The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
The week late night TV woke America.
2020
75
minutes
Documentary
Directed By:
Yoruba Richen
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.
Language
English
Release Date
April 15, 2020
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)
Show Full Crew
Directing