Original sentence: By the end of the show, he had performed Gallagher's shtick of smashing watermelons and other soft fruits on stage.Elliott's real-life father, Bob Elliott, appeared in the show as Chris' father.In 1986 Elliot starred in the Cinemax special FDR: A One Man Show, a spoof comedy about the life and times of the president
Edited sentence: By the end of the disorganized show, he attempted to salvage it by reverting to former comedian Gallagher's shtick of smashing watermelons and other soft fruits on stage.Elliott's real-life father, Bob Elliott, appeared in the show as Peterson's father.He was also rude to the audience during the intermission, appearing out of character and scolding them.In 1986 Elliot starred in the Cinemax special FDR: A One Man Show, about the life and times of the president.The effect was only partially successful, however