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The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

1220201h 15mYoruba Richen
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 70

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"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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show (2020) about?

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.

Who stars in The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show?

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show stars Harry Belafonte (Self), Whoopi Goldberg (Self), Tamron Hall (Self), Jason King (Self), Robin Thede (Self). The film was directed by Yoruba Richen.

How long is The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show?

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated 12.

Is The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show worth watching?

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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