Complex sentence: It was hoped that if the show were a success in primetime, it would lead to a daytime slot, but ratings were not strong enough and "The Generation Gap" expired quietly after its initial run, although it successfully revived Barry's game show career.
Split into simpler sentences: It was hoped that if the show were a success in primetime it would lead to a daytime slot, but ratings were not strong enough. Although "The Generation Gap" expired quietly after its initial run, it successfully revived Barry's game show career.