Complex sentence: In Summer 1961, production of the series moved from New York City to Los Angeles in an effort to save money and key characters were dropped abruptly from the storyline when their actors did not wish to relocate.
Split into simpler sentences: In summer 1961, production of the series moved from New York City to Los Angeles in an effort to save money. Key characters were dropped abruptly from the storyline when the actors did not wish to relocate.