Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 1d ago · 49 sources tracked

Colbert’s Use of ‘Peanuts’ Jingle on His Finale Will Cost CBS

CBS and Lee Mendelson Film Productions reached a settlement after Stephen Colbert played the song Linus and Lucy during his May 21 finale. The network will pay an undisclosed fee. Lee Mendelson Film Productions is donating the money to charity.

RSS Source map (41)

What changed

Recent reports confirm the network paid a fee to resolve the copyright issue.

Live updates

  1. CBS Settles Copyright Dispute Over Colbert's Finale Music

    CBS and Lee Mendelson Film Productions reached a settlement after Stephen Colbert played the song Linus and Lucy during his May 21 finale. The network will pay an undisclosed fee. Lee Mendelson Film Productions is donating the money to charity.

    What's confirmed:

    • Stephen Colbert played the song Linus and Lucy during his May 21 finale.
    • CBS and Lee Mendelson Film Productions settled the copyright issues.
    • CBS will pay an undisclosed fee.
    • Lee Mendelson Film Productions is donating the funds to charity.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Colbert's band played licensed songs specifically to troll CBS into a potential lawsuit.
    • Stephen Colbert and his partner have split up.
    confidence 100%

  2. CBS Reaches Licensing Deal Over Colbert Peanuts Usage

    CBS and Lee Mendelson Film Productions settled copyright issues after Stephen Colbert played Linus and Lucy during his May 21 finale. The network will pay an undisclosed fee. Lee Mendelson Film Productions is donating the funds to charity.

    What's confirmed:

    • CBS entered a licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions to resolve copyright issues.
    • Stephen Colbert played Linus and Lucy during his May 21 finale.
    • The network will pay an undisclosed fee.
    • Lee Mendelson Film Productions is donating the funds to charity.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tension remains between CBS and The Late Show following the program's exit.
    confidence 100%

  3. CBS Reaches Licensing Deal with Lee Mendelson Film Productions Over Peanuts Music

    CBS entered a licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions to resolve copyright issues after Stephen Colbert played Linus and Lucy during his May 21 finale. The network will pay an undisclosed fee. Lee Mendelson Film Productions is donating the funds to charity.

    What's confirmed:

    • CBS entered a licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions regarding the use of the song Linus and Lucy.
    • The song Linus and Lucy was played by the house band during the May 21 finale of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
    • Lee Mendelson Film Productions is donating the licensing fee to charity.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The licensing fees are being donated specifically to World Central Kitchen.
    • Colbert's use of the music was intended as a final jab at the network.
    • The move could have led to a lawsuit if the music remained unauthorized.
    confidence 90%

  4. CBS Settles Licensing Fee for Peanuts Song in Colbert Finale

    CBS reached an agreement to pay a licensing fee after Stephen Colbert used the song "Linus and Lucy" during his final episode. Colbert used the music as a final jab at the network. The network is donating these fees to World Central Kitchen.

    What's confirmed:

    • Stephen Colbert played the Peanuts theme "Linus and Lucy" during his Late Show finale.
    • CBS will pay a licensing fee for the unauthorized use of the music.
    • Colbert used the music as a dig at the network.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was reportedly burning $40 million.
    confidence 90%

  5. CBS Donates Peanuts Music Licensing Fees to Charity

    CBS licensed Charlie Brown Christmas music after Stephen Colbert played it during his Late Show finale. Colbert suggested the move might make the network pay through the nose. The network is donating the licensing fees to Jose Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.

    What's confirmed:

    • CBS licensed Peanuts music after it was used in the finale of The Late Show.
    • The licensing fees are being donated to World Central Kitchen.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Stephen Colbert said, "Oh no, I hope this doesn't cost CBS any money!"
    • Colbert warned the move could cause the network to "pay through the nose."
    confidence 90%

  6. CBS Settles Licensing Fee After Stephen Colbert's Peanuts Music Gag

    CBS reached an agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions over the unauthorized use of the song Linus and Lucy. The music appeared during Stephen Colbert's final episode of The Late Show. The resulting funds were donated to charity.

    What's confirmed:

    • CBS agreed to pay a licensing fee for the unauthorized use of Vince Guaraldi's song Linus and Lucy during the finale of The Late Show.
    • The music owner is Lee Mendelson Film Productions.
    • The money paid by CBS was donated to charity.
    • Stephen Colbert said, "I hope this doesn't cost CBS any money!" during his May 21 finale.
    confidence 100%