Hempy New Year!!!!

Hempy New Year!!!!

- The Weedmaster

HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival is No More

HBO has pulled the plug on its 13th annual U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. This was a huge event in the comedy world. Lots of people have been on that stage such as Monty Python and the cast of The Simpsons. In fact, this is where Cheech and Chong had announced their now defunct reunion.

No explanation has been given for why it was canceled. The festival may return next year.

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Release Date Set for South of the Border

Disney's new film, South of the Border, will hit theaters August 8th, 2008.

Cheech Marin was one of the first people cast for this film. Others include Andy Garcia, Salma Hayek, George Lopez, Paul Rodriguez, Placido Domingo, Edward James Olmos, and Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo.

"South of the Border" chronicles the adventures of a pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua named Chloe (Barrymore) accustomed to riding in a purse. While on vacation in Mexico, she gets lost and must rely on her friends to help her get back home.

Garcia is playing a German shepherd who was kicked off the police force because he lost his sense of smell and has now given up on life. Hayek is Chloe's spirit guide who helps her find her true heritage.

Lopez is Papi, a macho romantic Chihuahua who will do anything for the love of Chloe.

Happy Holidoobies!

Happy Holidoobies!

-Cheech and Chong Dot Com

Interview with Bobby Taylor

Once upon a time, long before Cheech met Chong, Tommy Chong was the guitarist in the band Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers. Their biggest hit was in the late '60s..."Does your mama know about me?."

The Vancouver Sun interviewed Bobby Taylor about Vancouver, Tommy Chong and the band.

Some highlights:

• Bobby met Tommy in 1962 when Tommy came to San Francisco with his band looking for work.
• Tommy offered Bobby Taylor $750/week and half ownership in his club to perform at the club.
• Tommy and Bobby discovered the Jackson 5 in 1968 when they opened for the Vancouvers.

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Pick Up Santa Claus and His Old Lady

Be sure to pick up Where There's Smoke, There's Cheech and Chong. This 2 CD set contains two essential, hilarious holiday trax, Santa Claus and His Old Lady, and Moe Money (featuring Rudolph).

Not only do you get their greatest bits, but you also receive some awesome unreleased material. The two Up in Smoke radio commercials, found in Rhino Records'™ vaults, haven't been heard since the 70s. These commercials are hysterical, featuring Arab, Saydis Saydat, as well as Horrendo Revolver.

The last track, Old Man in the Park, is a live sketch from a concert at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. It's about a punk harassing an old man. The old man, Chong, fakes a heart attack to get back at him. You have to hear it. This sketch can be seen on their out-of-print "Perform" video.

Besides the great sketches, the 2 CD set includes a booklet laced with photos and the most comprehensive Cheech & Chong bio we've ever read (written by the legendary Dr Demento).

Q & A with Cheech Marin

The Smithsonian, which recently honored the comedian for his commitment to Chicano artists, conducted a Q & A with Cheech Marin.

Our favorite quote from Cheech, " [In School] I was a teacher's worst nightmare: I was a class clown who got straight A's."

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Update: Now Taking Pre-Orders for Tommy Chong's New Book

Update: Release date has been changed to August and just as with Tommy's last book, this will be followed by a huge book tour.

Tommy Chong is finishing work on "Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography." This 224 page hardcover book will be released by Simon and Schuster August 2008.

It will detail the history of Cheech & Chong and includes lots of stories never before disclosed such as which celebs they lit up with.

More details will be released within the next few months.

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Last Chance to Order Santa Claus and His Old Lady, and Rudolph

The days are winding down til Christmas so be sure to pick up Where There's Smoke, There's Cheech and Chong. This 2 CD set contains two essential, hilarious holiday trax, Santa Claus and His Old Lady, and Moe Money (featuring Rudolph).

Not only do you get their greatest bits, but you also receive some awesome unreleased material. The two Up in Smoke radio commercials, found in Rhino Records'™ vaults, haven't been heard since the 70s. These commercials are hysterical, featuring Arab, Saydis Saydat, as well as Horrendo Revolver.

The last track, Old Man in the Park, is a live sketch from a concert at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. It's about a punk harassing an old man. The old man, Chong, fakes a heart attack to get back at him. You have to hear it. This sketch can be seen on their out-of-print "Perform" video.

Besides the great sketches, the 2 CD set includes a booklet laced with photos and the most comprehensive Cheech & Chong bio we've ever read (written by the legendary Dr Demento).

Hobotrashcan Interviews Tommy Chong

The website, hobotrashcan, conducted a very thorough interview with Tommy Chong. This is rare. Frequently, interviewers know very little about their subject and don't do any research. hobotrashcan asked some fantastic questions and Tommy gave really intelligent answers.

Tommy discusses the Cheech & Chong movies/albums, his relationship with Cheech, their on again/off again reunion, pot, what he'd do if he were president, stand-up and more.

Read the entire interview here

Cheech & Chong Interview, Australia 1978

Someone posted a really funny interview conducted by Australian TV host Norman Gunston in 1978.

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I miss the days when they were still performing together. Van Halen reunited. Why not Cheech and Chong?

**CONTEST** Win A Sleeping Beauty or Let's Make a New Dope Deal CD Booklet Autographed By Cheech Marin

We have a really cool gift for Cheech and Chong fans this holiday season. We are giving away (5) Sleeping Beauty and (5) Let's Make A New Dope Deal CD booklets (not the CD, just the booklet) autographed by Cheech Marin.

Cheech was gracious enough to autograph them for us at his Cheech The School Bus Driver book signing last month.

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Click here if you'd like to purchase the CDs (not autographed).

While you're at it, pick up Where There's Smoke, There's Cheech & Chong. This 2 CD set includes all their greatest hits, previously unreleased tracks, Santa Claus and His Old Lady and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer.

**SALE** Cheech & Chong Up In Smoke Incense Burner OVER 10% OFF

For a limited time only, the Cheech & Chong Up In Smoke Doobie Incense Burner is over 10% off.

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**CONTEST** Win That 70’s Show Season 7 on DVD

Film School Rejects is giving away Season 7 of That '70s on DVD. Tommy Chong a/k/a Leo hosts a special featurette titled "A '70s Show Flashback."

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Cheech and Chong Dot Com Sale on Ebay

We have a great deal on ebay right now. We are clearing out our inventory of CDs with damaged cases. The CDs are perfect and unscratched, but the plastic case is cracked. The booklet may or may not be wrinkled.

They're only $5.99 and make a great gift. You're saving $8 off retail. Limited quantity remaining.

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Tommy Chong is Marcus Henderson's Guitar Hero

Who is Marcus Henderson? A couple songs from the band Drist are featured in the video game Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II. He was the guitarist in Drist and that's him playing guitar in the game.

Marcus says Tommy Chong was his first guitar hero. Tommy's "solo from Cheech and Chong's next movie is still the coolest shit ever."

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Details on Final Season of That '70s Show Announced

The final season of Fox-TV's That '70s show is coming to DVD March 25th. There were a lot of cameos during the final season, including Don Knotts, in one of his final roles before his death.

There's even a special featurette titled "A '70s Show Flashback" hosted by Tommy Chong and Josh Meyers.

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Chatty Nardwuar the Human Serviette Interviews Tommy Chong

MuchMusic will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of its hosts, Chatty Nardwuar the Human Serviette, with a show titled "Welcome to My Special." The special, which airs Sunday, features all new interviews with Tommy Chong, Snoop Dogg and more.

When asked about his Tommy Chong interview, he said "We were at (a festival) beer garden backstage and he came up to us and started telling us these incredible stories. He didn't hold anything back. He called Joe Jackson (father of pop superstar Michael) stupid. That's one of my all-time favourites."

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