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CBS reached a licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions for Stephen Colbert's unauthorized use of the song 'Linus and Lucy' on 'The Late Show'.
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Who
Stephen Colbert, CBS, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Jason Mendelson, Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine, Vince Guaraldi, World Central Kitchen, José Andrés
What
CBS reached a licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions for Stephen Colbert's unauthorized use of the song 'Linus and Lucy' on 'The Late Show'.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:52:00 GMT · 3h 28m ago
Where
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Why
Colbert played 'Linus and Lucy' on air as a final dig at CBS, which then led to a licensing agreement due to increasing litigation regarding unauthorized music use.
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How this affects you
The settlement costs CBS an undisclosed amount, but the proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, highlighting the importance of proper music licensing even in comedic contexts and supporting a disaster-relief nonprofit.
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- Culture & Industry3h 28m agoLee Mendelson Film Productions reached a licensing agreement with CBS for the unauthorized use of the song "Linus and Lucy" on The Late Show.Open article
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