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 .
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 .