'It's A Fulfillment Of A Dream': Bob Allen Is Retiring After 40-Plus Years In Broadcasting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- For 20 years, Bob Allen has been covering news all over southwestern Pennsylvania.
Since January 2000, he's been on the scene of countless big stories.
Congrats @boballenkdka on your long tenure @KDKA I wish you a wonderful retirement and hope we can toast your career IN PERSON sometime soon ???????????????????? https://t.co/xo0T8X5z9v
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) March 28, 2020
He has covered everything from weather to championship celebrations and feature stories
Allen spent 40-plus years in broadcasting, with half coming as a reporter in his hometown.
Congrats on an outstanding career, Bob. We'll miss you. Enjoy! https://t.co/fW2HDjzSLu
— Ken Rice (@kenricekdka) March 28, 2020
"This is much more than a retirement," Allen said. "It's a celebration, a fulfillment of a dream. It was such an honor and a pleasure to work at KDKA."
"My mother and I were watching TV, I was in my 20s, and she looked at a guy on KDKA and told me you can do that. Well that started the wheels turning and here I am now, many, many years later," Allen said.
Allen said one of his proudest accomplishments was winning awards with photographer Rob Hopson.
Join me in wishing @boballenkdka the best of luck as he begins his retirement.
— MEGHAN SCHILLER (@MeghanKDKA) March 27, 2020
He just signed off for the last time on @KDKA atop Mt Washington.
He will be missed! pic.twitter.com/UEr7HcaTa9