The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show (2020)

04/15/2020 (US) • Documentary • 1h 15m

The week late night TV woke America.

Overview

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.

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show (2020)

04/15/2020 (US) • 1h 15m

Documentary

The week late night TV woke America.

Overview

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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Harry Belafonte

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Whoopi Goldberg

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Tamron Hall

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Jason King

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Robin Thede

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Questlove

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Johnny Carson

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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