Cheech and Chong

Cheech & Chong, the legendary comedy duo of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, formed in Vancouver in the late 1960s after Cheech relocated north, in part to avoid the U.S. draft, and met Chong, who was already active in the local entertainment scene. Their early performances were improvisational sketches that mixed counter-cultural humor, social satire, and a celebration of hippie and stoner life. Their signature dynamic—Cheech’s fast-talking, witty character paired with Chong’s mellow, laid-back foil—quickly became iconic. Throughout the 1970s, they released a series of hit comedy albums, became fixtures of the counterculture movement, and made their film debut with Up in Smoke in 1978, which became a cult classic and launched several successful sequels. Though they eventually pursued solo careers in the mid-1980s, the duo periodically reunited for tours and special projects, maintaining their status as pioneers of stoner comedy and counter-cultural humor.

In recent years, Cheech & Chong have expanded their brand through High & Dry, a line of hemp-derived THC-infused seltzers that are alcohol-free and precisely dosed. The beverages come in flavors like Magic Mule, Raspberry Highball, Citrus Sunrise, and Grapefruit Twist, and have been rolled out to retailers across multiple states, including major expansions in Florida.

Their latest film, Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie (2024), is a documentary that blends archival footage, new interviews, sketches, and a road-trip narrative to reflect on their five decades together. The film, which opened in April 2025 with a digital release following in May, serves as both a retrospective and a farewell journey, exploring their partnership, creative tensions, personal histories, and lasting cultural impact.