The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

Name: The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-04-15
Cast: Harry Belafonte, Whoopi Goldberg, Tamron Hall, Jason King, Robin Thede

The week late night TV woke America.

Apr 15, 2020 · 1h 15m

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For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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Directed by Yoruba Richen

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The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

The week late night TV woke America.

Apr 15, 2020 · 1h 15m

No ratings yet

Documentary

PLOT

For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.