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The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
Release Date: 2020-04-15
Runtime: 75 min
Genre(s):
documentary
Director:
Yoruba Richen
Production Country:
United States of America
Original Language:
English
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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
,
Jason King
,
Johnny Carson
,
Martin Luther King Jr.
,
Questlove
,
Robin Thede
,
Tamron Hall
,
Whoopi Goldberg
Crew:
Yoruba Richen (Director)