Harry Belafonte Sits Down with Robert F. Kennedy | Carson Tonight Show

[@ashleybellewchambers9565]

Bobby Kennedy would’ve changed this country for the better. America hasn’t been the same since we lost JFK & RFK. You would never hear a politician speak like this today. Rest In Peace Harry Belafonte. The fact that Carson had him host this show for a whole week and the amount of historical content that was created is astounding. I can only imagine when Harry arrived in Heaven - Bobby & Martin Luther King were there to greet him.

[@Africa-ky1bg]

...and Sidney & Mandeba, & Malcolm X, & Marian Makaba, & John Lewis & many many more.

[@jayskicksnfits9372]

​@Paul Lunsford His name is spelled *Medgar* . ✌🏻

[@Davids-fb9ub]

We would only hope...hopefully they made it to heaven...only God knows

[@gac5936]

the fact that Johnny asked that he host in his place is legendary

[@DavidRamos-sr8cx]

Johnny Carson has some many great qualities.

[@jeffearle8172]

This was broadcast a few weeks after Martin Luther King was assassinated, which may explain why the gesture was made.

[@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion]

I met Bobby one month before he was killed. At 9 years old it was a strong and emotional moment. But his loss one month later was the most painful thing I can recall as a child. I cried clutching the photo he signed for me many days. A great loss that changed the course of history.

[@mracdcjailbreak]

Im curious, do you still have the signed photo? would be a very treasured possession if you do I would imagine

[@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion]

@@mracdcjailbreak yes I do :)

[@nicheleanderson9368]

I have said (in this case typed) this many, many times before. I never cease to be amazed at some of the stories, memories that people share through this platform. You have a precious moment in time, in history that can never ever be replaced or taken away from you. Thank you for sharing such a powerful story with us. And in the words of the late Bob Hope, "Thanks for the memories." NMA

[@Asiablue]

Respectfully, please be sure to put it in a museum before you shuffle off this mortal coil, and allow the public to see the name, and remember the man.

[@itsmj3103]

​@@Asiablue I'd keep it as a family heirloom if I were them. A public figure is not gonna be forgotten so easily but the memory your family has made is much more fragile, they should keep it for the generations.

[@ericpreusser8450]

I never knew that Bellefonte had hosted the Tonight show. What a beautiful thing! Two greats here together! Bless them both. RIP RFK, and Bellefonte ❤

[@christophercox8237]

Also, if I remember, was a guest panelist on the What’s My line program.

[@b.p4958]

You have Johnny Carson to give him the week to guest host the tonight show

[@Longshotsblues]

When Bobby died, Johnny Carson devoted the entire show that night to him with guests around a table. I was watching at 11 years old. Bobby's death is an open wound that will never heal for me. Never. :(

[@postatility9703]

Two giants of humanity who changed the world,in their own unique way.We will never forget.

[@strlslvr987]

Listening to this in 2023, not much has changed. Not much at all.

[@michaelwhite6803]

Two great men. I loved both of them. May their vision of what's good and right come to pass some day. We have a long way to go.

[@carriemaxwell417]

Thank you for uploading this interview.

[@josephlawson9950]

robert f kennedy the best president that almost could have been

[@laurieloudamy1846]

RFK had the most beautiful and gentle soul and the most important characteristic for a great leader: the capacity for change and growth. I regret that this country and world lost such a wonderful human being. He is missed. 😢

[@juttawinkler7280]

RFK was not the President of the USA, he was assassinated in November 1968 during the pre-election campaign. A great tragedy for the USA and the world. He would have been president for sure, but unfortunately fate took a fatal path.

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

An amazing man. Turn the world around.

[@nancyasteger5455]

what a humble guy...1968... different times

[@delorme9]

Bobby or Harry?

[@mj4ever1332]

This is Heavenly, been waiting forever to see this! Thank you for uploading

[@JAMRadio1981]

😀A great interview with RFK😀

[@brianarbenz1329]

The intelligence and patience in this thoughtful interview is unimaginable for a late night talk show in our time. On Lettermen or Leno, it would be wisecracks by the hosts and posturing by the politicians. Even in 1968, Johnny Carson would not have conducted such a highbrow dialogue. In fact, Ed McMahon seemed uncomfortable having to shift from a heartfelt talk about poor youth being deprived to an intro for a commercial for a decorating idea.

[@waynej2608]

Indeed, this is a far cry from Jimmy Fallon.

[@temporarystranger95]

I also notice how uncomfortable McMahon looked when he had to announce a commercial break.

[@paulodisano502]

And there he goes. Into history. God bless that man.

[@deloreswillis9224]

Amen I loved him I was 12 years old when he was gunned down 😢

[@davefordavefor]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing this epic moment in time.

[@timatkinson9291]

This is classic. Rip to two great humans.

[@patrickbeck3285]

RIP Harry and RFK.

[@dougfarrell7355]

I'm still working on watching this, but I'm delighted that this clip has survived. I always thought that the only thing that survived was when RFK said, "I'm so delighted to see you... I'm glad I finally met you" and then it cut to the two shot of him and Belafonte.

[@dbdelectables]

Harry Belafonte, Robert, Kennedy, and Bill Cosby, in the same room! Legendary. Rest in peace to the great Robert Kennedy in Harry Belafonte. Johnny Carson did a marvelous job, allowing Bellafonte to host this show for the week in 1968.

[@deloreswillis9224]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@randallreid424]

This is cool the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time

[@juliaunger913]

May they both rest in peace. This is the best.

[@deloreswillis9224]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@nadiaddis1145]

Look up a speech that RFK made, while out stumping for the voting rights act. He told the crowd of mostly Caucasians, "Once upon a time, there were signs which stated 'No Dogs and No Irish'. You could find those signs on employment agencies, at the docks, outside bars and boarding houses." He said, don't forget that we were the ones that the larger non-Catholic WASP establishment were trying to keep out.

[@jillkjv3816]

In the 1960's when I was a child my Dad brought home an LP of Harry Belafonte singing with Greek singer Nana Mouskouri. I loved every song on that album and played it over and over again. I still have that old album. Can't bear to part with it even though it was transferred to CD years ago. Harry was always good about making international singers famous. Years later I got to see Nana perform live at Lincoln Center and she said "If it wasn't for Harry Belafonte I wouldn't be here." I hope she isn't too sad today.

[@DavidRamos-sr8cx]

Thank you for that. Virtual hug. ❤

[@WhiteCamry]

Here's the both of them singing with Danny Kaye: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3i1dXdrha-LqcU

[@jillkjv3816]

@@WhiteCamry Oh thank you so much for that. I remember that song dearly. 😁❤️

[@clevelandgirl3226]

Thanks for posting. Such a horrific loss. ❤😢

[@NevadaBoss]

RFK: The greatest president America never had. And rip to the legendary Mr Belafonte...a full life well lived with purpose.

[@nomadscavenger]

JFK, pres./RFK, Dem nominee, and Harry just wonderful all around person/musician. All RIP beautiful men.✝️🙏❤️

[@Brent-qu3yk]

That's what I always said I remember watching him on a talk show the night before he was shot in Southern California I was living in Arcadia California 15 miles from L.A. I was 8 years old

[@TomStewart]

Two of my heroes

[@clearfield2009]

i love that these two were friends -- I did not know. I love them both.

[@waynej2608]

Bobby should've been the president in 1968. Not Nixon! R.I.P. Harry Belafonte.

[@bobcosmic]

When Late Night was always a Great Night. Harry Belafonte may your soul rest in peace and your spirit be lifted.

[@lenaonmealways4193]

❤🙏

[@nomadscavenger]

Indeed, and Robert F. Kennedy of course; both so smart, charming, brilliant and enormous men of character and kindness. RIP✝️🙏❤️

[@bobcosmic]

@@lenaonmealways4193 In spite of all the craziness that's happening in the world, remember that "love is always here"!

[@bobcosmic]

@@nomadscavenger Thank you for your comment, it's appreciated !

[@Georgeionescu205]

The soul never rests,If we have one

[@andrisplatypus6617]

Thank you for this.

[@johngordon5295]

My mother worked the Malibu campaign office . We kids ran dozens of boxes of RFK buttons , hats and position pamphlets to the pier area where we were greeted by hundreds of very excited, hopeful people of all ages . Bobby would have easily defeated Nixon . The world most certainly would have been better off with RFK leading us

[@carlc5748]

My mom worked on his campaign, as well. She did the Calligraphy for the place settings at the Ambassador Hotel, the night RFK was killed. I have many buttons as well, and a letter from Ed Kennedy, and Lew Wasserman, then CEO of Universal Studios, personally thanking her for working on RFK's campaign. It is encouraging that his son is running for the Presidential nomination.

[@edezagon]

Amazing. These are intelligent people, thought out discussions. Sadly, not much seems to have changed in the US… things have gotten worse. 1968. Year of solidarity, student uprising…

[@antbanks35]

Rest in Peace Mr. Harry Belafonte.

[@jaysmith2151]

Carson is King

[@uncletony6210]

Carson was a gov shill.

[@Troy_nov1965]

RIP Harry Belafonte ......Godspeed

[@josephgeorge7385]

Two great men Harry Belafonte and RFK

[@roxibatmanmeow]

Thank you much !

[@joabei11]

Only 43 days before he was sadly taken from us. 😢

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

Bobby got what he had coming

[@hannejeppesen1809]

@@jimcatanzaro7808 Totally inappropriate and also evil. you don't wish death on someone just because you might disagree with their politics. Watch out for karma.

[@rolfsuege1284]

RFK had 42 days to live. Harry had 55 years.

[@Okaydo1]

Correction: RFK had 4 months to live. This interview is from February 5, 1968. Belafonte guest-hosted The Tonight Show for a week in February 1968, interviewing RFK and MLK. This channel got the date wrong. If it was April 24, 1968, they would be talking about MLK's death.

[@brianarbenz1329]

I at first thought the post said FDR, instead of RFK,. Then “Harry” followed as Harry Truman. I thought I was in a time warp. A light moment in this serious discussion.

[@jaybeswick9062]

Whats the point of that statement outside bigot energy keep silent !!!

[@brianarbenz7206]

@@jaybeswick9062 I don't know which statement you're reacting to. There's certainly nothing bigoted in what I said.

[@maureencora1]

@@Okaydo1 Touche'.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Harold George Belafonte Jr, you will be missed

[@kennethjinkins8967]

with his assassination it guaranteed I was going to Nam ... RIP both of you

[@christophercox8237]

🥲🙏🏻

[@martinhanley9524]

Today same thing - they got their war in Ukraine and Biden is not in charge - JFK was killed over Vietnam too ! The Democrats today are leading us down a dangerous path . War is not the answer

[@Longshotsblues]

The Nam Wall wouldn't have been as big as it became. People never comment that the day Bobby was killed, his killers also killed thousands upon thousands of our troops. It still sickens me what was taken from not only his wife, kids, family & friends. But what this entire country truly lost and how it has never recovered.

[@Anna.Lippert]

Two men with human perspective.

[@brettmcclung7590]

@Johnny Carson thanks for this upload! Could you upload anymore footage that still exists from this week of shows he guest hosted, including the Martin Luther King interview 🤔 Thanks!

[@jimdavison6189]

True air date of this broadcast was 2/5/68, first of five Tonight Shows hosted by Harry Belafonte that week. Also appearing were Bill Cosby, Lena Horne and The Smothers Brothers. On Thursday's telecast that week Belafonte hosted Dr. Martin Luther King jr. and Paul Newman. The guest listings were in that weeks issue of TV Guide.

[@zorkwork3841]

Robert's son is running for President.I think he could be a good changemaker

[@RobertSoul123]

Not anymore

[@beagirl7031]

I have been looking for this interview everywhere! How long have you guys had this video in the vault? And also RFK Jr. Was so cute back then👄😍

[@FormulaBreakdown]

Hard to watch this without thinking about all the "What Ifs" coming to mind. MLK Jr. appeared with Belafonte on the Tonight Show in February '68 and was gone in April '68. A few weeks later we had this very appearance from Bobby with Belafonte in the same month then Bobby was gone about 5 weeks later in June '68. Really unfair.

[@deloreswillis9224]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@richardthelionheart5594]

Bobby K !!! THE ultimate. "The Torch" still lives.

[@lemurianchick]

Wow, talk about synchronicity!

[@ernestconnell8087]

When RK first started speaking, I thought he sounded just like Mr Rogers

[@pinedelgado4743]

HA!!! :) :)

[@tomxconn]

Imagine if JFK, MLK, and RFK hadn’t been taken from us so soon

[@lenaonmealways4193]

Those were the days...I miss them.

[@cringeworthydad205]

I believe it is Bill Cosby sitting between Ed McMahon and RFK.

[@arryjai226]

Although the date listed here of broadcast as 04/24/1968 my own research as per the list of broadcasts from Wikepida shows a date of February 5, 1968 - and if that is accurate for February 5, 1968 - I turned 8 years old on that day.

[@georgekleinfelter7041]

It was clear that you were right even before I looked it up myself. It was evident from the question that Harry Belafonte asked about whether the electorate would have a chance to vote for someone who would be willing to dare greatly even if that meant potentially failing greatly that this interview took place before RFK launched his tragically short-lived candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. He announced that he was running for president a month-and-a-half later (March 17, 1968).

[@MorenoDonato]

He'd be dead in a matter of months. I was in Paris, and the streets were about to explode...again. By 1969, I was in Vietnam. The US began to change before my eyes.

[@ravenmccall5486]

I like to think Bobby opened the gate for Harry to enter. RIP Harry and thank you so much!

[@frankcheers7529]

Belafonte was opening his own doors. He had to bring RFK through the door with him.

[@TheSchemel]

​@@frankcheers7529 I agree with you, with the exception that Harry had to let Bobby in. Anyone who has read books on Bobby Kennedy, knows that Bobby was willing to learn and change his mind on things. He went from being a conservative Democrat to a liberal Democrat because not only was he was willing to listen, but he willing to go to the source. So I believe that, Harry was proud to invite Bobby to come through those doors, and Bobby was honored to be invited by people like Harry.

[@JeepersCreepers58]

Well now we know Kennedy knows the Joy of marijuana and it's medical benefits I might include. I had to lol when he chuckled when he said the words, cigarettes are killing more people than marijuana... With a smile on his face and a chuckle from both and the audience.

[@bobcosmic]

He knew that his brother Jack was an erb smoker !

[@kengrace8816]

@@bobcosmic his uncle? You meant, his older brother….right?

[@bobcosmic]

@@kengrace8816 Yes your'e right and thanks for the correction. I quickly amended it. Its all this current talking about Robert Kennedy Jr is why I made that faux pas. Thanks once again !

[@lauralevenson6325]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Longshotsblues]

I’ll never forget watching just after midnight that victory speech from California. I’ll never forget watching the next night when Frank Mankiewicz announced that Bobby had died. I’ll never forget watching all the days and nights following. I’ll never forget at 11 years old the day my childhood ended. I’ll never forget losing my Hero. At almost 66 I still ask “WHY” and cry. Bobby, the best President we never had. His Son (Jr.) is an insult and embarrassment to his Dad's Intelligence, Common Sense, Memory and Legacy. Bobby would vote for Joe Biden.

[@NickL951]

If only he hadn't taken that shortcut through the kitchen that night ...rip RFK

[@deloreswillis9224]

Ikr 😭

[@sg-go5li]

RFK ALL THE WAY 2024

[@steveconn]

Two legends; mom worked for Bobby. Hope his son gains traction in '24. We need him!

[@captainkavern]

RFK jr is an antivax, conspiracy Cook, weirdo. He won't go far...

[@laurazaparanuk5366]

❤️

[@frankhuber9912]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The old 'establishment' has been re-packaged as 'colonialism'. History doesn't exactly repeat itself but it does rhyme.

[@caroljohnson3373]

Wonderful interview. So sad to know Robert Kennedy was killed approximately 48 days from this interview. True humanitarian he and Harry Belafonte. I was appalled to see Cosby !! He wasn’t worthy to sit in their presence!!

[@hannejeppesen1809]

True, but no one knew the real Bill Cosby back then. As a matter of fact no one knew for years.

[@magnacz]

They didn't know that at the time even he himself hadn't done the things he was accused of later in life.

[@christophercox8237]

If I may, if the folks running this channel, will forgive me, take a moment to watch the video to be found on a different channel, look up Quincy jones making of “we are the world” . Mr. Bellafonte, which one of the many musicians and singers that performed on that video, and at the end of it there was such a touching tribute by all of the various people there to Harry Belafonte. Sad to say, he’s on his way. I won’t see him again for many a day our hearts are down. Our heads are spinning arou he had to make the final trip to his kings town. 😢

[@bobcosmic]

A fitting version of Jamaica Farewell👊🏾

[@christophercox8237]

@@bobcosmic funny what memories this brings back for me. I was not in school yet, a little boy laying on the carpet in front of mom console stereo, listening to that milk chocolate voice of his, waving my feet back and forth and humming in harmony to his songs. In my imagination, I was traveling on that boat with him. That was probably 52 years ago. At the time, I can recall wanting to meet three famous people, harry Bellafonte, Sidney, Poitier, Lucille Ball, and Vincent Price. And I’ll tell you something else. At the risk of being accused of being woke, I was a little white boy that didn’t know no difference between black folk and white folk. I’m afraid that arc that Dr. King spoke of may be more,like the path of the pendulum. I sure hope it swings back to the light soon enough.I hope everyone reading this finds love, compassion and peace in their hearts, souls, and lives. 🙏🏻

[@bobcosmic]

@@christophercox8237 Thanks for your reply, its appreciated. I'm a musician that sees color as the back and white note on the piano and that's all. I grew up listening to the velvet voice of Nat King Cole and the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Although not as harmonically sophisticated as Nat and Frank, Harry Belafonte's approach was well rooted and very easy on the ears. Harry Belafonte could hold his own. The music of today is toilet music, it quickly circles the drain.

[@christophercox8237]

@@bobcosmic well, at the risk of getting way to off topic for the powers that be, one last comment. I grew up to be a musician myself, just up to college, but all those artists you mentioned, with a good dose of the folk musician and bluegrass musician were powerful influence on me too. On short term disability now due to a brain infection, but there’s always one of their songs running through my heart, through my mind. I seriously believe that is the world’s population would appoint or elect musicians as their leaders, and not politicians and dictator types, what a wonderful world, apologies toSatchmo, who wants, by the way, when I asked by a reporter if he owned any of the new Beatles albums, stated man, if it has a beat, I buy. Namaste friend.

[@bobcosmic]

@@christophercox8237 Beautifully stated and I hope your recovery goes well. A suggestion, pick up an instrument and start to play again, it's great for muscle memory and stimulates the brain. Wishing you all the best. Love is always here

[@MollyBodega]

But where are the other episodes especially MLK’s??

[@Mrrobackenson1]

Harry was a giant too.

[@cringeworthydad205]

Hard to believe RFK would be assassinated 44 days later. Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated 20 days prior to this show. Horrible tragedies of Spring, 1968.

[@Brent-qu3yk]

Never really felt the same about life after Bobby was shot . I was 8 years old living in Arcadia California and was so excited about RFK becoming our president then i woke up one morning my mom said Brent Bobby Kennedy was shot last night i couldn't understand why this happened and why they couldn't get the bullet out all day long l was praying asking god please make Bobby ok please god 🙏 and then the next morning i woke up and my mom said Brent Bobby died i cried & cried 💔 we all did 💔. THIS GOD DAM PLACE 🌍🌎🌏 THIS GOD DAM WORLD 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀✅️

[@maureencora1]

Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P... 2024 Run R.F.K.jr. Run.

[@delorme9]

Was this in NY or LA?

[@Longshotsblues]

NY. On May 1, 1972 the showed aired from CA.

[@MrKaraokeguy88]

Who was the guy smoking the pipe next to him,it looks like bill Cosby

[@nomadscavenger]

It is, and maybe that's not a tobacco pipe?

[@RandyR]

Robert is turning in his grave over what happened to his son. Robert should have been the President. Sure could use someone like him now!!

[@verarenella9598]

Robert F Kennedy for 2024❤…same issues with More sinister forces 2023//RFK 2024

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Robert Francis Kennedy (Brookline, Massachusetts, 20 de noviembre de 1925-Los Ángeles, California, 06 de junio de 1968), también conocido como Bobby Kennedy o RFK, fue un abogado estadounidense, fiscal general de los Estados Unidos desde 1961 hasta 1964. Era uno de los hermanos del 35.º presidente de los Estados Unidos, John F. Kennedy, y uno de sus consejeros de mayor confianza, con quien trabajó estrechamente durante la crisis de los misiles en Cuba. Su contribución con el movimiento afroestadounidense por los derechos civiles es considerado como su mayor legado. 42 AÑOS.

[@yellolab09]

1968, Two American Giants. We had better conduct our lives trying to finish what they courageously lived for. By the way, I work with at risk youth; every ethnic group has spiked but... Native Americans STILL have the highest death by suicide rate.

[@eileenmc4746]

Correct. I have age 20, 25 and 18 extended family youth who are Alaska Natives dealing with rehab, homelessness, substance use, hs drop out etc snowballed during pandemic

[@mahirrahman7]

RFK Jr 2024!!

[@sanrafaelhoa1363]

And now we have RFK Jr. 😊

[@michaelfrieber]

who are the other people on the couch?

[@ratso69ful81]

Bill Cosby & Ed McMahon

[@brittgray1324]

Bobby got down in the trenches with the poor and downtrodden even though he was a man of wealth. He cared enough about all people to get to know them regardless of socioeconomic status

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

Are you quoting the attendees at your funeral?

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

2:10 The Good--President Johnson, The Bad-Gene McCarthy, and the Ugly--myself

[@robertpolnicky7702]

Robert f Kennedy. The best PRESIDENT THAT WE WILL EVER HAVE.HE WILL BECELECTED. JUST WATCH ME LIKE LORRIE MORGAN

[@cm9859]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For President 2024 !

[@markbirchette8740]

RFK, the last of good Democrats.

[@uncletony6210]

His son 2024.

[@williamtapogna2290]

GOD BLESS YOU MY BEAUTIFUL BROTHER AND ENJOY YOUR STAY UP IN HEAVEN WITH THE ONE TRUE GOD I AM SURE YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW GID ALWAYS TAKES THE GOOD ONES AND BROTHER NOBODY WAS OR WILL EVER BE AS GOOD AS YOU HARRY TALLY ME BONANNA AND HAVE FUN MY DEAR BROTHER IN HEAVEN WITH THE LORD AND SAVIOR OF US ALL I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS THE GREATEST HUMAN BEING IN THIS WORLD DAY OH DAYYAYA OOHHH DAYLIGHT COMES AND ME WANT TO GO HOME HEAVEN IS YOUR HOME HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE SOMEDAY HARRY DAYYO DAYAYAYAYO DAYLIGHT COMES AND ME WANT TO GO HOME GOD BLESS THE GROUND YOU WALKED ON THEY DIDNT MAKE THEM ANY BETTER BROTHER YOU WERE THE COOLEST CAT I DONE NEVER DID SEE R. I. P. FOREVER MY HOMEY FROM UPTOWN

[@FIREBRAND38]

Your caps lock seems to be stuck.

[@MrDuds1984]

And to think 45 days later RFK would be gone

[@gkennedy2998]

RFK was dead within six weeks. This is April 24 1968; he was murdered on June 6 1968.

[@uncletony6210]

yes, shot June 4, pronounced dead June 6.

[@dannymarz2568]

And 2 months later, Bobby would be GONE......

[@michaell.johnson3207]

I’m surprised Cosby wasn’t erased from this video.

[@TheSchemel]

People loved Bill Cosby. I loved Bill Cosby. Nobody knew how evil he was until almost fifty years later.

[@valterromero6815]

43 days before his murder! Who could have guessed? What a waste!

[@clumsiii]

Where is the interview w Dr King????????? No one has it. Is this a tease to make money? Why is the full segment with Dr King and Belafonte as host not availalbe?

[@rvstuff5]

That’s because almost all of the 60s tonight shows are missing due to tape wiping. This is black and white and looks like it’s from a kinescope

[@clumsiii]

@@rvstuff5 wow. sounds intentional. thanks for the breadcrumb in this mystery *( strange part is there is a clip of the airplane joke by King but i can't find more. . . . . so there is some footage

[@TheSchemel]

There is an audio version of that particular show on KZbin somewhere. I listened to it about a year ago. It's very good.

[@rvstuff5]

@@clumsiii it was intentional, the BBC erased most of the early dr who episodes for similar reasons, tape was expensive

[@clumsiii]

@@rvstuff5 dang. Priorities huh

[@jmartin4204]

this interview was April 24th 1968 , by June he was gone Senator Kennedy

[@stdew07]

When American Dream was a Reality.

[@bobcosmic]

For White people. It's always been a nightmare for Black people living in Dam Erikkka.

[@r3b3lvegan89]

Right because police beating black people and native Americans to death and arresting them for what they put in their bodies is living the life…..sheesh

[@Sorayako62]

🥲

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

Six weeks later he is dead. Shot in the head

[@dwayneplummer12]

Get your family protected through cash building life insurance. Ask me how!

[@sharreetaylor861]

Back when Democrats were not Communists.

[@parker-unfired]

Comments like this go to show Roger Ailes accomplished his media mission. Really, what are you even talking about? Biden is essentially a Reagan-era Republican, right down to campaigning on assault weapon bans. It’s just that Republicans have gone so far right that, as Ailes always dreamed, the Republican base of today would never have turned on Nixon. Communists. Ridiculous.

[@waynej2608]

We're still NOT communists, ya twit!

[@FIREBRAND38]

Back before Belafonte fell in love with Hugo Chavez and started talking out his ass about, oh, _everything_

[@bobcosmic]

Harry Belafonte was always on the side of the marginalized. Guess you didn't know that!

[@geraldscott3135]

You did not seem to care when your lesbian mother was sucking EVERYTHING in sight.She was trying to give her ASS to EVERY BLACK MAN around.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

@@bobcosmic I think John Simpson knew he just didn't care.

[@bobcosmic]

@@hannejeppesen1809 Yup, I can well believe that.