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Cheech & Chong Talk Motown, Dope and That Palin Chick

Metro Times | September 23, 2008

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong took several decades off to pursue solo careers (and Chong spent nearly a year in prison for selling a bong on the internet) -- but they're back and ready to light up America.

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Tags: 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Drugs, comedy, stoners, Sarah Palin, Cheech & Chong, Cheech Marin, Light Up America, Tommy Chong

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