Cheech and Chong are back in the spotlight, promoting their latest film, Cheech and Chong's Last Movie, across major media outlets. From hilarious anecdotes to jaw-dropping revelations, their recent appearances on Andy Cohen’s show and the Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show are packed with classic stoner stories that fans love. Here’s a rundown of the highlights from their interviews, filled with their signature humor and Hollywood history.
Andy Cohen Show: Cheech and Chong’s Wild Tales
- Unexpected Beginnings: Tommy Chong shared a surprising story about impregnating his wife, Shelby, during a one-night stand while both were on acid. Decades later, their love story is still going strong.
- Pacific Palisades Fire Drama: Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong’s homes in Pacific Palisades faced a close call during a wildfire. Chong’s house was “smoked out” but survived, thanks to heavy-duty smoke removal machines. Meanwhile, a neighbor paid the fire department to douse their home with flame retardant, saving it from destruction. Cheech’s house, along with his neighbor’s, were the only ones on their block to survive the blaze.
- Star-Studded Smoking Sessions: Chong revealed he smoked weed with Leave It to Beaver’s Tony Dow (Wally) and even lit up at George Bush’s Texas home—when no one was around, of course!
Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show: Cheech and Chong’s Hollywood Journey
- Seth Rogen’s “Dave” Question: Seth Rogen sent a pre-recorded question asking about the origins of their iconic “Dave” bit. Tommy shared that he attended the premiere of a film about Seth’s mother-in-law, where the two comedians bonded over mutual admiration.
- New York Beginnings: Cheech and Chong reminisced about their first New York performance at The Bottom Line, where John Belushi, performing across the street, dropped by to watch. Belushi became a frequent visitor to their office, often overstaying his welcome.
- Saturday Night Live Snub: Hosts Jon Hein and Gary Dell’Abate were shocked to learn Cheech and Chong never appeared on Saturday Night Live, despite their massive popularity.
- Grammy Roadblock: The duo couldn’t accept their Grammy for Los Cochinos in person because they were touring at the time.
- Jack Nicholson’s Wild Ride: Tommy recounted a nerve-wracking car ride with Jack Nicholson, who sped down the wrong lane, leaving them in awe of his fearless antics.
- Up in Smoke Lawsuit: During the filming of Up in Smoke, Lou Adler’s accountant had them sign documents without proper legal review. Discovering “hanky panky,” they faced a choice: sue and disrupt lives or take a settlement. They chose the latter and were handsomely compensated.
- Missing Stripes: Cheech and Chong passed on Stripes due to scheduling conflicts with Next Movie. Bill Murray, however, wasn’t shy about telling them they made the wrong call in the mess hall!
Why Fans Are Buzzing About Last Movie
Cheech and Chong’s media tour for Last Movie is reigniting interest in their legendary career. From their stoner comedy roots to their influence on modern stars like Seth Rogen, the duo’s stories remind us why they remain comedy icons. Stay tuned for more updates on Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie and where to watch it!
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And here is a discussion with the Los Angeles Times
Chong mentions that "Dave" was the doorman.
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