The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

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.

Director: Yoruba Richen

Cast: Harry Belafonte, Whoopi Goldberg, Tamron Hall, Jason King, Robin Thede, Questlove, Johnny Carson, Martin Luther King Jr.

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