Documentary
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
"The week late night TV woke America."
6.2/ 10
April 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.
Director: Yoruba Richen
Cast
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
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
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