Original: But Barris became a public figure in a big way in 1976, when he produced - and served as the host of - the talent contest spoof The Gong Show, which he packaged in partnership with TV producer Chris Bearde.
Simplified: Barris became a public figure in a big way in 1976, when he produced - and served as the host of - the talent contest spoof The Gong Show, which he packaged in partnership with TV producer Chris Bearde.