CBS stops issuing Colbert takedown requests, for now
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Key Points:
- CBS acknowledges that copyright notices related to Stephen Colbert’s "Only in Monroe" episode are standard practice and not as severe as they may appear, as the material is copyrighted by CBS and intended for Colbert’s new YouTube channel.
- The episode was financed and produced by CBS Studios and posted on multiple YouTube channels, including Colbert’s, Monroe Community Media, and The Late Show’s channels.
- CBS has temporarily waived further enforcement of takedown notices for unauthorized uploads of the content while conducting an additional review.
- The reason behind Colbert’s collaboration with CBS Studios on this segment remains unclear, though Colbert maintained a relatively diplomatic tone about CBS during his farewell tour despite the abrupt cancellation of his show.
- CBS may enforce copyright protections more strictly in the future, and potential further collaborations between Colbert and CBS could emerge in the coming weeks.