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The host aired the classic Vince Guaraldi song during a segment, a move that he said could result in a lawsuit
May 22, 2026
Stephen Colbert on finale for 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'
Stephen Colbert used copyrighted 'Peanuts' music during his finale for 'The Late Show,' and said, 'Oh no, I hope this doesn't cost CBS any money!'
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Late Show Finale
The host aired the classic Vince Guaraldi song during a segment, a move that he said could result in a lawsuit
May 22, 2026
Stephen Colbert on finale for 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'

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Stephen Colbert tweaked his former CBS bosses one last time by joking about possible legal fees over playing the 'Peanuts' theme…

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‘Oh no! I hope this doesn’t cost CBS any money,’ Colbert said during his May 21 finale

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The "Late Show" host warned this move could cause the network to "pay through the nose."