Episode 61: Up in Smoke (1978)
Since the 1970's, Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin have gained cult status for their homegrown humor about counterculture and drug use. Although nowadays their appearances together are intermittent, at best, they were probably never as popular in the early 1970's when they became arguably the most popular comedy duo in America with a strong of best-selling albums. It was inevitable that the two would make a movie, peppered with both original pieces and moments from their albums and stage appearances. Up in Smoke (1978) became the nation's biggest in-joke, mostly because it was directly marketed to those who would most closely relate to the humor, while those who couldn't relate went blissfully unaware. Watch out for Tom Skerritt and Stacy Keach before they were known. Have a question or comment for the host? Email Sean at 1001moviespodcast@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter via @1001MoviesPC.