Found: Cheech and Chong Perform

We just got our hands on this great video that we've been relentlessly searching for. The video is Cheech and Chong Perform which contains the only commercially released footage of Cheech and Chong's stand-up act. Click on the link above to learn all about it.

Tommy Has A New Movie

Tommy Chong just wrapped up a new movie. High Times Pot Luck was directed by unknown, Alison Thompson, and written by Victor Coliccio (Summer of Sam) and Nick Iacovino. Jackie Martling from the Howard Stern Show also makes an appearance. It is currently in post-production and is expected to be released in 2001. We'll provide more info as it becomes available..

Final Round of Holiday Auctions Begins

This is your LAST CHANCE to win some cool Cheech and Chong memorabilia. This is the FINAL ROUND of holiday auctions.

These auctions end this Wednesday, 11/29/2000:

• Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP - One of their "lost albums." Few even know it exists. Contains StarWars spoof, "Queer Wars," and more.
• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this pill-shaped out of print album.
• Big Bambu LP - Album is in great condition and comes with huge rolling paper.
• Playboy's Tommy Chong Roast VHS - Out-of-print Playboy video which stars Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Belzer and more.
• Far Out Man VHS - Out-of-print movie which stars Chong's entire family and even has an appearance by Cheech.
• It Came From Hollywood VHS - Cheech and Chong, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner and John Candy goof on classic sci-fi movies.
• Cheech and Chong (self-titled) LP - This is their first album and helped launch their career.
• Cassette Two-Pack - We're offering this special two-pack of cassettes that consists of The Wedding Album and their self-titled first album.
• Cassette Two-Pack - We're offering this special two-pack of cassettes that consists of the Up in Smoke soundtrack and Greatest Hit.
• Cassette Two-Pack - We're offering this special two-pack of cassettes that consists of Los Cochinos and Big Bambu.
• Sister Mary Elephant 45 - Very rare 45 single with fantastic hand drawing of Chong being punished by a nun. You just have to see the GREAT ARTWORK.

Here's what's already up for auction. The auctions below ended 11/22/2000.

• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this pill-shaped out of print album.
• Nice Dreams Press Manual - Official Paramount merchandising manual which includes photos, bios and contests.
• Big Bambu LP - Album is in great condition and comes with huge rolling paper.
• Far Out Man VHS - Out-of-print movie which stars Chong's entire family and even has an appearance by Cheech.
• Playboy's Tommy Chong Roast VHS - Out-of-print Playboy video which stars Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Belzer and more.
• Los Cochinos LP - Cool-looking, car-shaped LP full of dope. This record features George Harrison on guitar and also won them a Grammy.
• Bloat On 45 - Ltd Release single from the Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP. Few have seen, nor heard this song. Sleeve features caricature of C & C as fat black men.
• Santa Claus and His Old Lady 45 - Just in time for Christmas, this bit features Pedro and Man talking about Santa Claus.

Click here to access the auctions.

Cheech and Chong Movies Now on DVD

We've received tens of thousands of emails asking "When are the movies coming to DVD?". Well, the time has come.

Up in Smoke and Still Smokin are being released on DVD November 21st. Born in East LA has also been on DVD for some time now. Preorder now and we'll take 20% off. They make great gifts.

Note: The Up in Smoke DVD contains "Additional Release Material."

• DELETED SCENES WITH COMMENTARY
• FEATURE LENGTH COMMENTARY WITH CHEECH MARIN AND DIRECTOR LOU ADLER
• THEATRICAL TRAILER

Holiday Auctions Coming Soon

As traditional as turkey at Thanksgiving, the Cheech and Chong Dot Com Holiday Auctions are once again returning. We've been accumulating tons of C and C memoribilia all year to give to loyal fans. The auctions begin in mid-November and it's a great opportunity to score some rare collectibles. They make far-out stocking stuffers!
However, you don't have to wait for the auctions. If there's something you're looking for, email sales to see if we can find it.
Also, be sure to pick up Anthology featuring Cheech and Chong's Santa Claus and His Old Lady.

Exclusive Tommy Chong Interview

A member of the band, The SkyFisherman, (who is also a loyal C and C fan) told us that Tommy's daughter, Rae Dawn Chong, was at his band's gig in Vancouver last week. He also gave us a link to a very exclusive Tommy Chong interview conducted by a local college radio station. It's interesting. Also be sure to check out his band.

Tommy to Host Benefit

News courtesy of 420 Times...
Four-time Grammy winner Tommy Chong will host a benefit for ailing cult folk hero Jack Herer Sept. 22 at Universal Studios. A long-time L.A. resident, the 61-year-old Herer is recovering from a stroke. He was stricken July 15 while speaking onstage at the World Hemp Festival in Oregon. His speech and right side are still impaired, leaving him unable to work. He is expected to attend the benefit. Author of the 1985 underground bestseller "The Emperor Wears No Clothes," Herer is regarded as the father of the modern hemp movement. He has campaigned tirelessly over the last three decades to promote the environmental and medical benefits of the cannabis plant. Last year, High Times magazine named him its Man of the Century.

Tommy Performs Tonight At Trump Plaza

Tommy will be co-headlining at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City , NJ tonight. If you're in the area, be sure to check it out. The Record newspaper quotes Tommy as saying a C and C reunion is highly unlikely.

Cheech Has Two Films in Production

Richard "Cheech" Marin currently has two films in production. Both are set to be released in 2001. The first film, Spy Kids, starring Antonio Banderas, is about kids who have to save their secret agent parents. The second film, The Colored Star, stars Trey Parker, Eric Stuart and Charlie Sheen. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Cherokee Hair Tampons Is a Winner

courtesy of Comedy Central

"Cherokee Hair Tampons," the South Park episode featuring Cheech and Chong, has won Comedy Central's South Park e*LECTIONS. It airs this Wednesday, August 23rd at 10PM on Comeday Central. Story tomorrow, Friday, February 22nd at 8PM EST. The two hour special will detail the rise-and-fall of Cheech and Chong, as well as the reasons why Cheech left the duo. Don't miss it!

Meth Bill Smoked

News courtesy of 420 Times...Although H.R. 2987 (The Meth Bill) passed the House Judiciary Committee last week and was sent to the House floor to be scheduled for a vote, there is some good news to report. For starters, the Committee removed all of the anti-free speech provisions. Gone are the provisions making it a federal crime to teach or distribute information on the manufacture of a controlled substance. Gone are the provisions allowing federal agencies to order internet service providers to take down web sites that the feds believe to be illegal. Also gone are the provisions banning the advertising of drug paraphernalia. These are huge victories and come on the heels of last week's removal of the anti-4th Amendment 'sneak and peak' provisions.
On that note, check out this site for the best paraphernalia. :-)

Cheech and Chong Visit South Park

courtesy of Comedy Central

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong were on Comedy Central's South Park last night. In episode #407, Cherokee Hair Tampons, Cheech and Chong were holistic medicine healers. They did the voiceovers for their characters and were credited. The episode can be downloaded from a great site called South Park Downloads for those of you who missed it.

Cheech Turns Fifty-Four

Yes, it's that time of year again. Thursday, July 13th is Cheech's birthday. Fifty-four years ago this super doper star of Nash Bridges was born in Los Angeles, California.

The Auctions Have Returned

Back by popular demand, the Cheech and Chong Dot Com auctions have returned. This is your chance to get your hands on a lot of out-of-print, nearly impossible-to-find collectibles. The auction items will be refreshed every week. This is what's up-for-grabs this week:
• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this out of print album.
• Big Bambu LP - Album is in great condition and comes with huge rolling paper.
• Up in Smoke Soundtrack LP - In near mint condition, this album has all the songs and the funniest scenes from their first movie, Up in Smoke.
• Cheech and Chong (self-titled) LP - In near mint condition, this is their first album and helped launch their career.
• Far Out Man VHS - Out-of-print movie which stars Chong's entire family and has an appearance by Cheech.
• Playboy's Tommy Chong Roast VHS - Out-of-print Playboy video which stars Jerry Seinfeld.
New Auctions Added 6.11.2000
• Yellowbeard VHS - Out-of-print Monty Python, Cheech & Chong, Young Ones classic.
• Playboy Video Vol 3 - Out-of-print Playboy video with rare, candid C and C interview.• Los Cochinos LP - In near mint condition, this record won them a Grammy.New Auctions Added 6.18.2000
• Big Bambu LP
• Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP - One of their "lost albums." Few even know it exists. Contains StarWars spoof, "Queer Wars" and more.
• Cheech and Chong (self-titled) LP - In near mint condition, this is their first album and helped launch their career.

Click here to access the auctions.

Secret Agent 420

Tommy has a new movie. It's titled Secret Agent 420. We highly recommend checking out some of the photos on this site. It stars the dopemaster, Tommy Chong, as well as Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf of the Howard Stern Show.
We contacted the film's creator who stated they "don't have the connections right this moment to get it released domestically, so it is going straight to video. Until then, it is underground with us all the way."
The clips look very funny. Information on purchasing the video will be posted once we receive it.

Tommy Turns Sixty-Two

Yes, it's that time of year again. Wednesday, May 24th is Tommy's birthday. Sixty-two years ago the king of dope was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Long live Tommy Chong!

New Tommy Chong Dates Just Announced

Tommy Chong's been on the road doing his standup. He just announced a slew of new dates for 2000. Be sure not to miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Chong, see his show, and maybe score an autograph.

Cheech Hosts CBS Blooper Special

Cheech Marin will be the host of Funny Flubs & Screw-ups tonight at 8PM on CBS. In brief, it's a blooper-esque program which is part of CBS' Cinco De Mayo night.

Cheech Gets Mentioned on Rosie O'Donnell Show

Today on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, Rosie spoke about the celebrity edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire which aired last night. This led to a discussion about the time she was a contestant on celebrity Jeopardy. Rosie said Cheech Marin did the best that night and that he knew the most obscure facts. She also said that she was taught in school that "hallucinogenics" messed up your brain. "But he got the highest of anyone," she said.
She sounded jealous. She made a snotty comment about not knowing which is Cheech and which is Chong.

Nash Bridges Celebrates 100th Episode

At a party earlier tonight, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin, George Lucas and many others celebrated the 100th episode of the CBS series, Nash Bridges. It was held at the vietnamese restaurant that Johnson owns.

Drug-Oriented Web Site Ban Almost Law

We first read about this on Michael Moore's home page and found it rather disturbing. In the very near future, a bill barring Internet sites from publishing or even linking to sites with drug-making information or products is expected to be passed into law by Congress. For more information, see this article.

Late Late Show Wrap-Up

In case you missed it, Cheech Marin appeared on the Late Late Show last night on CBS. Craig Kilborn joked about C & C and their drug use, etc. It was pretty funny. Cheech promoted Nash Bridges which airs every Friday on CBS.

Cheech to Appear on Late Late Show

The one, the only Cheech Marin will be on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn next week. We'll publish the exact day when it becomes available. UPDATE AIR DATE: TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 18TH (actually early April 19th).

Cheech on Boggs Corner Table

In case you missed it, Richard "Cheech" Marin was on the Food Network's "Bill Boggs Corner Table" not too long ago. The Cheech segment took place at Cheech's favorite restaurant, Aqua. We here at Cheech and Chong Dot Com have been to the Aqua in NYC and this restaurant is EXPENSIVE. There are no menus. If you have to ask what the price is, you shouldn't be there.
Richard and Bill joked around for a while. At one point, Bill asks Cheech what was in that huge joint (referring to Up in Smoke). Cheech replies, "Stunt Weed." The two enjoyed a four-course meal which included a chocolate shake made using Aqua's own root beer which is brewed on site.
Click on the thumbnail above to see the entire photo. Bill Boggs Corner Table was kind enough to send us this photo.

Reminder: Cheech on Bill Boggs Tonight

Press Release from the Food Network:

Catch Co-star of CBS Nash Bridges, Cheech Marin, at Aqua (San Francisco), SUNDAY MARCH 12TH, 9pm eastern on Bill Boggs Corner Table on Food Network! Bill sits down with four stand-ups in a comedic power hour. Also dining with Bill are The Hughleys' D.L Hughley (catered on the set of his show by Richard Kraupp and Asia De Cuba), King of Queens' Jerry Stiller at Ernie's (NY), and Howie Mandel at the NBC commissary (LA).

Here's one of the questions answered during the interview:
Bill: "What was really inside of those joints the size of a hoagie roll?Cheech: "Stunt dope."

Check your local listings for air time.

New Auctions Added

We've just refreshed our Cheech and Chong auctions. This will be our LAST auction for a while. These items were just added:

• Corsican Brothers VHS - out-of-print uncensored version of video.
• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this out of print album.
• Big Bambu LP - with huge rolling paper.
• Cheech and Chong (self-titled) LP - This is their first album and helped launch their career.
• Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP - One of their "lost albums." Few even know it exists. Contains StarWars spoof, "Queer Wars" and more.
• Sleeping Beauty 45 - Special 45 single from this highly requested album.

Click here to see what's up for auction.

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New Auctions Added

We've just refreshed our Cheech and Chong auctions. Three items were just added:

• Let's Make a New Dope Deal LP - One of their "lost albums." Few even know it exists. Contains StarWars spoof, "Queer Wars" and more.
• It Came From Hollywood VHS - Cheech and Chong, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner and John Candy goof on classic sci-fi movies. It can still be purchased new, but it's more affordable to bid on this previously viewed video.
• Cheech and Chong (self-titled) LP - This is their first album and helped launch their career.
• Corsican Brothers VHS - out-of-print uncensored version of video.
• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this out of print album. This is the last one we have.
• Yellowbeard VHS - out-of-print Monty Python, Cheech & Chong, Young Ones classic.

Click here to see what's up for auction.

Premiere of Stacey Keach Sitcom

courtesy of Fox
Legendary actor, Stacey Keach, best known for his role as Sgt. Stadanko in Nice Dreams and Up in Smoke, as well as for his television series, Mike Hammer, has a sitcom on the way. Titus will premiere on the Fox Network Monday, March 20th at 8:30 PM/7:30 C following That '70s Show.

Update: Cheech Marin on Bill Boggs Show

Press Release from the Food Network:

Catch Co-star of CBS Nash Bridges, Cheech Marin, at Aqua (San Francisco), SUNDAY MARCH 12TH, 9pm eastern on Bill Boggs Corner Table on Food Network! Bill sits down with four stand-ups in a comedic power hour. Also dining with Bill are The Hughleys' D.L Hughley (catered on the set of his show by Richard Kraupp and Asia De Cuba), King of Queens' Jerry Stiller at Ernie's (NY), and Howie Mandel at the NBC commissary (LA).

Here's one of the questions answered during the interview:
Bill: "What was really inside of those joints the size of a hoagie roll?Cheech: "Stunt dope."
Check your local listings for air time.

Review: E! True Hollywood Story

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After sitting in front of the square box with moving images for one hour, the staff at Cheech and Chong Dot Com concluded that E! did a fantastic job detailing the life and times of the legendary duo. In case you missed it, E! premiered their Cheech and Chong "True Hollywood Story" episode last night (note: re-broadcast yet to be scheduled).
As expected, Tommy and Richard downplayed the amount of hostility that existed between the two of them. However, they did reveal that the problems began after Tommy was credited as Director of Next Movie, even though Cheech felt he had contributed equally. The tensions peaked during the filming of Get Out of My Room, for Cheech longed to pursue a serious acting career (which he accomplished). After making their last on-screen appearance together in After Hours, the duo went their separate ways.
On a happier note, Tommy and Richard did not rule out the possibility of a reunion. They gave the impression that, if the money and script are right and the duo are both at the same point in their lives, they'd be willing to do a movie.
We hope they do reunite! We want a simple movie with classic, crude drug humor. Oh, and one more thing...Stacey Keach must return as Sgt. Stadanko!

Our Largest C & C Auction Ever to Begin Saturday

To celebrate E! Entertainment Television's premiere of its Cheech and Chong special we are launching our largest auction to date.

Beginning Saturday you can bid on lots of rarely seen, nor heard merchandise. Here are some of the items we are auctioning:

• Los Cochinos car-shaped LP - Cover is shaped like a car. Sleeve reveals that C&C are smuggling drugs.
• Yellowbeard Media Kit - Tons of photos and info about the all-star cast. Highly collectible.
• Bloat On 45 - From the Ltd Release single from the Let's Make a Dope Deal LP. Few have seen, nor heard this song.
• Sleeping Beauty LP - Need we say more? We receive 200+ emails every week looking for this out of print album. This is the last one we have.
• Sleeping Beauty 45 - Special 45 single from this highly requested album.
• Corsican Brothers VHS - out-of-print uncensored version of video.
• Big Bambu LP - with huge rolling paper. The last one we have.
• Yellowbeard VHS - out-of-print Monty Python, Cheech & Chong, Young Ones classic.

Click here to see what's up for auction.

Cheech Marin to Appear on Food Network

On Sunday, March 12th @ 9pm, Richard Marin will be a guest on Food Network's "Corner Table with Bill Boggs." More details will be posted as they come in.

Tommy a "Regular" on That 70's Show?

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It would seem to me, the Weedmaster, that Tommy Chong is becoming a "regular" on Fox's That 70's Show. He appeared again tonight as the local camera store owner. This makes it his third appearance if my count is correct.
Oh, and by the way, Donna and Eric finally "did it." :-)

ALERT: E! Officially Publishes Cheech & Chong Air Date

This time it's for real. E! has officially released the air date for their documentary on Cheech & Chong. It premieres THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH @ 9pm est.(even though the E! web site reports a different time). Double-check TV Guide for the correct airtime in your area. The documentary is actually part of E!'s True Hollywood Story series, not Mysteries and Scandals, as previously reported.
We're told the two hour special will detail the rise-and-fall of Cheech and Chong, as well as the reasons why Cheech left the duo. Don't miss it!

Congratulations to Our Winners

Congratulations are in order for S.M. of Florida and W.L. of Ohio. They're the winners of our newsletter contest. Each will be receiving a Cheech and Chong's out-of-print Sleeping Beauty LP.

ANOTHER ALERT

E! changed the schedule for some reason. They originally told us the air date was Feb 2nd, but their web site and TV Guide now say that a Red Foxx special will be aired that night. We'll let you know when we get another airdate from E!.

ChongStock 2000 Announced

We've received unofficial word that the Tommy Chong camp is organizing "ChongStock" 2000. It will take place May 19 - 21st in Riverside, CA. There will be Doobie Awards, celebs, bands, etc. We will provide more information as soon as they provide us with an official press release.

ALERT: E! Announces Cheech & Chong Air Date

It's finally been announced. E! Entertainment Television will premiere its Mysteries & Scandals "Cheech and Chong" on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2000 @ 8:30PM est. We're told the thirty minute episode will detail the rise and fall of Cheech and Chong, as well as the reasons why Cheech left the duo.
In addition, our sources tell us that Richard Marin and Thomas Chong were not initially willing to be interviewed. Each more or less said "I'll only do it, if he does it." We were told that one of the reasons for their lack of enthusiasm was that they were tired of explaining why they had split up.
However, many fans, including us at Cheech and Chong Dot Com, have never heard either one of them give a straight answer as to why they broke-up. The last time we saw them together was on December 13th, 1991 on the Howard Stern channal 9 show (Happy Birthday Howard!). They dressed as wise men and rolled joints. It was fairly obvious neither wanted to be there.
A certain degree of hostility seems to still exist between the duo as documented in this 1998 Tommy Chong interview in the Augusta Chronicle. The article seems to be more about Mrs. Chong, than Tommy.
As you'll see in the special, they both finally agreed to be interviewed, separately.
PS. We may have some more auctions to coincide with the premiere.

Clip of Cheech & Chong Special on Stern Tonight

Tonight's episode of the Howard Stern Show on E! Entertainment Television will feature a clip from the upcoming Cheech and Chong "Mysteries & Scandals" special. We will provide more details after it airs.
Update: Tonight's episode of the Howard Stern show featured guests Chuck Zito, gossip columnist and host of Mysteries and Scandals, AJ Benza, and Perfect 10 publisher, Norm Zeda. They decided to goof on AJ Benza by showing blooper footage from his show. One segment was from the upcoming special on Cheech and Chong. This is more or less what he said; "The duo of Cheech and Chong were on top-of-the-world, but then vanished into the darkness without a trace." Note: this is not an exact quote.
We still do not have an air date for this special, but will let you know as soon as we do.