The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

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2020-04-15

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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The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

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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.

Released

2020-04-15

Runtime

75

Director

Yoruba Richen

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Big Beach

JustFilms / Ford Foundation

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    Harry Belafonte

    Harry Belafonte
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    Whoopi Goldberg

    Whoopi Goldberg
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    Tamron Hall

    Tamron Hall
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    Jason King

    Jason King
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    Robin Thede

    Robin Thede
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    Questlove

    Questlove
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    Johnny Carson

    Johnny Carson
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    Martin Luther King Jr.

    Martin Luther King Jr.