Houston police, meanwhile, said Wednesday their investigation into allegations against Brandon had ended without charges being filed against him. Didn't he die a few years ago? As I recall, some hustler was attempting to blackmail him, too. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. I think I was honest, he said. "Leslie Nielsen," Glenn said. i think don nelson was on "dialing for dollars" on channel 13 before he was on the news. 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. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Jan 1968 - Jan 1986 18 years 1 month . He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. Very sad to hear the news that longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen has succumbed to cancer. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? 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. 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. Houston won't be the same without you. 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. Bob Allen, Jan Carson, Dave Ward and Frank Billingsley. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. No, not the news operation -- the running of the station. When you have a small station, like KPXB being run from inside a larger station like KHOU, very often that smaller station gets bought by the larger one in a few years. Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. Colleagues and competitors comment on Bob Allen's departure from Channel 13: "There are so many memories. Structural Info Facts 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." No services are scheduled at this time. Thanks for your help! Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. He was 70 years old. He was loud and blustery on camera. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. Allen roams the studio in 1984, a year when local luminaries included Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan and Warren Moon. They have been married for 68 years. "Nowhere in my entire life have I laughed so hard for so many different reasons.". No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. "It helped me a lot.". John Glenn Allen III. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. And my money's on him.". KRIV (Channel 26): Dave Sheehan, Mark Berman. "But at this point, I'm trying not to worry about anything. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. I enjoyed watching your sports coverage on KTRK for years and KHOU as well. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Does anyone know whats going on? Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. I figured ol Dave would would hang it up before Bob. Sorry! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. Lee Bennett (Garber) Archie Berdahl (T. Tucker) Ernie Bernhardt (Kenton, Miller-McKinley) Art Berry (Gordon) Frank Bessinger (Noble) Rose Blaine (Lyman) Janet Blair (Kemp) Charlie Blake (Hallett) Meredith Blake (Ayres) Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Menu. Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. Last: How long do you want to ignore this user? It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. 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? 1st chemo went well. I always thought he was rather cool. I have my doubts about your information, because KTRK wouldn't have even considered letting him come back if there had been even a HINT of pedophilia. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. He was 70 years old. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. Id still be rooting for them. Dave has been such a good friend, one of the nicest people. . 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. Personality Profile. Honored to have spent some time around him and his passion for life and all things Houston. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. 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. ", "He brought us to tears," said Nelson. 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. GREAT NEWS! Not quite sure, but the Chron archives note that about a year after the Ed Brandon fallout, Bob Boudreaux stopped anchoring Live at Five and was later told by his agent (from NYC) to shave his mustache. I'm just as bad as the skid-row alcoholic when it comes to that.". He will be missed. "They (vice officers) don't foresee any charges coming out of it.". According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. Failed to delete memorial. 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. 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. Jan Glenn Net Worth 2023, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography Tom Ford Don Nelson & Jan Glenn's Good Morning Houston years Watch on Jan Glenn net worth is $1.3 Million Jan Glenn Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Jan Glenn is an actress, known for Good Morning Houston (1979). The family of three expanded further when Glenn and his wife Jill welcomed their second child, a baby boy, Isley Ray Howerton in August 2014. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. It's just a long ride.". For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. 1-ranked newscast in town. 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. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". Common treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation and transplant using the body's own stem cells or from a donor. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Her production company, "Jan Glenn Productions", regularly produces a number of highly visible commercials and infomercials for well-known clients around the state. View Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. A Houston native, Allen began his television career in 1974 at KTRK-TV, where he quickly was named sports director. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Verify and try again. Im just not Bob Allen the Channel 13 sportscaster.. Police investigated but found no proof of that. 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. 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. It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. My identity is not tied up in what I do.. 'He was the real deal' 52 Replies | He cared what people thought and didnt care what they thought. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Robert Glenn "Bob" has 8 jobs listed on their profile. "Just having my name brought up in connection with those things is just horrible.". I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. I've got a lot to do. Was a cheerleader at Texas Tech University, where she graduated. I can never look at him the same way! - 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. 15 Texas A&M plates 23 in seven-inning rout of HCU, No. Allen will air his last show on Thursday. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. Definitely a Houston TV icon. I thought if I popped out of a time capsule 50 years from now, he'd still be doing sportscasts with the same enthusiasm." If anyone should be fired, it's Ed Brandon. "I'm not scared. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. Doctors have recommended three to six rounds of chemotherapy to reduce the extent of the disease, which has spread to his lymph nodes, followed by radiation and, "down the road a little bit," he said, a potential stem cell transplant to replace his immune system. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I've got a lot of faith. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. Clear editor. A system error has occurred. 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've now lived here just as long, and I hardly know any of the people y'all talk about on here. 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