Prior to 26 June 1881, no marriage license was required; the marriage was recorded . Well almost anything, like the time a sex therapist explained a certain body part. 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. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. I knew Bob long before Former KTRK sports director, Bob Allen has lost his battle with cancer. 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. 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). Sad to hear, I grew up watching Bob on Channel 13. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. Upload or insert images from URL. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He's a first-class guy and a fine fellow." 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. where did you get that old article? Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. 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. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. I generally don't enjoy his reports. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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." for some reason i'm thinking just the 6 and the 10 was still dave solo. KHTV/KHWB/KHCW/KIAH (Channel 39): Alan Ashby, Jorge Vargas. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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." Gonna beat this. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. 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. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Keep you posted.". Who can complain?. In a message posted to his @BobAllenKHOU account on Twitter several hours after word of his condition was announced Monday afternoon by Channel 11, the sportscaster wrote, "Overwhelmed by your well wishes. 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. I would turn around, and he would laugh and say, Hi, Bobby. He was like a kid.. yes, he turned his life around which was no small accomplishment. This is a carousel with slides. I never heard the Bob Boudreax story, too bad you couldn't ask Dave Ward when he used to frequent "The Volcano" nightly. Bob Allen, taking a familiar position on the Channel 13 news set Wednesday, says his final sportscast tonight will not usher in his retirement. - Tim Melton, Channel 13 sportscaster, "We've become really close over the years, and he hasbecome more and more transparent to me. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. (Dave Rossman photo). Family (1) Spouse ? Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Robert Glenn "Bob" Allen Birth 7 Jan 1941. 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. "He had a huge smile, a great smile. VIDEO: Bob Allen remembered by sports star. To the Astros and Nolan Ryan, the games, the highlights; and he was there as the Rockets became world champions -- twice. Brandon, 46, came under investigation last year after a man complained to Houston police that he had been sexually assaulted at Brandon's townhome in southwest Houston. Don also wanted the broadcast called "The Don Nelson Show," leading to five years of "fighting" between the co-hosts. KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Channel 13 sportscaster Bob Allen in KTRK studio in 1984. 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. Bob is as tough as they come. Began her television career in Lubbock, Texas before joining KTRK-TV in Houston. He was named sports director in 1975. I did not know that about Ed! He use to do funny reports for KTRK. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. He spent the final two weeks of his life at home in hospice care. She is a female celebrity. Bob spent 38 years as part of our family at Eyewitness News, ending his career with ABC13 as our Sports Director in January 2013. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. I feel like Im on the downhill run, Allen wrote. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Bob Allen (economic historian) (born 1947), American professor of economic history at Oxford University. From left: Scott Gertner, Kim Padgett and Bob Allen at the 32nd annual Escape Celebrity Serve Benefit at Tony's restaurant Sunday April 28, 2013. Sometime in the past I shared this on another thread, but I have a friend that used to be in the print media business. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. - Spencer Tillman, "Inside the Game" co-host, "He has been such an institution. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Houston community.". Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Who is Joy Taylor from Fox Sports 1? Hell still look at the clock during a commercial break and say, Were 17 seconds over. 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. All Rights Reserved. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. Leave your condolences in the chat window below: People react to Allen's death on social media. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He was covering (Texans coach) Gary Kubiak when Kubiak was in high school. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. jan left in 79 to anchor in san francisco for 5 yrs. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Don Nelson has helped us laugh and smile for nearly 40 years, but he had help during his early days at ABC-13. He also speaks fondly of sports reporter Bob Slovak, Texans Inside the Game co-host Spencer Tillman, former weatherman Ed Brandon, recently departed 13 Undercover reporter Wayne Dolcefino, former anchors Jan Carson and Shara Fryer, and current anchor Gina Gaston. What are we going to do? Just a good guy. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. How in the hell did he get his job back? Divorced from Bob Allen. You can post now and register later. In lieu of customary remembrances and for those desiring, his family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in his name be directed to the Sunshine Kids, 2814 Virginia St., Houston, TX, 77098. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. Small stations like PAX meet that requirement by carrying rebroadcasts of other local news broadcasts. We have set your language to Id still be rooting for them. Her father's, Barney Glenn, favorite song was "Barney Google". He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. 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. He was 70 years of age. Allen said he would post updates of his condition on his Twitter feed, @boballenmedia, and on Facebook. 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He did reports and all kinds of stuff. This was when he was in the heart of his cocaine addiction. based on information from your browser. 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) These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. Rest In Peace Bob Allen. He also reportedly turned down on offer from Fox 26 and wound up with 13's weekend gig. Sports anchor for KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Failed to delete memorial. I'm taking things one day at a time.". Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. Progress so is that an upgrade from someone who "didn't inhale?". He also encouraged athletes, including Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to join him in the charity that assists children and teens with cancer. 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