George Carlin, who passed away on June 22, 2008, was born 78 years ago today (May 12, 1937). Our tribute to Carlin is a short pro-pot bit he did on "Occupation: Foole" in 1973 called "Grass Swept the Neighborhood."
Two-time Super Bowl champ Ahmad Bradshaw was cited for marijuana possession in Western Ohio on Feb. 5. He pleaded no contest and paid a fine on May 11.
The big TV news last spring was the conclusion of "Mad Men." Plus: Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown," Louis C.K.'s "Louie" and Mike Judge's "Silicon Valley" all returned with new seasons.
Seventy-seven year old actor Morgan Freeman uses marijuana for medical purposes. While promoting his new movie "5 Flights Up" with Diane Keaton, he reflects on the benefits of cannabis.
Willie Nelson has been around so long that he needs several autobiographies to tell his story. His newest tome, "It's a Long Story: My Life," is available in bookstores and at amazon.com.
Malcolm (Shameik Moore) wants to go to Harvard, but first has to sell a bagful of drugs in Rick Famuyiwa's high-school stoner flick, "Dope," in theaters June 19.
For the Indiana band Left Lane Cruiser, a dirty spliff is a mix of hash and tobacco or weed and tobacco. It's also the inspiration for the title track of their latest album.
In preparation for the upcoming Grateful Dead 50th anniversary shows in California and Illinois in June and July, guest guitarist Trey Anastasio has been working on songs with Dead bassist Phil Lesh and his son Graham. Watch "Going Down the Road Feelin' Bad."
Two top prospects faced repercussions going into the 2015 NFL Draft due to marijuana. Despite being busted for pot on Apr. 26, Mizzou defensive end Shane Ray was taken in the first round. Nebraska linebacker Randy Gregory, who failed a drug test in February, fell to the second round.
Defensive end Dion Jordan will have to sit out the 2015 season due to a diluted drug test. The Miami Dolphin was previously suspended twice for using PEDs.
