News, events, and general noise related to the great state of Texas! SPRINGFIELD - Robert V. Bob Drake, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at St. John's Hospital. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. According to the Nielsen Co., Channel 11 in May ranked second among English-language stations among all households for its 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. All rights reserved. 368k members in the texas community. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was named sports director in 1975. Over the years, Allen won many awards, including being named Houstons favorite sportscaster by readers of The Houston Chronicle. Bob was a local news icon, a true original who covered Houston sports in his own unique style for more than 40 years. Very nice to everyone involved. Station officials said sports anchors and reporters Matt Musil and Daniel Gotera will share duties in Allen's absence. Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. Seeing Bob Allen around town was like seeing a celebrity. In my opinion none of the other guys in town could touch him. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". based on information from your browser. "There's nothing in there that could be looked at as any criminal activity that we could prove," Mosier said. If we went over the line, they would call us on it, but they let us be ourselves and think outside the box: Dont look at the other stations, but do what we thought was good and let them follow us.. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106406926/robert-glenn-allen. This site says that he might be replaced with Mike Barajas nephew: http://blog.whereismatt.tv/?p=95. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He was shown the door after his brief visit that day, but he returned in 1974 to begin one of the most remarkable runs in local TV annals: 38 1/2 years at the same station, most of that time as the sports director on the No. 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.. 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! Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. He became even more familiar with the farming community after marrying his wife Teresa, who grew up on a farm near Osawatomie. "I respected him and considered him more than a friend, like a brother, and I am going to miss him a great deal. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. We watched him on the news every night. Sgt. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. I'd still be rooting for them. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. It's funny you say that because I knew all these characters well since my parents always watched the local news and I absorbed it through osmosis. "I did what I loved to do, and I did it for a pretty long time without ever having to leave my home town." Mr. Drake served with the U.S. Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1983.. Year should not be greater than current year. Loved sports as a boy 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. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. He demands quality.. After graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University, he began his career at KPRC (950 AM) and joined Channel 13 in July 1974 as a weekend anchor. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. It showed every day. Let us know your favorite memories of Don and why you're his biggest fan. And he was big with kids, like the little boy who called him BobAllen, in one word. It breaks my heart we didnt get to finish up together. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. All television stations are required to carry some local content that is of public service. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. 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. He was previously married to Jan Glenn. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. I always thought he was rather cool. Foyt. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Make sure that the file is a photo. "I've got great doctors. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? Try again later. Most of the media people were. For him to honor me by letting me see that is the ultimate that one broadcaster can pay another." I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. @BobAllenKHOU was as first class as they come. Coke addiction? Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. - 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. Terribly sad, especially given that he had a cancer that isn't one of the high-mortality types like pancreatic and eso****eal. 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. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. As a native of Houston, he said he tried to balance his hometown rooting interests with the obligation for objectivity. Bob was devoted to the Special Olympics and the Sunshine Kids. Laura and I, and all his friends here at channel 13, wish them the very best." UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2016 Alphabetically arranged, it relates to nearly 300 families and 2,000 individuals, with pedigrees and charts of the first arrivals. Allen, 68, sounded an upbeat note as treatment began, citing his longtime work with the Sunshine Kids charity in updating viewers on his condition. I may have been trying too hard to be Howard Cosell. In addition to sports, Bob was passionate about community service. "You fought hard. Each item represents a team, memory or individual, all of which will be at the core of his book, And Bob Allen (a reference to his place at the end of Channel 13s newscast intro), a collaboration with former Chronicle columnist and KILT (610 AM) host John Lopez. Let others know about your loved one's death. Bob Allen, Self: ESPN SportsCentury. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. (? Try again later. 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. "I may have gone over the line with criticism sometime. All Rights Reserved. I looked on youtube and found a radio interview about it but no clip. News operations are generally small parts of the overall television station. 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. In February, Allen announced that he was cancer-free. Allen said Sunday night that doctors had been monitoring his health for several months for a precursor to the disease, a type of immune system cancer, and a firm diagnosis came earlier this month. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. I generally switch channels when he comes on. Joe is the heartbeat of the sports department, and he takes care of details and makes sure we dont miss anything. It was comedy chemistry, a perfect match for all the stars who graced the couch. 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. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. A member of the Republican Party, Youngkin defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. 15,673 Views | Police investigated but found no proof of that. Rest in Peace, Bob," Debbie G. wrote. The next year, he became Eyewitness News Sports Director. Let's do this," he said. from left, Bob Allen, Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, and Tim Heller on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. 0 cemeteries found in Donnellson, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA. Its a job that begins as his old job comes to an end. I still remember most of them. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? 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. They did find pornographic videos, but none involving children. 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 helped me a lot.". Hard to find anyone better. Anderson Cancer Center. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 3 of 32 4 of 32 Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. It would only eliminate about 10 jobs at each station. We consider ourselves fortunate to have been able to work alongside Bob and learn so much from him during his tenure atKHOU11. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Brandon said his years of drug abuse affected not only his lifestyle, but his health and career as well. 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. 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. You know Bob Allen!' My identity is not tied up in what I do.. Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV from 1977-1991. He's one of KTRK's top anchors, and has been with them since the 1980s. I'm just as bad as the skid-row alcoholic when it comes to that.". Watching local news is almost like learning baseball. 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.". They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. He was one of the few guys on TV I liked to watch. Thanks for the memories all these years! I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. My newspaper buddy was not really planning to go to the game but went because I had taken him up on the offer. I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? What do you mean by remote control. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? Now, Brandon says, he is struggling to do just that - without thinking too much about the future. She has a utopian personality, and will spend her life trying to realize . John Glenn Allen III. 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. 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. The underlying message of the entire service was that Bob was much more than a media figure. He didn't just lend his name to Sunshine Kids and Special Olympics. 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