Tommy Chong Auditioned, but Turned Down for Dancing with the Stars

On this week's episode of The Chong and Chong Show, Tommy Chong says he was asked to audition for ABC-TV's Dancing with the Stars.  Tommy, who has taken professional dance lessons with his wife Shelby, actually went down there and auditioned.

Unfortunately, he wasn't chosen.

Tommy said he was convinced they'd select him because he can dance.  After watching the show, he realized that Dancing with the Stars doesn't want people that can dance, they want people they can goof on.

Hopefully, they'll give him another chance.

Paul McCartney is the Only Beatle Tommy Chong hasn't Smoked With

TMZ asked Tommy Chong who he's always wanted to smoke with, but never has.

His answer...Paul McCartney.

Paul is the only Beatle he hasn't smoked with.

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Cheech & Chong, WAR, Tower of Power Coming to Texas

On June 1st, the Cheech and Chong - WAR - Tower of Power show is coming to Grand Prairie, Texas

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 22nd at 10am local time via the ticket link above.

Cheech & Chong, WAR, Tower of Power Coming to Los Angeles

As previously announced, Hot 92.3 is presenting the Cheech and Chong - WAR - Tower of Power show May 25th at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

This sounds like an awesome show.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 29th at 10am local time via the ticket link above.

MEDL Dominates Mobile at the 2013 ADDY Awards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEDL Mobile, Inc. (MEDL) -- a pioneer in the creation, development, marketing and monetization of mobile apps announced today that it won a total of eleven awards at the Orange County ADDY awards which celebrate creativity and excellence in advertising and marketing.

 The company took home five Gold Awards for their apps Real Recipes, Live Hotspot NYC, Cheech & Chong's Fatty Comedy App - a Mobile Dispensary of Fun - MEDL MOBILE, and My Wild Night With Ted; five Silver Awards for Santa Bomb, Marlee Signs, Kids! Learn to Draw, Journey to Real Madrid, and Uncle Sarah; one Bronze Award for Tyzen The Hypnotist.

Additionally, MEDL won a special Judges Award for its viral video created to promote the company's app, Boink. "

It was a great night," said Dave Swartz, MEDL President and CCO. "We were founded on the belief that apps are the perfect medium for any company looking to connect with an audience. It's wonderful to be recognized by our peers for excellence in doing so."

 MEDL app development clients include other notable Orange County companies such as Taco Bell, Verizon Wireless and Hyundai Motor America.

MEDL Mobile continues to expand its library of more than 150 high caliber apps with other great brands such as Taco Bell, Verizon Wireless, Hyundai Motor America and many others.

MEDL Mobile looks forward to returning to the 2014 OC Addy Awards gala to showcase their stellar work in the mobile arena.

UPDATE: Cheech and Chong to Launch Summer Tour with War and Tower of Power

On HuffPost Live today, Cheech announced that Cheech and Chong will be launching a summer tour with the bands War and Tower of Power.

Coincidentally, during this week's Chong and Chong podcast, Tommy revealed that their tour manager, Jimmy Root, came up with the idea of using War's Low Rider song during their act.  Cheech and Tommy told Jimmy they needed a song to play during the low rider sketch and he came up with Low Rider.

Tommy also said that they videotaped every show so Jimmy knew when to play the sound effects.  Sadly, they'd overwrite the tape each night.  The only tape that exists is Cheech and Chong Perform.  It's a bootleg that a club owner recorded.

The tour will take place this summer only, in open air venues.

The first date of the WAR / Tower of Power / Cheech & Chong tour will be May 25 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

Price: $100.00 / $75.00 / $55.00 / $30.00

On sale date has yet to be announced.

Cheech Marin on HuffPost Live

This evening, Cheech Marin was on HuffPost Live.  It was a super-interesting interview.

He discusses dancing with Kate Middleton while he and Don Johnson were in Scotland for a golf tournament.  The Prince and Kate had just started dating.  Kate grabbed Cheech's hand and said let's dance.  He thinks they should name their child 'Little Cheech.'

Cheech also revealed he's working on a book about immigration called We Come in Peace and We Have you Surrounded.

Marin's voice was hoarse because he just wrapped up doing a voiceover for a Mexican animated film titled El Americano.  It's about birds flying to American to join the circus.  Cheech plays the bad guy.  It will be released later this year.

So this means Cheech will have two animated releases this year.  El Americano and the previously announced Cheech and Chong's Animated Movie.

Cheech says the one thing that he and Tommy Chong would like to achieve is being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.  He says people often ask him why a comedy duo should be inducted.  His response is that many rock bands cover their songs.
Side Note:  Producer, Lou Adler, had a sticker on their albums which said Hard Rock Comedy.

Cheech and Tommy will be inducting Lou Adler into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame next month.

   

Stacy Keach Discusses Working with Cheech and Chong

AV Club asked legendary actor, Stacy Keach (Mike Hammer, Sgt Stedenko), what it was like working with Cheech and Chong in Up in Smoke and Nice Dreams.

Sgt. Stedenko was definitely one of my favorite characters. I loved working with Cheech and Chong, and we had a lot of fun. Everyone thinks that everyone was stoned on the set, but that’s not true at all. Everybody was straight as an arrow when we were working. After work… well, who knows what goes on? [Laughs.] But on the set, they were absolutely very professional and were hard workers. We had a great time. 

Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie Heading Home in April

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 8, 2013) – Everyone’s favorite stoner duo are back - and animated - in CHEECH & CHONG’S ANIMATED MOVIE, rolling its way into Blu-ray and DVD April 23 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Directed by Branden and Eric D. Chambers, this high-larious feature-length adventure is the perfect film to watch at home with your best buds!

CHEECH & CHONG’S ANIMATED MOVIE showcases the legendary toker jokers like you've never seen them before – in animation. Catch the buzz as their most outrageous routines and laugh-out-loud lines from their ground breaking Grammy Award-winning albums come to life, including the original Ode recordings of "Dave's not here,” “Let's make a dope deal" and more.


With help from a bud-lovin' body crab named Buster, Cheech & Chong “the masters of the smokin’ word” deliver the ultimate comedy high and give you the munchies for more.

In celebration of 420, CHEECH & CHONG’S ANIMATED MOVIE will be featured on the big screen in a limited theatrical engagement. Details and theater listings will be announced in the coming weeks.

The CHEECH & CHONG’S ANIMATED MOVIE Blu-ray and DVD is loaded with bonus material including joint commentary from Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, as well as commentary by the directors and producer Lou Adler, taking fans inside the minds of the duo that’s been making audiences laugh for generations.

CHEECH & CHONG’S ANIMATED MOVIE Blu-ray
Special Features:
● Joint Commentary featuring Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong
● Commentary featuring Branden Chambers, Eric D. Chambers and Lou Adler
● Commentary featuring Tommy Chong and Paris Chong
● Low Maintenance Listening Mode
● "Medical Marijuana Blues" Blind Mellon's recording session
● Cheech and Chong Gallery

Note from the Weedmaster: Yeah, I'm also wondering why Tommy's son, Paris Chong, is doing commentary.  If you listen to their podcast, The Chong and Chong Show, he's constantly mispronouncing words and using words improperly.  Plus, he has nothing to do with the history of Cheech and Chong.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to Michigan

On April 21st, the Cheech and Chong: Get it Legal tour is coming to Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Tickets go on sale Monday, March 11th at 10am local time via the Ticketmaster link above.

Back in Stock! Cheech & Chong Up in Smoke Rock N Roll Action Figures

Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke Rock N Roll Action Figures

• from Up In Smoke Earache My Eye Rock Fight concert

• fully poseable, 9 inches tall, come in blister pack

• limited quantity available

• no longer manufactured

• highly collectible

These masterpieces were released in 2003.  They sold like lids.  We couldn't keep them in stock.  It was our best selling Cheech and Chong toy ever.

A few years ago, we thought they had sold out.
Good news!  This week, more cases were found in the corner of the warehouse.  This is the remaining inventory.  Once they're gone, they're gone, forever.

Cheech and Tommy aren't getting any younger so they are likely to increase in value.

Order now before they sell out.  And as always, FREE shipping and handling on everything within the US.

7 Inch Cheech and Chong Vinyl Part of Record Store Day 2013

Record Store Day 2013 takes place April 20th at record stores all over the US of A.  Speaking of 420, record stores will be selling a super limited edition Cheech & Chong 7" LP.  Side one has Earache My Eye.  Side two has Turn that Thing Down.

Essentially, it's the same 7 inch released by Ode Records in the 1970s, but this one is super cool green vinyl.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to Indiana

On June 15th, the Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal tour is coming to The Venue at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 27th at 10am local time via the Ticketmaster link above.

The tickets are approximately half the price of their Count Basie show in New Jersey.  Big price difference.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to New Jersey

On May 1st, the Cheech and Chong: Get It Legal tour is coming to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Tickets go on sale today at noon via the Count Basie web site.

Tommy Chong Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from High Times

High Times' unofficial mascot, Tommy Chong, received the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award, this past weekend at the Cannabis Cup in San Bernardino, California.

Hollywood Stars to Play on Sunshine's Slopes

BANFF, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2013) - Batman's Michael Keaton, James Bond's Pierce Brosnan, Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden and Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito are the latest Hollywood stars planning to descend on Sunshine Village for The Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational, January 31 - February 3.

The event raises funds for the Waterkeeper Alliance in Canada and the United States, an organization that is dedicated to protecting our waterways.

These new stars will join host Robert F. Kennedy, Susan Sarandon, Alan Thicke, Fran Drescher, Camryn Manheim and Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. Additional names of celebrities expected to be in attendance include Alicia Silverstone, Matthew Gray Gubler, Lorenzo Lamas, Cheech Marin, Mimi Rogers, Melissa Rivers, Cheryl Hines, James Edward Olmos, Jimmy Rankin, Melissa Gilbert, AJ Cook, Minnie Driver, Rob Morrow and Tim Busfield.

The stars will spend two action-packed days skiing and competing in fun events at the world-renowned Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort. Activities such as toboggan/snowshoe races and dual giant slalom races are well within public view to lift and gondola ticket purchasers. The event will culminate with a gala dinner at The Fairmont Banff Springs, and concert featuring Lyle Lovett and his Large Band.

"As the number one rated resort in the Canadian Rockies, Sunshine is excited to again help raise awareness and funds to preserve clean waterways in North America," begins Ralph Scurfield, President and principal owner of Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort. "Hollywood loves Sunshine and we are pleased to host this fun-filled event in support of the Waterkeepers Alliance."

Waterkeeper Alliance is the fastest-growing environmental movement in the world, uniting Waterkeepers who patrol and protect rivers, bays, lakes and streams on six continents-more than 1.6 million square miles of waterways. Waterkeeper Alliance is the leading voice for the world's waters with roots dating back to 1966, when a concerned group of commercial and recreation fishermen mobilized to reclaim the Hudson River from polluters.

This year's gala is open to the public. Individual tickets are $500 CAD per person plus applicable taxes. They are available through The Fairmont Banff Springs by calling (403) 762-1710, or emailing casie.vitt@fairmont.com

ABOUT SUNSHINE VILLAGE SKI AND SNOWBOARD RESORT

Sunshine Village, close to the town of Banff, provides skiers and boarders with 12-lifts including seven modern high speed quad chairs, the most in the Canadian Rockies, and one of the world's fastest eight passenger gondolas. Stay slopeside in the Rockies only "ski-in ski-out" hotel and ski or ride 3,300 acres and three mountains in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia along the Continental Divide, during Canada's longest season from November to late May. For more information visit www.skibanff.com.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of more than 60 luxury properties around the globe, including Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel, The Plaza in New York, and Makkah Clock Royal Tower in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The luxury brand's distinctive hotels offer a sense of heritage and sophistication, warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also recognized internationally for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel branded luxury private residences club, whole-ownership residences and serviced residences properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit fairmont.com. Become a fan of Fairmont. Join our online communities at everyonesanoriginal.com,facebook.com/fairmonthotels, and twitter.com/fairmonthotels. For career opportunities, visit facebook.com/fairmontcareers.

Tommy Chong will be Saving Prosperity

Tommy Chong is rumored to be starring as Mr Heart in a film titled, Saving Prosperity.

The film also stars Craig Zucchero and Shannon Theule.

IMDB provides this plot summary:
A mob family goes environmental to buy time and clean up their family secrets in a lake threatened to be drained. With the help of the media, FBI and a rival mob boss, this not so bright mob family takes over the city in an unusual fashion.

The film is scheduled to be released in 2014.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to Europe

Cheech and Chong is making their long overdue return to Europe.  Cheech and Chong: Light Up Europe kicks off March 4th in Stockholm Sweden.

Tickets are on sale now. 

March 4
Cirkus Arena & Restaurang
Stockholm, Sweden

March 5
Folketeatret
Oslo, Norway

March 7
Carré Amsterdam
Netherlands

March 9
Kulttuuritalo
Helsinki, Finland

March 10
Falconer Salen
Frederiksberg, Denmark

Rumor: Tommy Chong to be on SNL with Justin Bieber

We don't know if it's a fact or just someone's very cool wish, but rumor has it that Tommy Chong will be on this week's episode of Saturday Night Live. Justin Bieber is the host and they'll be spoofing the recent video of Bieber smoking a blunt.

Tommy Chong Tells TMZ Justin Bieber's Talented Because He Smokes Weed

Tommy Chong says Justin Bieber is talented because he smokes weed.

Keep in mind, however, that Bieber has been a huge star for years.   Decide for yourself.

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