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{{Short description|Comedy duo}}
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| medium        = [[Film]], [[Stand-up comedy|stand-up]], [[music]], [[television]]
| years_active  = 1971&ndash;1985; 2004&ndash;present
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| subject       = [[Latin American culture]], [[drug culture]], [[everyday life]], [[recreational drug use]]
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'''Cheech & Chong''' are a [[double act|comedy duo]] founded in Vancouver and consisting of American [[Cheech Marin]] and Canadian [[Tommy Chong]].<ref name=NYT>{{cite news|title=Up In Smoke|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/67518/Cheech-Chong-s-Up-In-Smoke/overview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422211011/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/67518/Cheech-Chong-s-Up-In-Smoke/overview|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-22|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|author=Tracie Cooper|date=2014|access-date=2015-08-25}}</ref> The duo found commercial and cultural success in the 1970s and 1980s with their [[stand-up comedy|stand-up]] routines, studio recordings, and feature films, which were based on the [[hippie]] and [[free love]] era, and especially the [[drug culture|drug]] and [[counterculture]] movements, most notably their love for [[cannabis (drug)|cannabis]].<ref name=NYT/>

==Career==

===Early years===
[[File:Cheech and Chong 1972.JPG|thumb|left|Cheech and Chong in the early 1970s]]
The duo met in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia]], in 1969. Chong was a Canadian citizen, and Cheech had moved there from [[Southern California]] to avoid the draft at the height of the [[Vietnam War]].<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Greasy Love Songs |title-link=Cruising with Ruben & the Jets |others=Frank Zappa |year=2009 |first=Cheech |last=Marin |publisher=[[Zappa Records]] }}</ref> Chong had formed an improv group called "City Works" after seeing Second City Improv while touring as a musician. City Works performed as part of a "hippie [[burlesque]]" at Shanghai Junk, a [[strip club]] owned by Chong's family. Marin briefly joined City Works as a replacement for the original straight man.<ref name=autobiography>{{cite book |title=Cheech & Chong: the unauthorized autobiography|author=Tommy Chong |year=2008 |publisher=Simon Spotlight Entertainment |page=70-84}}</ref>

According to Chong's book ''The Unauthorized Autobiographyæ'', the two came out one night to warm up the crowd for a new musical group of Chong's, but never relinquished the stage due to the audience's strong laughter. As the improv group had not been a financial success at the strip club—they drew a large but low-spending crowd—the two decided to form a comedy duo and play different venues. Successful as a duo, they eventually moved to Los Angeles.<ref name=autobiography/>

===Mainstream success===

The pair performed stand-up shows, released many successful comedy record albums, and starred in a series of low-budget films.<ref name=NYT/> Some of their best-known comedy routines and songs include "[[Earache My Eye]]", "[[Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces|Basketball Jones]]", "[[Santa Claus and His Old Lady]]", and "[[Sister Mary Elephant]]". Perhaps their most famous line is ''"Dave's not here",'' from their [[Cheech and Chong (album)|self-titled debut album]].

Their early success culminated with the release of their first feature-length movie, ''[[Up in Smoke]]'', in 1978.<ref name=NYT/> It became a [[cult classic]], and was also successful enough at the box office (grossing over $44&nbsp;million despite a low budget)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=upinsmoke.htm|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|title=Up in Smoke, Box Office Information|access-date=June 25, 2012|archive-date=June 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608010623/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=upinsmoke.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> to warrant two sequels: ''[[Cheech and Chong's Next Movie]]'' in 1980, and  ''[[Nice Dreams]]'' in 1981. These were followed by the less successful ''[[Things Are Tough All Over]]'' (1982) and ''[[Still Smokin (film)|Still Smokin]]'' (1983). The pair attempted a departure from their stoner comedy with 1984's ''[[Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers]]''. Their most recent starring vehicle as a duo was 2014's ''[[Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie]]''.

Chong directed four of their films while co-writing and starring in all seven with Marin.

They also appeared in smaller supporting roles in [[Graham Chapman]]'s ''[[Yellowbeard]]'' and [[Martin Scorsese]]'s ''[[After Hours (film)|After Hours]]'', as well as a Joni Mitchell song ("Twisted" on the album ''[[Court and Spark]]'').

In 1985 the duo released their album ''Get Out of My Room'', which included the novelty hit song "[[Born in East L.A. (song)|Born in East L.A.]]" (based on [[Bruce Springsteen]]'s "[[Born in the U.S.A. (song)|Born in the U.S.A.]]").  This song later served as the basis for the 1987 [[Born in East L.A. (film)|film of the same title]], in which Marin played the starring role. Immediately following the release of the album, Marin separated himself from the pair's drug-inspired act by working on a solo career. <!-- Marin and Chong have articles describing their solo careers in more detail. -->

===Reunion===
After their contentious parting in the 1980s,<ref>{{cite book |last=Marin |first=Cheech |date=2017 |title=Cheech is not my real name – but don't call me Chong! |location=New York |publisher=Grand Central Publishing |pages=175–178 |isbn=9781455592340 |author-link=Cheech Marin }}</ref> the duo spent years without working together. In 1992 the two worked together for the first time in several years, voicing characters in the animated film ''[[FernGully: The Last Rainforest]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wollman |first=Jane |date=8 May 1992 |title=Speaking Up Stars lend their voices to animated characters |newspaper=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]] |page=1G }}</ref> In 1997, Chong made an appearance on Marin's TV series ''[[Nash Bridges]]'', in an episode titled "Wild Card," which contained a reference to their iconic "Dave" skit from their 1972 debut album. In 2000 both performers voiced characters in the animated television series ''[[South Park]]'' for the episode "[[Cherokee Hair Tampons]]", but their voices were recorded separately.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://southpark.cc.com/news/355585/116-breayle-april-23-2001|title=116 - breayle: April 23, 2001 - News - South Park Studios|publisher=South Park Studios|date=April 22, 2001|access-date=December 27, 2012}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Both Marin and Chong indicated in a 2003 episode of ''[[Biography (TV series)|Biography]]'' that they were willing to reunite.

The duo had plans to reunite for another film when Chong's California-based company, Chong's Glass, was raided by federal officials in February 2003, as part of a federal crackdown on "drug-related paraphernalia".  In a plea bargain which allowed his son and wife to remain out of jail, Chong pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to distribute drug paraphernalia in May, and in September 2003 was sentenced to nine months in federal prison, fined $20,000, and forced to forfeit $120,000 in assets. He was released in July 2004. His cellmate was [[Jordan Belfort]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/jordan-belfort-cringeworthy-la-convention-center-2014-11 |title=Jordan Belfort Cringeworthy Talk At LA Convention Center |publisher=Business Insider |date=2014-11-03 |access-date=2015-08-25 |archive-date=August 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827074743/http://www.businessinsider.com/jordan-belfort-cringeworthy-la-convention-center-2014-11 |url-status=live }}</ref>

With Chong released, the duo planned to resume production on a reunion film. A variety of titles were rumored, including ''Grumpy Old Stoners''. But they announced in September 2005 that the reunion film had been canceled.  Beginning in September 2008, Cheech and Chong reunited for the Light Up America comedy tour<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cinemablend.com/music/Cheech-And-Chong-Light-Up-America-On-Reunion-Tour-11540.html |title=Cheech And Chong Light Up America On Reunion Tour |publisher=Cinemablend.com |date=2008-07-31 |access-date=2015-08-25 |archive-date=July 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727203822/https://www.cinemablend.com/music/Cheech-And-Chong-Light-Up-America-On-Reunion-Tour-11540.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> which opened in [[Ottawa]], making a radio program appearance on ''[[The Bob & Tom Show]]''. In March 2009, they recorded two shows at the [[Majestic Theatre (San Antonio, Texas)|Majestic Theatre]] in [[San Antonio]] for a DVD release of the reunion tour.

In 2011, both performers were guests stars on the animated sitcom ''[[The Simpsons]]'', on the episode "[[A Midsummer's Nice Dream]]". The episode focuses on a fictitious separation of the duo, with [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] taking Chong's place.

In August 2012, Cheech & Chong appeared at the 13th annual [[Gathering of the Juggalos]] in Cave-in-Rock, IL.

In February 2014, Cheech and Chong appeared on an episode of ''Tom Green Live''.

In March 2014, they announced they were working on a new movie, with writer/director [[Jay Chandrasekhar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.celebstoner.com/news/celebstoner-news/2014/03/23/new-cheech-and-chong-movie-in-the-works/|title=New Cheech & Chong Movie in the Works|date=March 24, 2014|access-date=May 5, 2014|archive-date=May 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504004350/http://www.celebstoner.com/news/celebstoner-news/2014/03/23/new-cheech-and-chong-movie-in-the-works/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Additional notable media appearances==

In 1974, Cheech & Chong contributed background voices on the song "[[Twisted (Annie Ross song)|Twisted]]", on [[Joni Mitchell]]'s album ''[[Court and Spark]]''.

In 1975, Cheech & Chong featured on the [[Hoyt Axton]] track "No No Song," on Axton's album ''[[Southbound (Hoyt Axton album)|Southbound]]''. They are credited with "attempted temptation" in the liner notes.

In 1979, Cheech & Chong were given the Comedy Medal from Mira Costa College.

In 2007, [[Brett Harvey (Canadian director)|Brett Harvey]]'s marijuana advocacy documentary ''[[The Union: The Business Behind Getting High]]'' starred [[Tommy Chong]] as a commentator about marijuana related issues and his drug paraphernalia charge in 2003. The film had many other notable names such as former Vancouver mayor [[Larry Campbell]], Canadian marijuana seed retailer [[Marc Emery]], Canadian baking marijuana icon "[[Watermelon Girl]]", and other marijuana advocates like Author & Former 'Pot TV' Manager ChrBennett and former ''[[High Times]]'' editor [[Steve Bloom]].

On November 5, 2008, Cheech and Chong reunited for a ''[[Funny or Die]]'' video titled "Cheech and Chong Get Out the Vote!" The video, which encouraged people to get out and vote, was released the day after the [[United States elections, 2008|United States general election]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/0602e5e7f7/cheech-and-chong-get-out-the-vote-from-cheechandchong |title=Cheech and Chong Get Out the Vote! |publisher=Funnyordie.com |date=March 22, 2011 |access-date=November 7, 2011 |archive-date=September 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907223545/http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/0602e5e7f7/cheech-and-chong-get-out-the-vote-from-cheechandchong |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On November 30, 2008, Cheech & Chong were honored during the [[roast (comedy)|roast]] special ''[[Cheech & Chong: Roasted]]'' on [[TBS (U.S. TV channel)|TBS]] hosted by [[Brad Garrett]] which included other guests, among them Chong's wife. The event was filmed at [[Caesar's Palace]] in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]] during [[The Comedy Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Brian |last=Gallagher |url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/NE4s1b68WqDw74 |title=Cheech and Chong Set to Be Roasted |publisher=Movie Web |date=November 18, 2008 |access-date=November 7, 2011 |archive-date=June 20, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620040910/http://www.movieweb.com/news/NE4s1b68WqDw74 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecomedyfestival.com/thecomedyfestival/display/0,,156624,00.html |title=Cheech & Chong: Roasted |publisher=The Comedy Festival |access-date=November 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121203085051/http://www.thecomedyfestival.com/thecomedyfestival/display/0,,156624,00.html |archive-date=December 3, 2012 }}</ref>

On April 17, 2009, while on the Sydney leg of their "Cheech and Chong Light Up Australia" Tour, they had to delay the start of their show as it became the target of a drug operation by the New South Wales Police. About 25 police and four drug dogs were involved, searching around 50 people, with six people caught in possession of small amounts of [[cannabis (drug)|cannabis]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25346005-5005961,00.html |title=Cheech and Chong fans busted for marijuana possession |publisher=Herald Sun |date=April 17, 2009 |access-date=November 7, 2011 |archive-date=April 21, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090421060958/http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25346005-5005961,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On January 25, 2010, Cheech & Chong appeared on ''[[Lopez Tonight]]''. During a singing segment they started to perform their song "Mexican Americans", but it turned into "Get It Legal", in reference to their current U.S. tour. On March 1, 2010, Cheech & Chong were the guest hosts of [[WWE Raw]] in [[Oklahoma City]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/special/allspecialguesthosts/upcomingguesthosts |title=www.wwe.com |publisher=www.wwe.com |date=2010-11-29 |access-date=November 7, 2011 |archive-date=June 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609135209/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/special/allspecialguesthosts/upcomingguesthosts |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03012010/|title=A long, strange trip to WrestleMania|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=2010-03-03|date=2009-03-01|first=Greg|last=Adkins|archive-date=July 5, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100705182456/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03012010/|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 20, 2010 ([[420 (cannabis culture)|4/20]]) ''Cheech and Chong's Hey, Watch This'', the DVD filmed in San Antonio on March 14, 2009, was released.

In September 2011, Cheech & Chong appeared in a [[viral video]] posted on YouTube which at first appeared to be a trailer for a (non-existent) upcoming movie titled ''Cheech & Chong's Magic Brownie Adventure'', but which at the end revealed itself to be a commercial for [[Fiber One]] 100-calorie snack brownies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Magic Brownie Adventure Movie|
publisher=YouTube|date=September 12, 2011|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK7hZ9CxCfU| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111016095704/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK7hZ9CxCfU| archive-date=2011-10-16 | url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2012, Chong revealed to CNN's [[Don Lemon]] that he was battling [[prostate cancer]]. It was unknown how this would affect any future projects.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/10/tommy-chong-cancer-cheech-chong-star-battling-prostate-cancer_n_1584602.html |title=Tommy Chong Cancer: 'Cheech And Chong' Star Battling Prostate Cancer |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date=June 10, 2012 |access-date=2015-08-25 |archive-date=September 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910172648/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/10/tommy-chong-cancer-cheech-chong-star-battling-prostate-cancer_n_1584602.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On September 28, 2014, they were guests of [[Doug Benson]] on his podcast ''[[Getting Doug with High]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benson |first=Doug |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3iBGRJmmyc&index=48&list=PLTtM96PSK0ttQLHRKsLSX_4T3SXW7uObv | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211107/Z3iBGRJmmyc| archive-date=2021-11-07 | url-status=live|title=Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong &#124; Getting Doug with High |publisher=YouTube |date=2014-09-29 |access-date=2015-08-25}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The pair appeared together on ''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]'' on April 23, 2018, in response to recent news that [[John Boehner]] had joined the board of a marijuana company. The pair expressed displeasure that marijuana was no longer rebellious, Cheech remarking that he could now buy weed "from a store in a strip mall" when before he could only buy it from "behind a store in a strip mall". They then joked that they would no longer be doing stoner comedy and would do comedy about things that were still illegal, such as unpasteurized dairy products, importing exotic reptiles, taping and distributing football games without the consent of the NFL, and burning leaves without a permit.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Proctor|first1=Steven|title=Cheech and Chong are moving on from 'stoner comedy'|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cheech-chong-moving-stoner-comedy-072049728.html|website=Yahoo|date=April 24, 2018 |access-date=24 April 2018|archive-date=April 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424190233/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cheech-chong-moving-stoner-comedy-072049728.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Cheech & Chong were selected by the [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]] to present to them the Global Icon Award at the [[2022 MTV Video Music Awards]] on August 28, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cheech and Chong to Present Global Icon Award to Red Hot Chili Peppers at VMAs (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/cheech-and-chong-to-present-global-icon-award-to-red-hot-chili-peppers-at-vmas-exclusive/ar-AA113SGR|access-date=August 26, 2022|website=msn.com|language=en|archive-date=August 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826224324/https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/cheech-and-chong-to-present-global-icon-award-to-red-hot-chili-peppers-at-vmas-exclusive/ar-AA113SGR|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 17, 2024, Cheech & Chong were added to Call of Duty: Warzone & Modern Warfare III as a part of a purchasable bundle worth 3,000 CoD Points (equivalent to 30 USD). In this bundle, the player receives both Cheech & Chong as playable characters, as well as three weapon blueprints with special "Pain Puff Tracers" and the "Doobie Dismemberment" effect upon killing an enemy, a unique execution, loading screen, weapon charms, and decals. <ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_KKPUQ1Va0 |title=Cheech & Chong Bundle {{!}} Call of Duty: Warzone & Modern Warfare III |language=en |access-date=2024-04-18 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{Main|Cheech & Chong discography}}

* ''[[Cheech and Chong (album)|Cheech and Chong]]'' (1971)
*''[[Big Bambu]]'' (1972)
*''[[Los Cochinos]]'' (1973)
*''[[Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album]]'' (1974)
*''[[Sleeping Beauty (Cheech & Chong album)|Sleeping Beauty]]'' (1976)
*''[[Let's Make a New Dope Deal]]'' (1980)
*''[[Get Out of My Room]]'' (1985)

==Filmography==

===Primary films===

* ''[[Up in Smoke]]'' (1978)
* ''[[Cheech and Chong's Next Movie]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Nice Dreams]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Things Are Tough All Over]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Still Smokin (film)|Still Smokin]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Get Out of My Room]]'' (1985)
* ''Hey, Watch This!'' (2010)
* ''[[Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie|Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie!]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Cheech & Chong's Last Movie]]'' (2025)

===Secondary films===

* ''Cheech & Chong Perform / Cheech & Chong Perform Again?!'' (concert films, 1978) 
** A pre-''[[Up in Smoke]]'' live performance, split over two separate VHS releases.
* ''[[It Came from Hollywood]]'' (compilation, 1982)
* ''[[Yellowbeard]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Born in East L.A. (film)|Born in East L.A.]]'' (1987)
** A spin-off from ''[[Get Out of My Room]]''.  Often considered a Cheech & Chong film (and has been packaged on DVD as part of the series both in America and overseas), though Tommy Chong does not appear in the film (other than as a depiction of Jesus). 
* ''[[Far Out Man]]'' (1990) 
* ''[[a/k/a Tommy Chong]]'' (documentary, 2006)
* ''[[Cheech & Chong: Roasted]]'' (2008)

===Notable side projects===

* ''[[After Hours (film)|After Hours]]'' (1985) 
** Both Cheech and Chong appear.
*''[[Rude Awakening (film)|Rude Awakening]]'' (1989)
**Cheech only
* ''[[The Shrimp on the Barbie]]'' (1990) 
** Cheech only, though marketed in Germany as a Cheech & Chong-related film under the title ''Cheech ohne Chong - Jetzt rauchts in Neuseeland'' (loosely translated as 'Cheech without Chong - Smoking in New Zealand').
* ''[[FernGully: The Last Rainforest]]'' (1992) 
** Both Cheech and Chong provide character voices.
* ''[[The Cisco Kid (1994 film)|The Cisco Kid]]'' (1994) 
** Cheech only, though marketed in Germany as a Cheech & Chong-related film under the title ''Cheech ohne Chong - Jetzt rauchts in Wilden Westen'' (loosely translated as 'Cheech without Chong - Smoking in The Wild West').
* ''[[A Million to Juan]]'' (1994) 
** Only a small role by Cheech, though still included in the "Cheech & Chong's Smoke Box" DVD set.
* ''[[McHale's Navy (1997 film)|McHale's Navy]]'' (1997) 
** Two small roles by Tommy Chong, though still included in the "Cheech & Chong's Smoke Box" DVD set.
* ''[[Evil Bong]]'' (2006) 
** Tommy Chong only, though still included in the "Cheech & Chong's Smoke Box" DVD set, among others.
* ''[[Scarface: The World is Yours]]'' (2006)
** Both Cheech and Chong provide character voices.
* ''[[Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil]]'' (2011) 
** Both Cheech and Chong provide character voices.

==Unproduced films==

In 1980, there were plans to make a film called ''Riding High with Cheech & Chong''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/cheech-chong-unmade-movie-sequel-1980-1841240894 |title=Cheech and Chong Unmade Movie Sequel * 1980 Original Storyboards Script * &#124; #1841240894 |website=Worthpoint.com |access-date=2020-04-14 |archive-date=October 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023161626/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/cheech-chong-unmade-movie-sequel-1980-1841240894 |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[Ivan Reitman]] conceived ''[[Stripes (film)|Stripes]]'' as a Cheech and Chong vehicle. Cheech and Chong's manager thought the script was very funny; however, the comedy duo wanted complete creative control, so Reitman told the screenwriters to rewrite it for [[Bill Murray]] and [[Harold Ramis]].<ref>{{cite news |last = Gillis |first = Michael |title = Stars and Stripes |work = Stripes Special Edition DVD |publisher = [[Columbia Pictures]]| year = 2006}}</ref>

Screenwriter [[Tom McLoughlin]] also pitched a sequel to the [[slasher film]] ''[[Friday the 13th (1980 film)|Friday the 13th]]'' in which Cheech and Chong, playing camp counselors, faced off against killer [[Jason Voorhees]], as a [[comedy horror]] movie in the vein of ''[[Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/cheech-and-chong-in-friday-the-13th/ |title=Cheech and Chong in Friday the 13th? It Could've Happened |access-date=2019-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023161621/https://www.slashfilm.com/cheech-and-chong-in-friday-the-13th/ |archive-date=2019-10-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.ew.com/movies/2017/11/22/cheech-and-chong-friday-the-13th-jason-voorhees/ |title=Cheech and Chong almost starred in a Friday the 13th film &#124; EW.com |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=2019-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023161624/https://ew.com/movies/2017/11/22/cheech-and-chong-friday-the-13th-jason-voorhees/ |archive-date=2019-10-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The hyenas Banzai and Shenzi in the 1994 animated film ''[[The Lion King]]'' were storyboarded as being characters modeled after Cheech and Chong. Due to the duo not getting along with each other at the time, and [[Whoopi Goldberg]] taking interest in the role of Shenzi, Chong was not cast, but Cheech played the part of Banzai.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.civilized.life/articles/the-lion-king-was-originally-a-cheech-and-chong-movie/ |title='The Lion King' Was Originally a 'Cheech and Chong' Movie |website=Civilized.life |access-date=2020-04-14 |archive-date=October 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023165932/https://www.civilized.life/articles/the-lion-king-was-originally-a-cheech-and-chong-movie/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Mobile app and game==
*''Cheech and Chong's The Fatty'' (2011)<ref>{{cite web|title=Cheech and Chong's The Fatty App|url=http://www.medlmobile.com/apps/iphone/cheech-chong-s-the-fatty|publisher=MEDL Mobile|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128063419/http://www.medlmobile.com/apps/iphone/cheech-chong-s-the-fatty|archive-date=2012-11-28}}</ref>
*''Cheech and Chong's Bud Farm'' (2020)<ref>{{cite web|title=Cheech and Chong's Bud Farm|work=leaf.mobile |url=https://leafmobile.io/games/cheech-and-chong-bud-farm/|publisher=LEAFMobile|access-date=July 6, 2020|archive-date=July 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707045314/https://leafmobile.io/games/cheech-and-chong-bud-farm/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official website|https://cheechandchong.com/}}
* [http://www.cheechandchongtour.com/ Official Live Nation Tour website]
* {{Discogs artist|Cheech & Chong}}
* {{IMDb name|id=3109991}}
* [http://www.hobotrashcan.com/interviews/tommychong.php HoboTrashcan's One on One with Tommy Chong] An in-depth interview about politics, Cheech and Chong and Tommy's wife and kids
* [http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/view/149583 ''L.A. Weekly'' photographs of Cheech and Chong's "Light Up America" reunion show at the Roxy Theater, September 18, 2008]
*{{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111163258/http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/stlog/2008/12/green_without_envy_cheech_and_chong_interview_light_up_america_tour_st_louis_stop_tourdates_tickets.php |title=Cheech and Chong interview over reunion, "Light Up America" tour. December 10, 2008 ''The Riverfront Times'' }}
* [http://submergemag.com/featured/timeless-timely/535/ ''Submerge'' magazine interview with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, Jan. 2009]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZWEm7RizPs First to confirm "Up in Smoke 2" Chronicles of The Nerds Interview with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, Feb. 2010]
* [http://www.unratedmagazine.com/Movies/2010/Cheech-and-Chongs_Hey-Watch-This_2010.cfm review, Cheech & Chong's ''Hey Watch This''] by ''UnRated'' magazine

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