Clear editor. As his health failed, among his final visitors were friends and co-workers, including former Channel 13 sports reporter Tim Melton and longtime sports radio anchor Barry Warner. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. Even so, Ed was out at KTRK because of his cocaine addiction. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Ex-society editor for "Inside Houston" magazine, a news magazine of products and services in the Houston area. Can anyone find the clip of him elbowing the guy while he's trying to give a live report after the Astros won the division? 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.. Things will get tighter. If he is gone, Don and 13 may not have had a say in the matter. He was 70 years old. He was a part of our lives. Tragic. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, smiles after listening to a message from fans wishing him well while trying to prepare for the evening newscast. 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. Hes still obsessed with time. 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 died January 12 . As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 1st chemo went well. He demands quality.. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. "In this case, it would be a tumor of the T lymphocytes.". If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? HOUSTON - Bob Allen, a longtime sports broadcaster in Houston, died Wednesday night after a bout with cancer. During his career, Allen covered the finest moments of the citys sports teams. He's never backed away from a cause or an effort he believes in," said Philip Bruce, the station's executive news director. Bob Allen,Channel 13 Sports Anchor, preparing for his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. He left for a couple of years and came back as big as a house. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. 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. 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. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. I did not know that about Ed! From the glory days of the Luv Ya Blue Houston Oilers-Earl Campbell era, to some low points when Bum Phillips was sacked, Bob was there. Hard to find anyone better. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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. cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He's been here for a million years. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. Who can complain?. R.I.P. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I didn't even know that he was sick! http://www.chron.com/entertainment/celebrities/article/Longtime-Houston-TV-sports-anchor-Bob-Allen-has-9985516.php#photo-4042688, Done Earley: No. "I had extremely elevated blood pressure, and that's under control now. But I think I told it like it was." All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. A lot of people have gone through this. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". "One of the best ever. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. 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." All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. I would like to get back into radio, and I would like to do shows that get into the mind of athletes not just what they did on the field but what made them what they were, what happened when it was all over for them, he said. Please try again later. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. Family (1) Spouse ? "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. 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. where did you get that old article? Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. On the other hand, I did always enjoy Alvin Van Black's "Alvin at Night" segments where he went to all the high society functions (in what must have been the world's largest tuxedo). "I'm not scared. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. Houston Oiler Elvin Bethea and sportscaster Bob Allen cook Cheese Grits Souffle at the 1980 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala held at the Summit. A system error has occurred. 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. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. 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. KHOU-TV released the following statement about Allens passing: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Bob Allen. 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 didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. Always will be. 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. We have set your language to Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. VIDEO: Bob Allen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Now 24 years later, their crazy relationship hasn't changed, but it didn't start as a match made in heaven. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. Wondered that myself. Bob Allen gets answers, VIDEO: Bob Allen's 1978 6pm sports report, Racing legend AJ Foyt talks to eyewitness news reporter Ted Ober about the passing of Bob Allen, David Nuno caught up with baseball great and Houstonian Roger Clemens to talk about Bob Allen, $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. Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. All Rights Reserved. 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. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. In 2013, Allen moved toKHOU-TV, where he spent the remainder of his career. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. ). He was a longtime supporter of many local non-profits, especially those which benefited children. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. This is a carousel. 1-ranked newscast in town. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. Don't overlook the possibility that your ancestor may have been married in a nearby county that was more convenient to them, or where other family members lived. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. (? Puh-leeze! 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). He was named sports director in 1975 and remained a fixture for decades. Weve updated the security on the site. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? Cancer sucks. As I recall, some hustler was attempting to blackmail him, too. Former KTRK abc13 personality Don Nelson's surprise birthday party. Most of the media people were. Tim is like a brother. Didn't know about this either. 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. Bob is as tough as they come. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Ive been with him longer than with any of my wives. T-cell lymphoma is 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. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. He was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, the son of William Glenn and Gertrude Evelyn Marion Drake. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. And my money's on him.". Let's do this," he said. Marvin did it his way, Allen said. Robert Allen (lexicographer) (born 1944), British lexicographer and author. Oops, something didn't work. Your link has been automatically embedded. Didn't he die a few years ago? By He was a bit gruff in the press box. He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. I had to walk that fine line of having to criticize my hometown team when I had to but still be for them. 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. Now is the best time of my life. "I'm ready. 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. Allen was heavily involved with the Special Olympics and The Sunshine Kids, where he served on the board of directors for both organizations. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. KHOU (Channel 11): Ron Franklin, Dan Patrick, Gifford Nielsen, Butch Alsandor. Paste as plain text instead, He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. 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. Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. He had press passes to all Texans games and asked me if I wanted to go to a game with him. Prior to entering politics, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm the Carlyle Group . 15,673 Views | Upload or insert images from URL. I grew up watching Bob every night do the sports on Channel 13. Sign up for service and obituary updates. I was hoping against hope that I could finish it up with a Super Bowl.. It's just a long ride.". To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. TV Shows. 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. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. VIDEO: Bob Allen was live in the locker room in 2005 when the Astros made it to the World Series. 2023 Maroon & White LP. If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. "Her much older brother," Nelson points out. 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. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. All Rights Reserved. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. 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. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. I don. : No air while he undergoes treatment a bout with cancer treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant the... 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