location. I don. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. Jan Glenn's co-hosted Good Morning Houston with Don Nelson from 1979-1991. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. He is no longer there and his picture and place has been replaced with Tom Abrahams. "I'm ready. 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. "I'll be back. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). Could have waited for him to get liquored up, then hammer him for the info. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." 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. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. Bob is as tough as they come. Sign up for service and obituary updates. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. I'd still be rooting for them. He was 70 years old. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 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. It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. 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. Let others know about your loved one's death. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. We are in the process of planning a private Memorial Service for Bob's family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.". You talk as if you don't believe in the power of redemption. shara fryer left channel 13? Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. Shortly after, he took a leave of absence. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Most of the traffic people on the air in Houston aren't directly employed by their stations. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. Tickets from the Colt .45s first game in 1962 and a Beatles show in 1965 which he watched from backstage at the Sam Houston Coliseum attest to his tenure as a lifetime Houstonian. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. He was gracious enough to return my phone call and answer my questions about how he got started in the business, what sports he enjoyed covering the most and who his favorite sports personalities were. I grew up in Sports with Bob Allen. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . A true professional. When the Oilers were in their heyday, I was a contemporary with the players, and this was all new, he said. R.I.P. - present) Jan Glenn (? He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". Among adults 25-54, it tied for second at 6 p.m. and was third at 10 p.m. Click through the gallery above for photos from Allen's career in Houston TV news. bob allen replaced dan lovett in about 74. jan came along from about 76 to 79. i had the question of whether there were dual anchors at both 6 or 10 or just one newscast. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. Jan's biggest problem was that the show was called "Good Morning Houston" instead of "Jan Glen's Show." You have chosen this person to be their own family member. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. Paste as plain text instead, 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. 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 is a fighter. Now your journey has come full circle," Sirron F. wrote. A Gannett official says strong commitment to news will continue. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. Id be typing my script with my back to the newsroom, and spitballs would be flying past me and hitting the screen. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 368k members in the texas community. Clear editor. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. I've got a lot of faith. Please reset your password. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. "It helped me a lot.". 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.". 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. William A. Lawson, founding pastor and current pastor emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Do you know Bob Allen?" 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. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. What do you mean by remote control. If its February, its (baseball) spring training. 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. Also known asGlenn M Jan IncludesAddress(4) Phone(4) See Results Jan Glenn, 52 Resides in York, SC Lived InRock Hill SC Related ToJustin Glenn, Kristy Glenn, Sondra Glenn, Mark Glenn Also known asJanet F Glenn IncludesAddress(2) Phone(1) Email(1) See Results Jan M Glenn, 60 Resides in Tonganoxie, KS Lived InTopeka KS Yep he is. 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.. Failed to report flower. 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. 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. "Now his cause is beating cancer. His favorites, in no particular order, include the Luv Ya Blue Oilers of the late 1970s, the current Texans, the mid-1980s Astros and the back-to-back Rockets champions of the mid-1990s. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. When it was completed, KHOU/Houston(11), KHOU-DT/Houston(31), KPXB/Conroe(49), KPXB-DT/Conroe(5), WFAA/Dallas(8), WFAA-DT/Dallas(9), KENS/San Antonio(5), KENS-DT(55)/San Antonio, KVUE/Austin(24), KVUE-DT/Austin(33), and KBEJ/Fredericksburg(2) were all to be run by remote control from Dallas. But I think I told it like it was." Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He was involved in stuff he was involved in." 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. 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. Bob spent 38 years as part of our family at Eyewitness News, ending his career with ABC13 as our Sports Director in January 2013. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas? Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. What happend to Don Nelson His Picture is no longer on the intro of any of the shows he was on. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Maybe he is undercover with the POTUS. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Even so, Ed was out at KTRK because of his cocaine addiction. who'd think that the hard drinking Dave Ward would out live Bob. When is his last day anchoring the 4pm newscast? J.C. Mosier said the decision not to file charges came after a months-long investigation by the department's vice division that included reviewing hours of videotapes, some of them homemade. This really shows you guys that, YES! I generally switch channels when he comes on. 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. 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. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. The same complaint included allegations of child pornography. No charges were filed. 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