Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie isn’t just a trip down memory lane for fans — it also brings back heartfelt memories for Cheech Marin himself. The 78-year-old comedian recalled his time working with the legendary Betty White while appearing in The Golden Palace, the short-lived Golden Girls spin-off that aired for a single season between 1992 and 1993 on CBS.
In a recent conversation about Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie, Marin opened up about how meaningful that experience was. “I was offered a role on the show, but honestly, I wanted to join just to work with Betty White,” he shared. White, unknowingly, already held a special place in Marin’s heart. “Betty White was the first person I ever saw on television as a kid,” he said warmly.
He remembered watching her host a dance show called Al Jarvis’s Make Believe Ballroom. “She must’ve been around 19, and she was absolutely the most adorable person I’d ever seen,” Marin recalled. Working with her on The Golden Palace proved to be a joy, as they quickly developed a close friendship on set.
Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie Captures Lifelong Friendships
Marin also reflected on spending time with future Oscar nominee Don Cheadle, who was part of The Golden Palace cast. On the show, Betty White’s character Rose ran a Miami hotel alongside Blanche (Rue McClanahan) and Sophia (Estelle Getty), while Dorothy (Bea Arthur) had exited after marrying Blanche’s uncle.
“Donny and I ended up hanging out a lot,” Marin said with a chuckle. “His dressing room was farther away from the stage, while mine was right next to it, so he’d come chill in my room to avoid the long walk.” The warm, collaborative environment made filming a truly memorable experience for him.
Marin later teamed up with Don Johnson on the crime series Nash Bridges from 1996 to 2001, adding to his impressive TV résumé.
Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie: A Tribute Years in the Making
In Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie, Cheech reunites with Tommy Chong to look back at their iconic comedy journey, which began in 1971 and spanned hit albums and blockbuster films. Directed by David Bushell with help from Chong’s daughter, Robbi Chong, the project was carefully crafted over nearly a decade.
“It didn’t just happen overnight,” Chong said. “It took eight or nine years of digging into our past, uncovering footage, and pulling everything together.“
Chong described the film as “more than just a documentary — it’s a movie, a respected piece of storytelling.” With Bushell’s experience and Robbi’s intimate knowledge of her father’s career, the result is a heartfelt and entertaining tribute to a legacy that still resonates with audiences today.
Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie is currently playing in theaters.
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