CBS Signs License Over Stephen Colbert's 'Peanuts' Theme Gag
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert used an unlicensed Peanuts song during the final episode of The Late Show, joking about potential legal consequences for CBS.
- CBS has since signed a licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) to cover the use of the track, with proceeds donated to World Central Kitchen.
- LMFP appreciated the humorous use of the music and emphasized the importance of obtaining written licenses for commercial music use.
- The donation aligns with Colbert's prior $2.5 million contribution to World Central Kitchen before the show's conclusion.
- Colbert continued to engage audiences after The Late Show ended, appearing on public access television with notable guests.
