Original: He began to give frequent television performances , starting with his performances as Rodolfo ( La Bohème ) in the first Live from the Met telecast in March 1977 , which attracted one of the largest audiences ever for a televised opera .
Simplified: He sang the role of Rodolfo in ( La bohème ) in the first Live From The Met telecast in March of 1977 , which attracted one of the largest audiences ever for a televised opera .