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Cheech and Chong: The Unauthorized Biography

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Well, it might be unauthorized by one-half of the famous stoner comedy duo who rode their “ganja journalism” to fame and fortune in the 1970s and ’80s . The book, to be published Aug. 18, is likely to be chockfull of wild stories of the comedy team’s misadventures as comedy stars.

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong’s brand of humor faded for a while after a bitter breakup in 1985, according to reports, but Marin has extended his career on film and television, and Chong found a gig as a stoned out (big stretch) Foto Hut owner on “That ’70s Show.”

Chong’s well-documented run-ins with the law, mostly over his unapologetic advocacy of marijuana, are featured in his bestseller, “I Chong,” and they don’t seem to have hurt his popularity among his fan base. Rumors of a reunion tour appear to have some legs. Meanwhile, Tommy Chong has some books to sell.

Advance information is sparse, but CLICK HERE for more info.