In 1976, Cosby starred in "A Piece of the Action" with Poitier; and "California Suite", a compilation of four Neil Simon plays. He also hosted "Cos" in 1976. In addition, he produced an hour-long variety show featuring puppets, sketches, and musical numbers. It was during this season that ABC decided to take advantage of this phase of Cosby's career, by joining with Filmation producers of "Fat Albert" to create live-action segments starring Cosby, for the 1964/1971 animated film "Journey Back to Oz"; it subsequently aired in syndication. Cosby was also a regular on children's public television programs starting in the 1970s, hosting the "Picture Pages" segments that lasted into the early 1980s.