Cheech & Chong: See Photos of the Iconic Comedy Duo

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February 18, 2022 2:36PM EST

Dave’s not here, man. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong — aka Cheech & Chong — are two of the biggest names in comedy’s history. Take a look at these trailblazing comedians.

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Cheech Marin &Tommy Chong

Cheech Marin &Tommy Chong
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From the first time these two met in Vancouver, British Columbia in the 1960s to the day you are reading this, Cheech & Chong have had an influence on culture, comedy, and life as we know it. Really. No, really.

The comedy duo formed in the Sixties, and put together their first self-titled album in 1971. In 1978, their debut film, ‘Up In Smoke,’ hit theaters and was a smash it. By then, the two had four Gold-certified albums to their name, a Billboard Top 10 hit, and a legacy of pioneering the stoner comedy genre. While their output diminished at the start of the 1980s – due to the pair having a falling out – they reunited and continued to work together and separately for the next four decades. The two continue to perform together and have expanded into the legalized cannabis market – a market that exists thanks to their comedy destigmatizing the use of cannabis.

 

 Cheech Marin, left, and Tommy Chong pose for a portrait to promote the 40th anniversary of “Up in Smoke”, in 2018. 

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Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong in 2016

Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong in 2016
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Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin appear at KAABOO Del Mar in 2016. Five decades after bursting on the comedy scene together, they continue to make audiences laugh. 

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Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong in 2014

Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong in 2014
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Cheech Marin, left, and Tommy Chong speak onstage at the Guys Choice Awards at Sony Pictures Studios in 2014. Cheech and Chong have been the stoners’ choice for years, and will continue to be. 

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Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong

Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong
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Tommy Chong & Cheech Marin attend the 28th Annual Rock and Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2013. In 2022, Cheech made the point why he and Tommy should be inducted into the Rock Hall. 

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Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong

Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong
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Cheech Marin, right, and Tommy Chong pose for a portrait after a press conference announcing their upcoming tour “Cheech & Chong: Light Up America” in West Hollywood, California. The two reprised their outfits from ‘Up In Smoke,’ though Tommy’s vest referenced his character on ‘That ’70s Show’. 

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Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong

Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong
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Richard ‘Cheech’ Marin, right, and Tommy Chong, the comedy duo otherwise known as Cheech & Chong, clown around as they pose with their “Bronze Taco” award on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, CA, in 1984. They were there to promote their new film “Cheech & Chong’s The Corsican Brothers.” 

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Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong in 1978

Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong in 1978
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Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin in ‘Up In Smoke,’ the duo’s first (and arguably, best) movie. However, they have made plenty of films together and all of them are worth your time. Just enjoy a nice weekend sitting on the couch. 

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