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The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

2020·Movie·1h 15m12

Documentary

5.9 / 10 (7 votes)

The week late night TV woke America.

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.

Directed by
Yoruba Richen
Original language
English
Released
15 April 2020

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Harry Belafonte

    Harry Belafonte

    Self

  • Whoopi Goldberg

    Whoopi Goldberg

    Self

  • Tamron Hall

    Tamron Hall

    Self

  • JK

    Jason King

    Self

  • Robin Thede

    Robin Thede

    Self

  • Questlove

    Questlove

    Self

  • Johnny Carson

    Johnny Carson

    Self (archive footage)

  • Martin Luther King Jr.

    Martin Luther King Jr.

    Self (archive footage)