The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

7.5 | 2020-04-15 | Documentary

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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Yoruba Richen Director

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Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)

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