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The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

2020· 1h 15m

Documentary

Directed by Yoruba Richen

5.9/ 10

Reviews

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

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.

Cast

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

Self

Jason King

Self

Robin Thede

Robin Thede

Self

Questlove

Questlove

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