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CBS signs license over Stephen Colbert's 'Peanuts' theme gag

Proceeds from the deal will go to World Central Kitchen, Lee Mendelson Film Productions confirmed on Tuesday.

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Colbert Used a ‘Peanuts’ Tune on His Finale. CBS Will Pay.

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CBS Pays for Unauthorized Use of Linus and Lucy in Stephen Colbert’s Finale

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CBS Pays Up After Colbert’s ‘Peanuts’ Music Prank on Final ‘Late Show’

Stephen Colbert got one over on his former network bosses at CBS on the final episode of The Late Show last month when his house band played Peanuts music without a license.

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Stephen Colbert Punked CBS On His Final Night, And Now It's Costing The Network $$$

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Colbert Gets CBS to Pay Fine for His Unauthorized Use of ‘Peanuts’ Song in ‘Late Show’ Finale

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CBS will pay for Stephen Colbert's “Peanuts” music licensing gag from “Late Show” finale — but there's a twist

However, LMFP agreed to donate all the proceeds of CBS' payment to World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit organization founded by José Andrés that provides free meals during times of crisis.

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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Peanuts’ Late Show Finale Bit Costs CBS a Licensing Fee

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CBS to Pay Charity After Colbert's ‘Late Show’ Finale Song Prank

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Stephen Colbert's infamous 'Linus and Lucy' stunt at CBS lands Peanuts catalog owner a licensing deal

Stephen Colbert’s playful use of the iconic Peanuts theme unexpectedly sparked a licensing agreement between CBS and the music catalog owner.

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Colbert's Joke Cost CBS Money, Exactly As Planned

Stephen Colbert wasn't wrong.When the late-night host joked on the May 21 finale that anyone using the iconic "Peanuts" theme without permission would have to "pay through the nose," CBS was already on its way to doing exactly that.