Complex sentence: The show ran from 1955 to 1963, except for the time Walker struck for higher pay and a virtual Bodie-clone called Bronco Layne, played by Ty Hardin, featured as the quasi main character of the show called that featured Ty Hardin.
Split into simpler sentences: The show ran from 1955 to 1963, except for a hiatus when Walker went on strike for higher pay. The interim saw the introduction of a virtual Bodie-clone called Bronco Layne, played by Ty Hardin.