Stephen Colbert made CBS pay for ‘Linus and Lucy’ music. The funds are now going to charity

CBS has reached a licensing agreement with the music company that owns the famed “Peanuts” song used by late-night host ...

CBS forced to pay licensing fee after Stephen Colbert used Peanuts song 'Linus and Lucy' in finale gag

A joke in Stephen Colbert’s final episode of The Late Show has led CBS to pay a licensing fee for the use of the iconic Peanuts theme 'Linus and Lucy', with proceeds set to benefit World Central ...
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Stephen Colbert's infamous 'Linus and Lucy' stunt at CBS lands Peanuts catalog owner a licensing deal

Stephen Colbert’s playful use of the iconic Peanuts theme unexpectedly sparked a licensing agreement between CBS and the music catalog owner.

Colbert Gets CBS to Pay Fine for His Unauthorized Use of 'Peanuts' Song in 'Late Show' Finale

Colbert got one last hit in on CBS during his "Late Show" finale last month by playing Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" song, "Linus and Lucy," without licensing it for use. Now, the eye network is paying ...
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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 Colbert taunted the network with a gag about getting sued – saying “I hope ...

Lee Mendelson Film Productions Completes Licensing Agreement with CBS for Use of Vince Guaraldi Song "Linus and Lucy" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc. (LMFP), owner and steward of the television and film song catalog of jazz artist and composer Vince Guaraldi, today announced a licensing agreement with CBS for ...