Cheech & Chong are a

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consisting of

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and

Tommy Chong Thomas B. Kin Chong (born May 24, 1938) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, musician, activist. He is known for his marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox ...

. The duo found commercial and cultural success in the 1970s and 1980s with their

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routines, studio recordings, and feature films, which were based on the

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and

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era, and especially

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and

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movements, most notably their love for

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Career

The duo met in

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, in the late 1960s. Chong was a Canadian citizen, and Cheech had moved there from southern California to avoid the draft at the height of the

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. The pair performed stand-up shows, released many successful comedy record albums, and starred in a series of low-budget films. Some of their best-known comedy routines and songs include "

Earache My Eye "Earache My Eye" is a comedy routine and song by Cheech and Chong from their 1974 album ''Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album''. The skit is about a teenager (played by Tommy Chong) who wakes up and listens to a song by "Alice Bowie" (Cheech Marin), ...

", "

Basketball Jones "Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces" is a song by Cheech and Chong that first appeared on the 1973 album '' Los Cochinos''. Background Sung in falsetto by Cheech Marin, playing the title character Tyrone (as in "tie-your-own") Shoelace ...

", "

Santa Claus and His Old Lady "Santa Claus and His Old Lady" is a bit by Cheech and Chong, one of their best-known comedy routines. It was the duo's first single. "Santa Claus and His Old Lady" did not appear on the duo's eponymous debut album, although the B-side, "Dave," d ...

", and "

Sister Mary Elephant "Sister Mary Elephant" is a comedy sketch by Cheech and Chong. The recording appeared on the duo's second album, ''Big Bambu'', released in 1972. It was re-released as a single in 1973 and peaked at No. 24 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in early 197 ...

". Perhaps their most famous line is ''"Dave's not here",'' from their self-titled debut album. Their early success culminated with the release of their first feature-length movie, '' Up in Smoke'', in 1978. It became something of a

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, and was also successful enough at the box office (grossing over $44 million despite a low budget) to warrant two sequels: ''

Cheech and Chong's Next Movie ''Cheech and Chong's Next Movie'' is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Tommy Chong and the second feature-length project by Cheech & Chong, following '' Up in Smoke'', released by Universal Pictures. Plot Cheech & Chong are on a mission ...

'' in 1980, and '' Nice Dreams'' in 1981. These were followed by the less successful ''

Things Are Tough All Over ''Things are Tough All Over'' is a 1982 American action comedy film directed by Thomas K. Avildsen and starring Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin as two aging hippies, and additionally as Arab businessmen Mr. Slyman and Prince Habib. Plot Cheech an ...

'' (1982) and '' Still Smokin'' (1983). The pair attempted a departure from their stoner comedy with 1984's ''

Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers ''Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers'' is an American film released in 1984, the sixth feature-length film starring the comedy duo Cheech and Chong. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong star as the two twin brothers in a parody of various film adaptat ...

''. To date, their most recent starring vehicle as a duo was 2014's ''

Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie ''Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie!'' is a 2013 American adult animated comedy film by Branden Chambers and Eric D. Chambers. It stars comedy duo Cheech and Chong in their first feature film since 1984's ''The Corsican Brothers'', and the first to ...

''. Tommy Chong directed four of their films while co-writing and starring in all seven with Cheech Marin. They also appeared in smaller supporting roles in

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's '' Yellowbeard'' and

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's '' After Hours''. In 1985 the duo released their album ''Get Out of My Room'', which included the novelty hit song " Born in East L.A." (based on

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's " Born in the U.S.A."). This song later served as the basis for 1987 film of the same title, in which

played the starring role. Immediately following the release of the album, Cheech Marin separated himself from the pair's drug-inspired act by working on a solo career.

Reunion

After their contentious parting in the 1980s, the duo spent years without working together. In 1992 the two worked together for the first time in several years, voicing characters in the animated film '' FernGully: The Last Rainforest''. In 1997, Chong made an appearance on Marin's TV series ''

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'', in an episode titled "Wild Card," which contained a reference to their iconic "Dave" skit from their 1972 debut album. In 2000 both performers voiced characters in the animated television series ''

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'' for the episode " Cherokee Hair Tampons", but their voices were recorded separately. Both Marin and Chong indicated in a 2003 episode of ''

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'' that they were willing to reunite. The duo had plans to reunite for another film when Chong's California-based company, Chong's Glass, was raided by federal officials in February 2003, as part of a federal crackdown on "drug-related paraphernalia". In a plea bargain which allowed his son and wife to remain out of jail, Chong pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to distribute drug paraphernalia in May, and in September 2003 was sentenced to nine months in federal prison, fined $20,000, and forced to forfeit $120,000 in assets. He was released in July 2004. His cellmate was

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. With Chong released, the duo planned to resume production on a reunion film. A variety of titles were rumored, including ''Grumpy Old Stoners''. But they announced in September 2005 that the reunion film had been canceled. Beginning in September 2008, Cheech and Chong reunited for the Light Up America comedy tour which opened in

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, making a radio program appearance on ''

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''. In March 2009, they recorded two shows at the

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for a DVD release of the reunion tour. In 2011, both performers were guests stars on the animated sitcom ''

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'', on the episode " A Midsummer's Nice Dream". The episode focuses on a fictitious separation of the duo, with

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taking Chong's place. In August 2012, Cheech & Chong appeared at the 13th annual

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in Cave-in-Rock, IL. In February 2014, Cheech and Chong appeared on an episode of Tom Green Live. In March 2014, they announced they were working on a new movie, with writer/director

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Additional notable media appearances

In 1974, Cheech & Chong contributed background voices on the song Twisted, on

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’s album

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. In 2007, Brett Harvey's marijuana advocacy documentary '' The Union: The Business Behind Getting High'' starred

as a commentator about marijuana related issues and his drug paraphernalia charge in 2003. The film had many other notable names such as former Vancouver mayor

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, Canadian marijuana seed retailer

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, Canadian baking marijuana icon " Watermelon Girl", and other marijuana advocates like Author & Former 'Pot TV' Manager ChrBennett and former ''

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'' editor

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. On November 5, 2008, Cheech and Chong reunited for a ''

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'' video titled "Cheech and Chong Get Out the Vote!" The video, which encouraged people to get out and vote, was released the day after the United States general election. On November 30, 2008, Cheech & Chong were honored during the

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special '' Cheech & Chong: Roasted'' on TBS hosted by

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which included other guests, among them Chong's wife. The event was filmed at

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during The Comedy Festival. On April 17, 2009, while on the Sydney leg of their "Cheech and Chong Light Up Australia" Tour, they had to delay the start of their show as it became the target of a drug operation by the New South Wales Police. About 25 police and four drug dogs were involved, searching around 50 people, with six people caught in possession of small amounts of

. On January 25, 2010, Cheech & Chong appeared on ''

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''. During a singing segment they started to perform their song "Mexican Americans", but it turned into "Get It Legal", in reference to their current U.S. tour. On March 1, 2010, Cheech & Chong were the guest hosts of

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. On April 20, 2010 ( 4/20) ''Cheech and Chong's Hey, Watch This'', the DVD filmed in San Antonio on March 14, 2009, was released. In September 2011, Cheech & Chong appeared in a

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posted on YouTube which at first appeared to be a trailer for a (non-existent) upcoming movie titled ''Cheech & Chong's Magic Brownie Adventure'', but which at the end revealed itself to be a commercial for

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100-calorie snack brownies. In 2012, Chong revealed to CNN's

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that he was battling prostate cancer. It was unknown how this would affect any future projects. On September 28, 2014, they were guests of Doug Benson on his podcast ''

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''. The pair appeared together on ''

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'' on April 23, 2018, in response to recent news that

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had joined the board of a marijuana company. The pair expressed displeasure that marijuana was no longer rebellious, Cheech remarking that he could now buy weed "from a store in a strip mall" when before he could only buy it from "behind a store in a strip mall." They then joked that they would no longer be doing stoner comedy and would do comedy about things that were still illegal, such as unpasteurized dairy products, importing exotic reptiles, taping and distributing football games without the consent of the NFL, and burning leaves without a permit. Cheech & Chong were selected by the

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to present to them the Global Icon Award at the

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on August 28, 2022.

Discography

* '' Cheech and Chong'' (1971) *''

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'' (1972) *'' Los Cochinos'' (1973) *''

Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album ''Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album'' is the fourth studio album recorded by comedy duo Cheech & Chong, released in 1974 on Ode Records. It was certified Gold by the RIAA. Cover art The album cover of ''Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album'' had concep ...

'' (1974) *''

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'' (1976) *'' Let's Make a New Dope Deal'' (1980) *'' Get Out of My Room'' (1985)

Filmography

Primary films

* '' Up in Smoke'' (1978) * ''

'' (1980) * '' Nice Dreams'' (1981) * ''

'' (1982) * '' Still Smokin'' (1983) * ''

'' (1984) * '' Get Out of My Room'' (1985) * '' Hey, Watch This! (concert film)'' (2010) * '' Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie!'' (2013)

Secondary films

* ''Cheech & Chong Perform / Cheech & Chong Perform Again?!'' (concert films, 1978) ** A pre-'' Up in Smoke'' live performance, split over two separate VHS releases. * ''

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'' (compilation, 1982) * '' Yellowbeard'' (1983) * '' Born in East L.A.'' (1987) ** A spin-off from '' Get Out of My Room''. Often considered a Cheech & Chong film (and has been packaged on DVD as part of the series both in America and overseas), though Tommy Chong does not appear in the film (other than as a depiction of Jesus). * ''

Far Out Man ''Far Out Man'' is a 1990 American comedy film written, directed by and starring Tommy Chong. Plot An aging hippie goes on a road trip in search of his long lost family. He meets up with his son (Paris Chong, Tommy's real-life son). Together th ...

'' (1990) * '' a/k/a Tommy Chong'' (documentary, 2006) * '' Cheech & Chong: Roasted'' (2008)

Notable side projects

* '' After Hours'' (1985) ** Both Cheech and Chong appear. *'' Rude Awakening'' (1989) **Cheech only * ''

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'' (1990) ** Cheech only, though marketed in Germany as a Cheech & Chong-related film under the title ''Cheech ohne Chong - Jetzt rauchts in Neuseeland'' (loosely translated as 'Cheech without Chong - Smoking in New Zealand'). * '' FernGully: The Last Rainforest'' (1992) ** Both Cheech and Chong provide character voices. * ''

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'' (1994) ** Cheech only, though marketed in Germany as a Cheech & Chong-related film under the title ''Cheech ohne Chong - Jetzt rauchts in Wilden Westen'' (loosely translated as 'Cheech without Chong - Smoking in The Wild West'). * '' A Million to Juan'' (1994) ** Only a small role by Cheech, though still included in the "Cheech & Chong's Smoke Box" DVD set. * ''

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'' (1997) ** Two small roles by Tommy Chong, though still included in the "Cheech & Chong's Smoke Box" DVD set. * ''

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'' (2006) ** Tommy Chong only, though still included in the "Cheech & Chong's Smoke Box" DVD set, among others. * '' Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil'' (2011) ** Both Cheech and Chong provide character voices. * ''Paradoria'' (2015) ** Both Cheech and Chong provide character voices of Vinnie & Winnie.

Unproduced films

In 1980, there were plans to make a film called ''Riding High with Cheech & Chong''.

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conceived ''

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'' as a Cheech and Chong vehicle. Cheech and Chong's manager thought the script was very funny; however, the comedy duo wanted complete creative control, so Reitman told the screenwriters to rewrite it for

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and

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. Screenwriter

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also pitched a sequel to the

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'' in which Cheech and Chong, playing camp counselors, faced off against killer

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, as a

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movie in the vein of ''

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''. The hyenas Banzai and Shenzi in the 1994 animated film ''

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'' were storyboarded as being characters modeled after Cheech and Chong. Due to the duo not getting along with each other at the time, and

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taking interest in the role of Shenzi, Chong was not cast, but Cheech played the part of Banzai.

Mobile applications

*''Cheech and Chong's The Fatty'' (2011) *''Cheech and Chong's Bud Farm'' (2020)

References

External links

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Official Live Nation Tour website
* *
HoboTrashcan's One on One with Tommy Chong
An in-depth interview about politics, Cheech and Chong and Tommy's wife and kids
''L.A. Weekly'' photographs of Cheech and Chong's "Light Up America" reunion show at the Roxy Theater, September 18, 2008
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''Submerge'' magazine interview with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, Jan. 2009

First to confirm "Up in Smoke 2" Chronicles of The Nerds Interview with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, Feb. 2010

review, Cheech & Chong's ''Hey Watch This''
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