Cheech Marin of Cheech & Chong Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

[@Kryptonian4449]

One of the best guests ever! 0:45 Vlad, “Born in East L.A.” wasn’t just a song, it was a movie too! Man, those where the good old days. Movie was awesome. ❤

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

Awe man huge reason for my sense of humor , my goodness i am so grateful for cheech & chong albums and movies . My birth year is 1974

[@scottculli7851]

Oh my God I grew up with him I’m 60 years old, I am so looking forward to listening to this. I saw your comment and I had to relate. Thank you for commenting.

[@ryankneib4601]

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[@markmollett5432]

My was 1976 heck yeah

[@LikeARollingStone88]

LOVE CHEECH!! I was raised my entire life knowing his work and watching it as it became increasingly famous throughout my life....and it's funny to know his "real" life vs. what people assumed about him. It reminds me of most of my Latino friends from Spanish Harlem. Their families are American, with ancestors who immigrated from Mexico, & raised in a hard-working middle-class family that paid off eventually and became white collar & brilliantly successful that everyone loved. I love watching this interview because I remember watching "Cheech's interviews from the early 1990s," & he's definitely more mature (age tends to do that for "hopefully" all of us), but he's still prodigiously articulate, sharp, brilliant, and most of all....immensely kind. He's clever and hilarious but has never lost his charm of sweetness. He's someone that everyone loves. It's unsurprising because Cheech has always been highly unique, like most of "the greats." But it's still nice to know that money & fame never changed his clever, kind & absolutely loveable demeanor.

[@Casarez956]

Been waiting on this one. Grew up watching Cheech and Chong. My dad and uncles put me on and I was a fan ever since. Absolute Legend. Love from Houston, Tx.

[@skywill6136]

Vlad, another GREAT interview. I was born in 64 and when their movie came out we all couldn't wait till the weekend to hit the movie at the mall. Our older brothers talked highly on how funny it is and once we seen it we couldn't stop immitating ever word said. Thanks again. Keep it up

[@mnetzer6777]

Thanks for everything Cheech!! You and Tommy made my childhood great.

[@marcorios6806]

The vato is legendary and a true trail blazer that carved out his own original path on life. Screw being a follower. Great interview of a multi-generational cultural icon. Much love Cheech!

[@gergemall]

I’ve loved these guys since middle school and still laugh really hard when I hear parts of it. ❤ . Genius icons.

[@davidstill4321]

What a career! Ive been following Cheech for 50 years.I used to get a lot of laughs in my teenage yrs using Cheech and Chongs humor

[@P.P.McRockhard-i3m]

Did you follow his draft dodging years?!

[@davidstill4321]

@@P.P.McRockhard-i3m Zi doubt u walk on waterm!Excuuuuse me!

[@SuperQdaddy]

Up in smoke..blues brothers..caddy shack..animal house...classics of a generation

[@minnierose15]

Loved this interview, My dad took me to the Drive in to watch up in smoke when i was 17 my introduction to cheech and chong, movies. I had the Big Bambu album, my favorite song was Sister mary elephant " Class! Class! Shut up!!! 😂😂😂 Glad to see cheech doing well, and healthy, still very funny, much luv & respect sir❤

[@richardramos1492]

Thank you Cheech You've been iconic figure in my life as a Latino.

[@rupertpupkin001]

Bruh born in east LA is one of my favorite movies. Cheech is the man!

[@dopeamine384]

me too, great movie. I remember watching it as a kid and dying laughing

[@zachariahscott6648]

Ceech is a real stand-up guy! No bad drama behind his name whatsoever! Imagine how cool it would be, if he ran for president! 😃

[@floresnashvilledrummer]

You're right! During the whole interview, all I could think was, "man, what a cool guy!"

[@FIGHT101TV]

Nobody will ever duplicate church and Chong. Grew up at 13 years old watching these movies and never stopped . I'm 42 now an I love alllllll there movies! Best guest ever

[@TheRealMacAfterDeath]

This guy's a fkin legend 💯, love Cheech. One of the best comedians and musicians to have graced the planet

[@Drizz-]

Forever will be a Legend the both of them 💯🙌🏾

[@jpmnky]

These guys are weirdly wholesome. Cheech has that smile his entire life. Love Cheech Marin. But I’ve come to realize Tommy Chong is just on a whole other level. It really hits you in the films. Those two are national treasures that will have fans 100 years from now.

[@Lasagna-cl2sc]

Cheech , lmao back in the day when albums were popular !! Years ago when you were on tour i saw you in Indy !!!😂😮😊

[@zachariahscott6648]

This guy is one of the best in Hollywood! He can get along with any co star on in any movie or T.V show!

[@NatHenrickClarke]

I remember the first time seeing up in smoke, i cracked up😂 "🎺🎶🎼low rider🎶🎺

[@scottculli7851]

Oh my God, it’s so late at night I have to wake up early 4 AM. I’m glad I caught this. Can’t watch it fully now. This man is a part of my youth Cheech and Chong the 70s into the 80s. What an interesting story this is going to be.

[@uptownsamcv]

glad to see such a great Icon being interviewed on here. Vlad need to find his lost Charlie Murphy interview...

[@delatorture1633]

Los Ángeles needs a Statue dedicated to Cheech in Chong.

[@minnierose15]

Yes!!🙌

[@mnetzer6777]

💯💯💯💯

[@jjj-g8n6m]

Great to hear this guy's wisdom. He is truly one of the very best examples from his generation. So many young men in that era did exactly what they were told and walked willingly head first into death and disfigurement in vietnam. They murdered and raped children. They brought back with them nothing but ptsd, hard drug and alcohol addiction, and domestic abuse. They gave into their lesser nature and lived out the most horrendous destructive fantasies man can imagine. And even worse, they claimed to do it all under the color of "honor" and "duty to country." But cheech said no. By standing up for his beliefs and morals under enormous pressure, this humble man named cheech would end up doing far more to serve the people of America than anyone who ever stepped foot in vietnam. The positivity and goodness that he shared with the world made a real impact, eventhough many overlook him as campy, the laughs and kindheartedness was real. It was shared by hundreds of millions, and it still radiates from him today. A far greater and more positive legacy than any vietnam fighter will ever have. He spoke for the silent majority and gave a voice and a sense of camaraderie to those who were looked down upon and dismissed by the groupthink of society. He achieved all of this through simple "lowbrow stoner humor." It's a blessing this man is still here to see some of those tables turned and society not only accepting, but celebrating many of those elements of the so called "counter culture" that they had vilified for decades, particularly cannabis. Through all those phases of society cheech remained consistent and steadfast and true to himself. He never sold out or rebranded, but waited for society to come back around to him. He became a true American Icon. Its great to see him have such prosperity in his later years. I have no doubt if the 70's had produced more men like cheech, America and the world would be a far better place than it is today. He is a great positive example and a true American icon. God Bless Cheech Marin, and God bless America.

[@westonjp612]

Growing up, it was always my dream to smoke with Cheech and Chong

[@TheHeavensFellen]

Now you can buy their gummies and oils

[@jeffdawson2786]

Much ❤ to you. Some of my favorite comedy records of all time.

[@badad0166]

Okay. Drinking game: Take a shot every time Vlad says "OK". Call the ambulance in advance.

[@JoseGarcia-eadgbe]

Corsican Brothers 🔱💫🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🤘🏼🎬🏆🎭

[@kirkkelley1899]

Love his background laughs on “Trippn in Court”,😂

[@annohalloran6020]

Mr Marin thanks for the laughs. You got me through some really sad times. You are beautiful ❤️Oh and yes I smoked that paper. Cambodian Red $13/lid.

[@shable1436]

I learned my first weed lingo from those records 😂

[@parisortega388]

❤ love you my friend 😅dang dude you are high 😂and I love it God Bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@JACOBSJohn818]

Vlad enjoyed this one. Cheech's stories were wonderful to hear..

[@jakebush4749]

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEW CHEECH AND CHONG MOVIE!!!

[@Atthealter]

A half Japanese man with a Mexican came together and brought comedic magic to the world. They were ahead of their time!!!

[@hectorvazquez7517]

Chong: we’re lost. Cheech: we’re not lost when you’re lost you don’t know where you are I know exactly where we are. We’re in the middle of fucking nowhere! 😂

[@villapinstriping]

I loved him in Tin Cup. It's actually on KZbin right now as a Free movie

[@kevinm4022]

Cheech was always my favorite. When he was on Nash Bridges he WAS the star on that show

[@quensboro4773]

The first to smoke weed on TV 😂 my friend.

[@Terrymurnane425]

Great interview 👍

[@mexhapati]

Thanks for the memories, Cheech and Chong split a gut:....."dave's not here!" 🤣🤣😅😅😂😂🙂🙂😆😆😁😄😄😂😂🤣🤣😅😅

[@floresnashvilledrummer]

As soon as he said the Santa Claus bit, all I could hear was, "I don't know, man. I'm not from around here." Lol!!

[@randyperfecto7468]

Love it Vlad outstanding. Love ur enthusiasm with this great comedy team

[@mackalot510]

Fantastic interview ❤

[@Cfolger]

Cheech and chongs best work is their records, big Bambu, the wedding album etc.!!!

[@ku4uv]

I love you Cheech! One of the greatest!

[@nandochavez5731]

My fav person. Love u Cheech .

[@chenieves8976]

THATS THE POWER OF GOD SON ILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. HOW DOES A MEXICAN MAN GET FAMOUS IN CANADA ONLY THE POWER OF GOD. 1❤

[@jpmnky]

Three generations of my family are Cheech and Chong fans.

[@kevindagame]

ALRIGHT HERE WE GO, THE WHOLE INTERVIEW IS HERE, WELCOME TO VLADTV!!! Long time fan. Well this is your first time here, I wanna start in the very beginning... Cheech Marin, always a pleasure, until next time, PEACE!!!

[@taym510Oak]

Absolute legend 💯

[@Blu1aar]

This man is a living legend of our time.

[@miriammarquez3102]

Love cheech, love this interview!

[@MrLopez746]

I enjoyed the interview. One thing I would have liked to see covered was his appearances on Celebrity Jeopardy where he just destroyed the other contestants. Cheech could have been a champion on the real Jeopardy for real.

[@MrLopez746]

Also the movie they made with Martin Scorsese.

[@shable1436]

Cheech got sober early, and concentrated on his acting chops, he became a great actor, like Donnie Wahlberg

[@ayarose2012]

I used to listen to the live recording tapes.😂😂❤❤ legends

[@douglasmijangos3327]

“📕🙄Get Behind Me Heathen” 😂

[@claudialsmith2996]

Love that. "We were only human" 😊

[@CaptainObvious-p8z]

I love cheech and chong, to put it in perspective: when I see friends from 40yrs + we greet each other with C+C quotes. We don't say Hi or hello. He opens the door and says" you wanna get high man" or hey Bendecho, Howdy dudy got wooden balls man!

[@CaptainObvious-p8z]

I wasn't lookin' at his neck!

[@randyminton4034]

One, if not the, funniest audiobooks ever done was the Milagro Beanfield War read by Cheech Marin. Unfortunately, trying to find it again is almost impossible.

[@shable1436]

That was a great movie, I was made to watch it in Spanish 2-3 classes

[@WildGranny52]

Love Cheech Marin!!!!!

[@betzabenaranja5165]

Cheech Marin always makes me happy ☺️

[@norevolution1057]

Love u Cheech u da best homie. 😎 know that you gave me many laughs n that i learned many lessons from you WISH U DA BEST ALWAYS VATO 💯

[@bayareasoil5379]

NICE!!I NEVER KNEW BOUT THIS INTERVIEW SMH

[@kirkkelley1899]

You were a “winner” on weed in the 70s, glad I missed the 80s.

[@chenieves8976]

YESSS. 2024❤

[@badad0166]

51:48 Laserdisc. Size of an LP. Player looked like a pizza oven. High quality image much better that videotape. Limited room. Had to flip it over half way through the movie. Wiped out by DVD.

[@staysolid19]

Its funny im mexicans and i grew up with a lot of blacks and they would always liked to joke around after a while i got good too because of them

[@lightskinnedbrother6599]

Here before 100 views

[@paulmc3457]

I lost count of how many times this guy kept responding to every answer...."OKAY" holy crap.

[@3373-g8z]

In the late 70s, in Pennsylvania, there was a HBO-like pay channel called PRISM, and they played the first 1 or 2 CnC movies, in the DAY TIME, during SUMMER, SO, as 9-10 year olds, we got to watch them almost daily. Then, in 1981, Nice Dreams came out, my favorite, and i bugged my parents until my step-father finally took me to see it. We both laughed our asses off, the entire movie. CnC helped make the 70s so Awesome!

[@shable1436]

The huge satellite days

[@ganggreen1991]

Romeo from Tin Cup🙌

[@candicemorland2939]

I absolutely love this person

[@AngelCruz-gk9py]

Still sharp for his age. Glad to see you Cheech.

[@BostonDonDaDaShark88]

I loved Nash Bridges when I was a little kid constantly watched it every episode.

[@IanVilla-bl5yr]

Mexican Americans love to hit up VladTV! Fucking love this dude always and forever!

[@chgofirefighter]

Wow he has aged and still looks high AF! lol, glad to see him doing well! An icon for sure...

[@DG-nb6fe]

George Clooney had several movies under his belt from the late 80s. More bit parts though and his small role on The Facts Of Life.

[@susanstanley1746]

That rolling paper album was cool. I have a friend who still has one

[@shable1436]

Worth a lot

[@DWebbTheOldHead]

I got a lot of play off my first name………muchas gracias Cheech & Chong! 🍻

[@Mbn_ric]

This was great ,maybe one day we’ll get a Theo von one

[@missvaniitee]

LEGEND!!!!!

[@CultoftheChromaticRibbon]

Laser Disk* 51:40 / / Reel to Reel? lol Excuse me, but did you just interview Cheech and not cover Blazing Dragons? - The other actors he voice worked with there, the scenario - would have been nice to hear about.

[@CultoftheChromaticRibbon]

If I'm Wrong, Someone spot me, Maybe I missed it - at around the 1 hour mark, we go from 1996 to 2001* oof Yaknow, Another medium -

[@j.v749]

I love Frank Zappa post mothers of invention in mothers of invention Frank Zappa mentioned in one of his documentaries actually of actually getting in touch and meeting for the first time Cheech Marin that must have been epic and I love Cheech and Chong as well as Cheech, is it cost to watch that I wanted to take a second to congratulate DJ Vlad because that's huge you have one of the biggest Legends sitting down and chopping it up with you congratulations.

[@HBMtv_]

Living Legend!! Hope he sticks around for many years to come🎄🔥🚬

[@Raygar24]

FINALLYY!! SHIIEEETT..thx

[@telepathy90]

Another legendary interview thank you vlad 💪🏻

[@thomastrochesset917]

I used to listen to the albums and 8 track recordings.

[@ignacioromero5014]

Ground Breaker!!! Top of the pile, The great Cheech Marin?

[@gw2315]

Love me some cheech❤❤❤

[@garrymcgaw4745]

I loved him in Nash Bridges.

[@Aron-n8f]

Teenage Woman Alert Team! Love this man!

[@richardrazo400]

Whaaaaaaatsss….sapppppennnig….

[@koolmanlou1058]

Keep on knocking but you can't come in😂

[@treedillinger5801]

Legend 🚬😎🛸

[@brendonmcdonnell1271]

Only time I watched KZbin over tiktok on the shitter since tiktok came out 😂🎉

[@salty__kansan]

I love the Christmas song they had

[@DG-nb6fe]

Cheech and Chong’s influence was from late 70s-mid 80s. Then Nancy Regan’s Just Say No campaign took hold the rest of the 80s, until early 90s gangsta rap music repopularized marijuana use again.

[@Jjiyytf]

What a life he had! ❤

[@charlesolson8107]

Cheech is my HERO!

[@luisgill1135]

Si si si 💯😎