CBS Will Pay for Unauthorized Use of ‘Linus and Lucy’ in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale; Proceeds to be Donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen
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Key Points:
- CBS has reached a licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions to pay for the use of Vince Guaraldi's "Linus and Lucy" in "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" May finale, with proceeds donated to Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen (WCK).
- During the May 21 episode, Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine performed the song while Colbert humorously acknowledged the potential copyright cost to CBS.
- Lee Mendelson Film Productions aggressively enforces copyrights for Guaraldi's music, recently filing lawsuits against various entities for unauthorized use to protect the integrity of the works.
- The company expressed support for WCK's humanitarian mission and emphasized the importance of obtaining proper licenses for commercial music use.
- Previously, "The Late Show" and Colbert donated $2.5 million to World Central Kitchen, which provides meals globally during crises such as natural disasters and civil unrest.
