Stephen Colbert’s ‘Peanuts’ Late Show Finale Bit Costs CBS a Licensing Fee

CBS will reportedly pay a licensing fee for the unauthorized use of Peanuts‘ theme “Linus and Lucy” in Stephen Colbert’s Late ...

Colbert Used a ‘Peanuts’ Tune on His Finale. CBS Will Pay.

The network agreed to pay a licensing fee for an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which is donating the ...

Stephen Colbert Trolled CBS During His “Late Show” Finale and Now the Network Is Paying for It

CBS will be donating licensing fees to Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen charity following Colbert's cheeky decision ...

Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' 'Peanuts' stunt repercussions revealed

After Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" used "A Charlie Brown Christmas" song without authorization, CBS forked over money to ...
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Stephen Colbert’s final payback against CBS for Late Show cancellation pays off

Weeks after The Late Show bowed out, Stephen Colbert's final act of resistance for its cancellation finally pays off as CBS ...

CBS settles with ‘Peanuts’ music owner after Stephen Colbert’s lawsuit gag: ‘I hope this doesn’t cost CBS any money!’

CBS has reached a settlement with the owner of iconic “Peanuts” music, about a month after former late-night host Stephen ...

CBS Signs License Over Stephen Colbert's 'Peanuts' Theme Gag

Proceeds from the deal will go to World Central Kitchen, Lee Mendelson Film Productions confirmed on Tuesday.

CBS will pay for Stephen Colbert's “Peanuts” music licensing gag from “Late Show” finale — but there's a twist

The proceeds from the payout will go to charity.
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CBS Reaches Settlement For Colbert Playing ‘Peanuts’ Music in Last Show

When Stephen Colbert signed off from “Late Show” in May, he left something for CBS — a bill for playing licensed-protected ...

CBS pays for Colbert's use of 'Peanuts' song in 'Late Show' finale

About a month after Stephen Colbert used a "Peanuts" song on his "Late Show" finale without permission, CBS has now paid the ...

CBS pays licensing fee for Stephen Colbert’s parting ‘Peanuts’ joke

The company that owns the rights to that "Peanuts" song called the stunt “funny and entertaining” and will donate its ...

CBS airs last ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’: Highlights, audience reaction and celebrity cameos

Follow live updates about the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” at Ed Sullivan Theater as CBS cancels the long-running late-night program.