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Cheech & Chong: Still smokin'?

Jul 30, 2008, 12:13 PM | by Gary Susman

Categories: Deals, Strange Bedfellows, The 'Eh' List, To Care or Not to Care

Upsmokecheechchong_l Who's ready for more Cheech & Chong (pictured)? Given that pop culture is currently busy inhaling the fumes from Pineapple Express, Harold & Kumar, Weeds, et al, it seems the time is ripe for a reunion tour for the original stoner comics. Aside from a joint appearance (sorry) at the Aspen Comedy Fest in 2005 and a plan for a new movie that went up in smoke (sorry again) after Chong's bong bust in 2003, the two buds (d'oh!) haven't been able to muster up a reunion plan for nearly 25 years, but now, Live Nation says it's booked the pair on their own stand-up tour, dubbed, "Hey, What's That Smell?"

But does anyone still want to see these two again in 2008? Will they have new material or just greatest hits (heh, heh)? Me, I used to think their stuff was hilarious — when I was 14. Now, I'm not so sure I'd want to see them hash it out (damn, it's hard not to pun with this story) one more time. Who among you, PopWatchers, wants another trip in the van with these senior stoners?


Paul Pot Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 10:22 PM EST

Hey, we never got to see them in Australia the first time round. C and C please come down to the land down under with a 'Light up Australia' tour and set this place ablaze.

Angel Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 05:42 PM EST

Hey did you see the "LOS TUMBADOS" video on You Tube paying tribute to Cheech and Chong?? Bad Ass

Stopthemadness Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 02:52 PM EST

They were hilarious during their day. But this generation would probably appreciate their humour. My 20 year old nephew named his 2 ferrets Cheech and Chong. Nuff said.

Lisa Maire Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 03:16 AM EST

I had the pleasure of going to their stand up tonight at The Comedy Store in La Jolla... couldn't wipe the smile off my face. It was definately a good laugh... a lot of material from the old days though. Can't complain.... in todays society we need to be brought back to those peace, love, and hippy days.

Big Kush Blower Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 07:21 PM EST

yea, check out www.kushboys.com

Damu Rider Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 07:20 PM EST

Tommy's also working on an animation called Master Kush!

Jose Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 05:40 PM EST

YES I WOULD GO WATCH THEM AGAIN, THEY BRING BACK TOO MANY GREAT MEMORIES FOR ME NOT TO GO SEE THEM.

Hitless Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 03:39 PM EST

No, no, no don't take that one. A welcome comeback for the happenin-est cats on the scene

Graeme Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 01:52 PM EST

earache my eye! i am in.

Dan Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 01:51 PM EST

I'll watch it!

RedAngel Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 01:08 PM EST

If Sister Mary Elephant makes an appearance, I'm all over it! :)

cajunsblues Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

i think it will be great to see the original masters of high times.

Little bit more for the reindeer... Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 12:12 PM EST

Believe me, Gary Susman needs no help in coming up with good (or bad) puns! I liked Chong's character "Leo" on That 70's Show, but I'm surprised Cheech wants to revisit those hazy days gone by. But it doesn't seem that pot has gone out of style, so I guess stoner comedy is still a viable genre. It's not my cup of, er, tea, but I did think "Dude, Where's My Car?" was a fun bit of fluff.

Ep Sato Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 11:54 AM EST

Chong's "Far Out Man" was funny enough to make me believe he'd be worth seeing again. And Cheech's grown into a charming older dude who donates to charity organizations. I say, bring them back. The worst that will happen is that people won't pay attention.

At best, a whole new generation will come to understand why their 70's raised parents have marijuana belt buckles in the attic...

BrandonK Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 11:52 AM EST

Gary, did Josh Wolk help you pun? Cuz that was masterful. Well done! *applause*

mark in nyc Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 11:34 AM EST

sorry, Dave's not here man.


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