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Episode 3-23


PRIVATE PLACE - Tommy Chong
Tommy Chong started his career as a professional musician. While he was on the road, he discovered improvisational comedy troupes like Second City and he decided to switch gears. The native Canadian started performing at his brother’s nightclub in Vancouver where he honed his comedic skills and met another young comedian named Cheech Marin. A couple of years later, the comedy duo "Cheech and Chong" was born. Best selling comedy albums and a Grammy Award followed. Hollywood eventually came calling and the duo starred in such movies as Up In Smoke and Nice Dreams. We met Tommy Chong at his Southern California home.

SNEAK PEEK - Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is a native New Yorker who has been acting since the age of seven. When she landed the role of Meadow Soprano on the highly acclaimed TV series The Sopranos, she gained national attention and she has been earning rave reviews for her work. Jamie-Lynn has also recorded an album titled Here To Heaven, and she has written an autobiography called Wise Girl. On hiatus from The Sopranos, she starred as Beauty in the Broadway production of Beauty And The Beast. We caught up with Jamie-Lynn Sigler at her New York home.

LIVING LARGE - $10M Sculptured House
This futuristic-looking home, known as the sculptured house, is one of Colorado’s most famous landmarks. Originally built in 1963, the home was designed as a sculpture first. The architect sculpted a plaster model of it before laying out the actual floor plan and details. A beautiful spiral staircase connects the home’s 3 levels. This curvy architectural masterpiece is unconventional to say the least. But if you like a home with plenty of personality, the sculptured house can be yours for just 10 million dollars.

CELEBRITY HIDEAWAY - Villa Vera (Acapulco, Mexico)
Villa Vera Acapulco has been a jet set destination for years. Elizabeth Taylor married Mike Todd on the terrace of her favorite villa, Richard and Pat Nixon celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary here, and the Elvis Presley movie "Fun in Acapulco" was shot at the resort. Lana Turner liked the place so much she lived here for 3 years. Choose from one of the 69 rooms or villas perched in the hills overlooking Acapulco Bay and you’ll feel like a star, too. It’s an irresistible getaway that continues to seduce and enchant guests.

POSTCARD FROM PARADISE - The Merrion (Dublin, Ireland)
The Merrion Hotel in the heart of Dublin was created from 4 magnificent 18th Century townhouses. It took a multi-million dollar renovation project to restore the historic homes to their original splendor. Using the same techniques that were in practice 200 years ago, the beautiful plasterwork took 6 months to restore. Made from lime and crushed marble, the plaster was molded and carved into intricate designs. The hotel also boasts an impressive collection of Irish art.



HOT PROPERTY - $9M Remington Condo
The Remington is the most expensive condominium complex ever built in L. A. It offers luxury high-rise living in its 93 units, which have been dubbed vertical estates. The designer residence features richly detailed interiors and amenities worthy of a five star hotel. The very first person to move into The Remington held a fabulous party with guests like Bill Clinton, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, and Kathy Ireland. It was a fitting debut for this glittering showpiece.

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