The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

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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Director

Yoruba Richen

Director

Cast

Harry Belafonte

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Tamron Hall

Self

Jason King

Self

Robin Thede

Self

Questlove

Self

Johnny Carson

Self (archive footage)

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

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