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

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

The week late night TV woke America.

Not Rated Documentary

Starring: Harry Belafonte, Whoopi Goldberg, Tamron Hall, Jason King, Robin Thede

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
April 15, 2020
Ratings:
6.2 / 10
Director:
Yoruba Richen
Companies:
Big Beach

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.