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 Show finale. For those unversed, “Linus and Lucy” is a widely recognized ...

CBS Pays Up After Colbert’s ‘Peanuts’ Music Prank on Final ‘Late Show’

The late-night host got one over on his former network bosses.
The New York Times

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 money to charity. By Neil Vigdor It was the television equivalent of ...
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Stephen Colbert Sticks It to CBS in Peanuts Copyright Lawsuit Gag During Final Late Show

Stephen Colbert toyed with saddling CBS with a copyright lawsuit, a roundabout dig at the network that said it canceled his show for financial reasons, by setting up to have The Late Show’s in-house ...