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via Indiewire: PHIL GRIES of TV CONFIDENTIAL and Archival Television Audio appears in and contributed vital archival audio to THE SIT-IN: HARRY BELAFONTE HOSTS THE TONIGHT SHOW, the new NBC Peacock documentary, executive produced by Joy Reid and directed by Yoruba Richen, that is now available for streaming on demand. Phil contributed audio of Belafonte interviewing The Smothers Brothers, Lena Horne and Bill Cosby during the week when the singer and longtime civil rights activist guest hosted The Tonight Show in February 1968. THE SIT-IN: HARRY BELAFONTE HOSTS THE TONIGHT SHOW will also have a special airing on MSNBC on Saturday 9/12 at 10pm ET and PT

Posted on September 12, 2020 by admin

In 1968, America was embroiled in protests over civil rights and the Vietnam War. In that tumultuous time, “The Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson turned over hosting duties for an entire week to actor and activist Harry Belafonte. His cast of … Continue reading →

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via BroadwayWorld.com: getTV commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy tonight, Wednesday 6/6, at 9pm ET 6pm PT by rebroadcasting RFK’s appearance on The Merv Griffin Show from October 1967, six months before RFK officially declared himself a candidate in the 1968 presidential election

Posted on June 5, 2018 by admin

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via Decades Network: Decades remembers the life and legacy of Robert F. Kennedy with an hour-long special premiering Monday 6/4, the fiftieth anniversary of his assassination

Posted on May 25, 2018 by admin

May 24, 2018 (Chicago, IL) — DECADES Network, the multicast TV network from Weigel Broadcasting Co. and CBS Television Stations, recalls the heroism and tragedy of Robert F. Kennedy in the sixthh installment of Decades Presents: 1968, which premieres nationwide on Monday, June 4th at … Continue reading →