The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show 2020
"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.
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.
Self (archive footage)