
CBS Reaches Agreement Over Colbert's Use of Peanuts Music
CBS has reached an agreement regarding Stephen Colbert's unauthorized use of Vince Guaraldi's 'Peanuts' music on 'The Late Show', which will involve a donation.
5 stories found

CBS has reached an agreement regarding Stephen Colbert's unauthorized use of Vince Guaraldi's 'Peanuts' music on 'The Late Show', which will involve a donation.

Die jazzige Klaviermusik von Vince Guaraldi ist das musikalische Markenzeichen der TV-"Peanuts". Das US-Innenministerium verwendete diese unerlaubt

CBS has reached an agreement to pay Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc. an undisclosed sum for the unauthorized use of Vince Guaraldi's 'Linus and Lucy' on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' finale. The proceeds from this settlement will be donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.

Four new lawsuits have been filed by the owners of Vince Guaraldi's iconic 'Peanuts' score, alleging unauthorized use and non-payment for the music, including its appearance in a federal agency's digital Christmas card.
Stephen Colbert joked about potential costs to CBS after playing the 'Peanuts' theme song on his final 'Late Show', following recent copyright lawsuits over Vince Guaraldi's iconic jazz scores.