Stacy Keach Discusses his Cocaine Arrest in his New Book

Legendary actor, Stacy Keach (Sargant Stadanko from Up in Smoke and Nice Dreams) has a lot on his plate right now.  He's shot four sitcoms in the past 5 weeks.  Last weekend, he appeared in a play at UCLA. This weekend he'll be narrating Edgar Allen Poe's The Tell-tale Heart at the "EEK! at the Greek" Halloween concert with the Glen Orchestra.

And he recently released his book titled All in All: An Actor's Life On and Off the Stage.  Among other things, he discusses his addiction to cocaine and his bust in Europe after which he served a six month sentence.

Keach will be discussing his career and his autobiography Friday evening at the American Cinematheque's Aero Theatre in Santa Monica between screenings of two of his best films: William Peter Blatty's surreal "The Ninth Configuration" (1980), which finds the actor portraying an outrageous commanding officer at an old castle-turned-asylum for U.S. soldiers, and John Huston's downbeat "Fat City" (1972), in which Keach is heartbreaking as a washed-up pugilist.

Just Announced: Cheech & Chong's Almost Legal Book for Stoners

Cheech & Chong —the legendary, award-winning comic duo—are back with a miscellany on living the stoner lifestyle. In this hilarious and instructive book, the pair take you through the do’s and don'ts
of a world they helped bring to the mainstream.

Including:
the basics of pot culture
stoner etiquette (how not to Bogey a joint and how to crash a doobie session)
awesome games and recipes
even Pot Haiku!

Interviews with famous stoners like James Franco and Kevin Smith.

Cheech & Chong’s Almost Legal Book for Stoners offers something for everyone . . . and anyone interested in living the high life!


Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Running Press
(November 5, 2013)
Language: English

Pre-order Now

Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke Holiday Tour Coming to Atlantic City

On December 13th, the Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke Holiday Tour, featuring Cheech and Chong and WAR, is coming the House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10am local time via the ticket links above.

The Up In Smoke New Year's Eve Party is a complete integration of WAR's timeless catalogue and Cheech & Chong’s no authority brand of comedy and music. The party begins with WAR playing hit after hit such as “Why Can’t We Be Friends” “Low Rider” and “Cisco Kid.” The show progresses to a combination of Cheech & Chong’s Famous songs like “Earache My Eye", “Basketball Jones ” and “Mexican Americans” and some of their most iconic comedic skits like “Dave’s Not Here” “Santa Clause and His Magic Dust.” Seeing War & Cheech & Chong jamming together on the same stage has been described as a genius night of music and comedy.

Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke New Year's Eve Party Coming to Chicago

The Up In Smoke tour featuring Cheech & Chong & War has been tearing it up in venues across the country all summer. This winter, the tour will stop at The Chicago Theatre on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 as part of Chicago’s 11th Annual Greatest Night of Comedy.


The iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical and counter-culture routines. Highlights for Grammy-winning Richard “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong include 9 hit comedy albums and shattering record sales, along with 8 hit feature films which they co-wrote and starred in. All films were directed by Chong. Their first film, “Up In Smoke”, the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topped $100 million at the box office. In 2009, the duo made history when comedy partners Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong announced their first reunion tour in over 25 years, selling out shows from coast to coast. Last April, Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie came out theatrically and on DVD, showcasing the legendary toker jokers in animation as they bring to life their outrageous routines and laugh-out-loud lines from their historic albums.

The Up In Smoke New Year's Eve Party is a complete integration of WAR's timeless catalogue and Cheech & Chong’s  no authority brand of comedy and music. The party begins with WAR playing hit after hit such as “Why Can’t We Be Friends”  “Low Rider” and “Cisco Kid.”  The show progresses to a combination of Cheech & Chong’s Famous songs like “Earache My Eye", “Basketball Jones ” and “Mexican Americans” and some of their most iconic comedic skits like “Dave’s Not Here” “Santa Clause and His Magic Dust.”  Seeing War & Cheech & Chong jamming together on the same stage has been described as a genius night of music and comedy.


Internet pre-sale is this Thursday at 10am local time via the ticket links above.
Public sale is Friday at 12pm local time.

Update: Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke Holiday Tour Coming to New Jersey

The Cheech and Chong reunion tour keeps going and going and going.

This time, they're coming back to New Jersey.  They've played Atlantic City, Red Bank and now they're playing Bergen PAC in Englewood.  It's the Cheech and Chong and WAR Up in Smoke Holiday Tour.

We don't know if the holiday tour is any different than the standard Up in Smoke tour.

Bergen PAC is in our backyard.  We've been there many times. It's an ok venue.  The acoustics and sound system aren't very good.  It's very often difficult to hear what people on stage are saying.

The audience is also rather interesting because a large part of the audience is elderly rich donors with season passes.  We saw Colin Quinn there and were surrounded by 80-90 year olds.

Cheech and Chong "Up In Smoke" Holiday Tour &
Special Guest WAR
Thursday, December 12, 2013 8PM
$125, $75, $55 $45

Amex pre-sale is this Wednesday, October 16th at 10am local time via the ticket links above.
Another pre-sale is Thursday at 10am, followed by the public sale Friday at 11am local time.
The pre-sale code is: LAFFS

Video from the KPCC Pledge Drive Party

Cheech & KPCC—It’s a Pledge Drive Party!

On Tuesday, October 8th join Off-Ramp’s John Rabe as he hosts a pledge drive party in the Crawford Family Forum. The evening will feature a live broadcast/video stream of actor, director, comedian, author, and Chicano art collector Cheech Marin in conversation with KPCC (Southern California Public Radio) editor Oscar Garza about his newest book Chicanitas: Small Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection {size doesn’t matter}. Then, ace pitchers John Rabe and KPCC environment reporter Molly Peterson take the stage for their on-air pitching duties for the first time ever in front of a live audience. The evening will be underscored by live music from Conjunto Los Pochos' core members Otoño Luján on the button-accordion and Elliott Baribeault on the bajo sexto.

Support KPCC and enjoy yourself while doing it! The price of admission is $60 ($50 for KPCC members with discount code - ) and includes an autographed copy of Cheech’s book, a bag of KPCC swag, and light adult refreshments*. KPCC staff will be on hand to take care of all of your membership needs. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the "Buy Tickets" button above.

TICKET PRICES

KPCC MEMBERS

- $50 includes an autographed copy of Cheech’s book ($40 value) plus KPCC swag bag and refreshments - email jsmith@kpcc.org for coupon code details

- $15 without book purchase - email jsmith@kpcc.org for coupon code details

NON-MEMBERS

- $60 includes an autographed copy of Cheech’s book ($40 value) plus KPCC swag bag and refreshments

- $25 without book purchase

NOTE: Advance book purchases are highly recommended as Cheech will only be signing copies of his art books – absolutely no other merchandise or requests for autographs may be presented for signatures.

7:30pm — Doors Open
7:50pm — John Rabe welcomes the audience!
8:00pm — Live Broadcast Program
9:00pm — Q&A with audience
9:30pm — Post-program reception*

*Alcoholic beverages will be served at this event. Please bring a valid photo I.D. to check-in if you wish to partake.

Location

 

• The Crawford Family Forum
• 474 South Raymond Avenue
• Pasadena, CA 91105

Join Natasha & Cheech Marin for Night of Art & Music

Join Natasha and Cheech Marin on Saturday, October 5, 2013 for a special evening of art and music under the stars. The couple is bringing their exclusive Marin Salon Series outside of their home to support Plaza de la Raza, which has provided performing and visual arts programs and services to youth and families in East Los Angeles since 1970.

BENEFIT ART SALE featuring works by artists such as Chaz Bojorquez, Retna, David Flury, Margaret Garcia, Patssi Valdez, Richard Duardo, Emilio, Joe Bravo, Summer Bernal, Hector Silva, Cryptic, Wisk, Galo, Johny Quintanilla, Poala Lopez, Yolanda Gonzales, Fernando Mercado, Jasper Santos, Ernie Angiano, Frank Romero, Leo Limon, Antonio Pelayo, Jose Alfaro, Alex, Fernando Barragan, Heriberto Luna, Raul Gamboa, Violeta Moreno, James Foster, Skylar Aud, Victor Cabrera, Baine, and Andre Miripolsky.

$10 GENERAL ADMISSION: Each ticket admits one guest only starting at 6:00 PM until close. Food, drinks, art and other items for sale are not included in the cost for General Admission. NOTE: This is a 21+ event only. Proper ID required. GENERAL ADMISSION tickets available for sale at the door. GENERAL EVENT INFO: (323) 717-8880

$100 VIP ADMISSION (limited to 200 guests): Each ticket admits one adult to an exclusive presentation of the Marin Salon Series, which includes a private performance by pianist Natasha Marin and cellist Maksim Velichkin in the Margo Albert Theatre followed by an VIP-only exhibit walkthrough with Cheech in the Boathouse Gallery. Includes complimentary appetizers and a hosted bar. This exclusive event takes place before Noche de Arte y Musica from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. VIP ADMISSION tickets must be purchased in advance. VIP INQUIRIES ONLY:(213) 537-4483 or art@causeconnect.net

SPONSORS include: Stella Rosa Wines, Jarritos LA, Alova, Brooklyn & Boyle

Actor and Art Collector Cheech Marin to Visit UW

August 16, 2013 — Well-known entertainer Cheech Marin, who has gained additional acclaim as a collector of Chicano art, is scheduled to visit the University of Wyoming campus and present two public programs on Sept. 6-7.

Marin will speak about “Chicano Art: Cultivating the Chicano Future” at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in the Wyoming Union Ballroom, followed by a book signing. On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10:30 a.m., he will give an informal gallery walk-through at the UW Art Museum. Both programs are free and open to the public.

An opening reception to celebrate the exhibition is planned Friday, Sept. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the UW Art Museum. This event also is free and open to the public.

While on campus, Marin also will meet with faculty members and students from the Chicano Studies, American Studies, Art and History departments.

Marin, who is best known for his work in movies, television and improvisational comedy, has been acquiring art for more than 25 years and has amassed arguably the most renowned collection of Chicano art in private hands.

“Cheech Marin’s efforts as a collector of and advocate for Chicano art have made this important art genre visible and accessible to main street America,” says the UW Art Museum’s director and chief curator, Susan Moldenhauer. “His public lecture will illuminate the importance of this art and explore its connections to the broader genre of American art.”

A selection of paintings from Marin’s private collection will be on view at the UW Art Museum Sept. 7-Nov. 23. “Chicanitas: Small Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection” features paintings all under 16 by 16 inches, and showcases 26 established and emerging Chicano artists. The painting styles include photo-realism, abstraction, portraits and landscapes.

“’Chicanitas’ is drawn from Marin’s most recent interest in collecting works that explore the personal lives and daily routines of the Chicano experience,” Moldenhauer says. “Smaller in scale than the large canvases that Chicano artists have used to convey the political and social realm of their experience, the paintings in the exhibition offer more personal yet powerful perspective of their lives.”

The exhibition and Marin’s visit are made possible in part by the Wyoming Humanities Council, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Wyoming Arts Council through the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, UW Chicano Studies, UW Multicultural Affairs, UW Student Activities Council, UW Art Department, Wyoming Institute for Humanities Research, ASUW, MEChA, UW National Advisory Board Endowment, and UW Art Museum Gala funds.

For more information, call the Art Museum at (307) 766-6622 or visit http://www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum and the museum’s blog at www.uwyoartmuseum.org, or follow the museum on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/uwyoartmuseum.

Through its “museum as classroom” approach, the UW Art Museum places art at the center of learning for all ages. The museum is located in the Centennial Complex at 2111 Willett Drive in Laramie. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday hours are extended to 9 p.m. February through April and September through November. Admission is free.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to Tacoma

On November 16th, the Cheech and Chong: Joint Venture tour is coming to the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington.

Don't be confused with the Up in Smoke tour which includes the bands WAR and Tower of Power.  This is just Cheech and Tommy.  It's actually better because it's just  comedy, instead of bouncing back and forth between comedy and music.  The other format was confusing.

The KJR-FM pre-sale is tomorrow, August 14th at 10am local via the ticket link above.  We don't know the passcode so listen to the station or go to their site to find out.  The general sale is Friday.

TOMMY CHONG to Star as “Gawd”

Los Angeles – 8 August 2013 – Wow and Flutter Media Group announced today that Tommy Chong, one-half of the legendary comedy duo Cheech and Chong will star in the feature comedy, “It’s Gawd!”

“Desperate to save the world, (and his job), the creator of Earth journeys to the planet to reconnect with mankind- via an internet variety show.” Billed as an irreverent comedy with a heart, the film offers an entirely fresh interpretation of the divine. “It’s a rebellious call to action that endeavors to inspire a troubled world through humor and music”, said Gerald Brunskill, the film’s writer and director. He credits, Neale Donald Walsch’s best-seller, Conversations with God as the inspiration for writing the script.

The movie also stars Rebecca Mader of ABC’s Lost fame who recently appeared with Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 3. The movie is written and will be directed by first-timer Gerald (Jerry) Brunskill and will be produced by Brunskill’s Wow and Flutter Media Group which he helms with Partner and Producer Ryan Rees. Rees will Produce along with Adam O’Connor. Ruchir Garg will Executive Produce and Jennifer Birn is casting and co-producing.

It’s Gawd! marks Chong’s first full-length feature since 1984’s, “Cheech and Chong’s the Corsican Brothers” and will be the first time that he appears in a starring role without his long-time partner, Cheech Marin.

“I guess you could say I had my spiritual awakening while I was in Prison. I liked (Jerry’s) take on God combined with the comedy” said Chong. “If you look at the world today as it is, you gotta think only a stoner could’ve put that together.”

Chong, who spent nine months in a federal penitentiary for selling bongs and marijuana pipes was last featured in “aka Tommy Chong”, a documentary film that chronicles his experience and is critical of the prosecution of Chong by the U.S. federal government.

“There was never anybody else for this role.” offers Brunskill. “Tommy Chong is the perfect blend of whimsy, wisdom, and counter-culture. I think people are going to fall in love with him all over again when they see this movie.”

Brunskill, also an accomplished musician and film composer, came up with the idea while touring with Neale Donald Walsch, author of the wildly popular book series, Conversations with God. “I found the trials of integrating and observing a spiritually conscious lifestyle from a tour bus hysterical. Ultimately it served as the perfect inspiration with which to share these sorts of messages with an audience that wouldn’t normally be exposed to them.”

“This movie is going to surprise and resonate with a lot of people,” Chong ads. Cameras are set to roll in September of this year in Los Angeles.

About Tommy Chong
Thomas B. Kin Chong is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, writer, director, activist, and musician. He is well known for his marijuana-themed Cheech and Chong comedy movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox’s That ‘70’s Show.

About Gerald Brunskill
Gerald Brunskill is a writer, director, and composer. He has scored hundred hours of episodic television and has also written and directed several television pilots. He is currently involved in multiple projects in both the scripted and non-scripted space. This will be his first full-length feature as director.

About Wow and Flutter Media Group
Wow and Flutter Media Group is a full-service production company that Brunskill and Rees launched in 2006. WFM has been involved in the production of over 30 films including, “The Wackness” starring Ben Kingsley and Josh Peck, “Tyson”, a documentary about Mike Tyson, and “World’s Greatest Dad” written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait and starring Robin Williams.
www.wowandfluttermedia.com

Tommy Chong Responds to Daughter's Oprah Comments

TMZ caught up with Tommy Chong and asked him what he thought about his daughter's, Rae Dawn Chong, controversial comments about Oprah Winfrey.

 

Tommy Chong -- My Daughter Was Right ... Oprah WOULDA Been a Field N-Word - Watch More Celebrity Videos or Subscribe

Tommy Chong on Canadian Television Show Satisfaction

Tommy Chong was recently on the Canadian television show, Satisfaction.
 

Notes of Interest from the Interview with Rae Dawn Chong

In June, Rae Dawn Chong, actress and Tommy Chong's daughter called into Matty P's Radio Happy Hour.

Besides the well-documented Oprah Winfrey controversy, the interview was packed full of great stories.

Here are some highlights:

• In 6th grade, she was busted for selling weed.  Tommy comes to the school with his really long hair and they assumed she was selling his weed.  It wasn't.
• She's only done heroin twice in her life, despite what Mackenzie Philips said in her book. She didn't shoot it.
• Rae Dawn went with Mackenzie to a publisher meeting at Tavern on the Green in NYC and Mackenzie kept nodding off.  Rae Dawn was such a drug novice that she didn't even realize Mackenzie was on heroin at that time. 
• Rae Dawn disputes Mackenzie Philips incest allegations.  She says Papa John Philips was a junkie who had no interest in sex.  He was only interested in drugs and money.
• Tommy Chong discovered the Jackson 5.
• Michael Jackson was so obsessed with Rae Dawn that he cast a Rae Dawn look-a-like for the The Way You Make Me Feel video.
• Steven Spielberg cut most of her scenes from The Color Purple, scenes which could have scored her an Oscar.
• Steve Spielberg put the moves on Rae Dawn during filming.
• Her former husband, C Thomas Howell, was well-hung.
• She was hired to be on Good Times, but she was fired because she spoke too well.
• She didn't get along with Jim Belushi while filming The Principal.
• Recently, she shot a pilot for a new show called The Celebrate. She wrote it. It's about a woman that travels around New Hampshire to see the human condition.

Listen to the entire interview here

Entire Audio of Rae Dawn Chong Interview...Let the Truth be Heard

Last week, TMZ posted excerpts from an interview Matty P's Radio Happy Hour conducted with Rae Dawn Chong.  Rae Dawn made some very crude and, some would argue, racist comments about Oprah.

Rae Dawn responded with a video on YouTube saying those clips were taken out of context.  She said if everyone heard the entire interview, it would make more sense.

We have the entire audio interview for download right here.  She's correct.  It doesn't sound as bad if you hear the entire interview.

In summary, Rae Dawn Chong and Oprah Winfrey were in the film The Color Purple.  Rae Dawn went on to do Commando with Maria Shriver's husband (Arnold Schwarzenegger).  Oprah is a very jealous and vindictive person.  She was super jealous of Rae Dawn.  Oprah invited the Commando cast to be on her show.  The cast was backstage as she called each cast member out on stage.  She called everyone, but Rae Dawn.

Update: Rae Dawn Chong Releases Rebuttal Video

In case you missed it, media outlets posted clips from an interview Tommy Chong's daughter, Rae Dawn Chong, did on Matty P's Radio Happy Hour in which she ripped Oprah a new a-hole and said in the old days she would have been a field n*gger.  This is because she's pissed off that Oprah brought everyone from the film, Commando, on stage to be interviewed...everyone, but her.

Now, Rae Dawn and her people must be freaking out because of the bad exposure this gave her.  She's saying on twitter that if TMZ had posted the entire interview, everyone would have heard her complement Oprah.

Before you judge listen to the radii show its entirety.
— Rae Dawn Chong (@Rae_Dawn_Chong) July 19, 2013

Side note: Unlike her dad, Rae Dawn is actually a nice person.  She speaks her mind. Everyone knows Oprah is a horrible person so don't act surprised by Rae Dawn's comments.

Here's her rebuttal.
 

Tommy Chong's Daughter, Rae Dawn, Blasts Oprah Winfrey

Tommy Chong's daughter, Rae Dawn, blasted Oprah Winfrey during her interview on the June 27th episode of Matty P's Radio Happy Hour.   She says she and Oprah got along great during the filming of The Color Purple, but things turned sour after Rae Dawn filmed 1985's Commando.

The cast was invited to do an interview, by Oprah, but Oprah never invited her on stage.

“That’s when she was a total biotch,” she emphasized. "I starred in ‘Commando.’ And she just wasn’t having me. She’s competitive. She didn’t like me. She just wasn’t having me."

"If you look at the way [Oprah] looks, she looks like 60 years ago she would have been a house keeper luckily. She would have not been a house n**ger she would have been a field n**ger."

"No matter how vile she is, you kinda gotta go, 'hello hats off' like, you’ve done an amazing thing you have actually shifted the DNA of the universe."

Keep in mind that Rae Dawn is half black so she must think she has a free pass to have this tirade.  Tommy Chong left his wife/her mom after knocking up his 14 yr old babysitter, Shelby.  Yes, this is the same Shelby he's still married to.


 

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Cheech and Chong are Coming to Detroit

On August 16th, the Cheech and Chong Joint Venture tour is coming to Chene Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10am local time via the ticket links above.

Richard 'Cheech' Marin Turns 67

Comedian/actor/art aficionado, Richard 'Cheech' Marin, turns 67 today.  He was born July 13th, 1946 in Los Angeles California.

Cheech and Chong are Coming to Biloxi

On October 18th, the Cheech and Chong Joint Venture tour is coming to Hard Rock Live in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19th at 10am local time via the ticket links above.