Film / 2020

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

Name: The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-04-15
Duration: 75 min
Cast: Harry Belafonte, Whoopi Goldberg, Tamron Hall, Jason King, Robin Thede

Directed by Yoruba Richen

Documentary

★ 5.9/10Audience rating

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.

The story

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.