Here’s why CBS was forced to pay fine for Stephen Colbert’s last broadcast on network

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStephen Colbert's “The Late Show” finale featured his band playing the Peanuts theme song “Linus and Lucy” without prior permission. CBS reached an agreement to pay an undisclosed licensing fee to Lee Mendelson Film Productions Inc. (LMFP) for the unauthorized use of the song. Colbert had humorously commented during the May 21 finale about the 'Peanuts' catalog owners' strict copyright enforcement, hoping it wouldn't financially impact CBS. As part of the settlement, LMFP will donate the entire licensing fee to World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization. LMFP has recently pursued legal action against several entities, including a U.S. government department, for unauthorized use of their copyrighted music, emphasizing the need for proper licensing. In fullCBS forced to pay for Stephen Colbert’s final prank on The Late ShowThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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