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Carsen Holaday

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

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  • Stephen 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.

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