Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. G.W. 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. Pasted as rich text. Sgt. He was the college roommate and frat brother of one of my cousins and I remember him well as a kid. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Houston icon. citykid09, (Strickland) was my first sports producer. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. Foyt. He also interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. 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. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. In the meantime, Allen said, he welcomes the prayers and best wishes of viewers who have followed his 40-year career on Houston television. 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. What do you mean by remote control. A true professional. Definitely a Houston TV icon. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. 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. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. Wondered that myself. Anyone hear why he left ABC13? He and Osama are grilling out tonight with Elvis. I was the auctioneer for a few charity auctions with Bob. HOUSTON Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. 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. Police investigated but found no proof of that. This is a carousel with slides. Cancer sucks. He has been married three times, and he acknowledges he has struggled with his status as a local celebrity. Hard to believe he was on the air for almost 40 years. Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. 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. "Now his cause is beating cancer. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He was involved in stuff he was involved in." Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Try again later. 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. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. Very few high profile people ever recover from a fall like the one he made. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". - present) Jan Glenn (? He created a strong and lasting bond with sports fans because he covered the games from their perspective. I'm taking things one day at a time.". 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. Long-time Houston sportscaster Bob Allen died peacefully Wednesday night, his family said. 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. I grew up in Fort Worth (18 years), and knew all of the personalities up there. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. "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. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. I grew up watching Ed Brandon back when he was skinny (early 80s). Death . What's happening to Tom Koch? "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the #Allen family. Paste as plain text instead, Bob spent the remainder of his television career with KHOU. "He had such boyish enthusiasm," said CBS Sports announcer Jim Nantz, who met Allen during his student days at the University of Houston. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. 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. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. Erik Barajas just did his first report for ABC 13 at the top of the 6:00 Newscast, I'm guessing he starts the 4PM Newscast tommorrow, but I could be wrong. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? Hard to find anyone better. 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! Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. - ?) Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. "I'm not scared. 1st chemo went well. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. ", "He brought us to tears," said Nelson. for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. Weve updated the security on the site. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. He fought like hell, but he had no regrets." 15,673 Views | 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. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. they later divorced. Allen said he would post updates of his condition on his Twitter feed, @boballenmedia, and on Facebook. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. If he is gone, Don and 13 may not have had a say in the matter. 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." He will be missed. Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 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. Loved sports as a boy Sad news. Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. 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. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. In 1991, she left KTRK-TV to pursue a successful career as an independent producer. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. I think Ed has earned his. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. What is the Bob Boudreaux story? Clear editor. Year should not be greater than current year. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. 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. 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. Wow, This is shocking. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. 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. His status as a hometown celebrity of sorts also made for some interesting and difficult times away from the camera. 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). I thought if I popped out of a time capsule 50 years from now, he'd still be doing sportscasts with the same enthusiasm." This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Didn't know about this either. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. "I'm very pleased that no charges will be filed," said private investigator Wilson. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. He was like an 84-year-old 12-year-old. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. We have lost a giant." It would only eliminate about 10 jobs at each station. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. ", Regarding Allen, the doctor said, "I'm sure everyone wishes him well. - Spencer Tillman, "Inside the Game" co-host, "He has been such an institution. We were a band of characters, he said. Then we want to hear from you! No charges were filed. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You can always change this later in your Account settings. cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. 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. Don and Jan loved live TV and loved working with each other. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. 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. I wouldn't think KTRK would fire him. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. Ed gives thanks to God every day for getting that second chance. 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! 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. Or at least that was true until this year. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". Allen leaves behind a daughter and a brother. Sports anchor Bob Allen recently joined KHOU-Channel 11. Channel 13 should be commended for sticking by a faithful employee, and Mr. Brandon should be commended for turning his life around. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? I generally switch channels when he comes on. Bob is as tough as they come. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. For example, WBQC-CA/Cincinnati(25) carries the rebroadcast of WCPO/Cincinnati(9). He demands quality.. At the same time, the combination of Ward, Brandon and Allen, with Carson and Fryer and, of course, Zindler, made Channel 13 the longtime Nielsen ratings leader among Houston newscasts. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. Bob Allen is known for ESPN SportsCentury (1999). 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. 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. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. "They were part of his family, and vice versa." Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". I've got a lot of faith. But I think I told it like it was.. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. 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. Puh-leeze! 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. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. & You were a good man. His voice will be missed. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. I heard the Bob Boudreaux story from a friend who worked at Channel 13. wow, she's been there forever. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. 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. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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