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CBS Pays For Colbert's Peanuts Song Joke
16 Jun
Summary
- CBS reached a licensing deal over an unlicensed song played on The Late Show.
- Proceeds from the deal will be donated to World Central Kitchen.
- Stephen Colbert made a similar donation before his show ended.
A month after Stephen Colbert's final episode of The Late Show, CBS has settled a licensing agreement for an unlicensed Peanuts song featured in his final broadcast. Colbert had intentionally played the song as a gag, joking about the potential cost to the network.
The agreement was made with Lee Mendelson Film Productions, with all proceeds designated for World Central Kitchen. This follows Colbert's own significant donation of $2.5 million to the same charity before his show concluded.
Colbert's joke occurred during his "Meanwhile" segment, referencing earlier legal actions concerning the unauthorized use of Vince Guaraldi's "Linus and Lucy" score. He humorously questioned the legality and cost of his band playing the music.
