The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show - 2020

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.

75min
2020
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.6/10

Cast

Johnny Carson profile pictureJohnny CarsonSelf (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr. profile pictureMartin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)

About The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

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.

Runtime: 75min

Extra details

Original Title: The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
Original Language: English
Directed By: Yoruba Richen
Production Companies
Big BeachJustFilms / Ford Foundation