The duo separated in the 1980s due to creative differences. The only thing we didn't do was have sex.' Chong stated that Cheech was 'closer than a wife. Their best-known comedy routines include 'Earache My Eye,' 'Basketball Jones,' 'Santa Claus And His Old Lady,' and 'Sister Mary Elephant.' Perhaps their all-time most famous line is 'Dave's not here, man' (from their self-titled debut album). The duo released a number of successful comedy albums, and starred in a series of low-budget films, becoming one of the most successful comedy teams of all time. Cheech played a cholo from Los Angeles, while Chong was a burnt-out 'druggie' whose entire life revolved around getting high. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong were a comedy duo who found a wide audience in the 1970s and 1980s for their stand-up routines, which were based upon the era's hippie, free love and (especially) drug culture movements.
