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Why Cheech&ChongRepLosAngeles

Up in Smoke" (1978) is a pioneering stoner comedy starring Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, focusing on their misadventures in a marijuana-fueled road trip. Directed by Lou Adler, it is recognized as the first major stoner movie, grossing over $104 million from a $2 million budget. The film is celebrated for its "guerrilla-style" shooting across Los Angeles in 1977.Key 1978 Locations & ScenesStrawberry’s House: Located at 112 E Avenue 38 in Los Angeles, this was a key filming location.Roxy Theatre: Used for the concert scenes on West Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood.Malibu/Venice: Included opening scenes along the Pacific Coast Highway.Lincoln Heights Jail: Featured in scenes with Officer Stedenko."Earache My Eye": Famous battle of the bands scene.
🎬 Up in Smoke is set in Los Angeles because Cheech Marin grew up there, allowing the film to highlight the city's specific Chicano and counterculture street scenes. While both men are comedy legends, Tommy Chong is from Canada (Calgary, Alberta). They met in Vancouver, Canada, in the late 1960s when Cheech moved there to avoid the Vietnam War draft.For a look at the cultural movement and historical impact of their partnership and debut film:

Cheech & Chong's UP IN SMOKE (1978) Filming Locations - Then & Now (Mr. Thrasha Ep. 533) Today we are visiting some key locations from Cheech and Chong's Up...