Colbert uses 'Peanuts' music to try to get CBS sued on last 'Late Show'

Stephen Colbert tried to prank CBS during "The Late Show" finale by having his band play copyrighted "Peanuts" music, but CBS holds the license.

"Peanuts" music owner sues U.S. government, 3 companies over use of iconic songs

Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.

Good Grief: ‘Peanuts’ Music Owners Launch Legal Blitz Over ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ Songs

The owner of "Peanuts" music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and more filed lawsuits over alleged unauthorized uses of Vince Guaraldi's score.
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Stephen Colbert Jokes ‘I Hope This Doesn’t Cost CBS Any Money’ After Playing ‘Peanuts’ Theme Song on Final ‘Late Show’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stephen Colbert definitely didn’t go away mad on the final night of The Late Show on Thursday (May 21). The razor-witted host of ...
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Stephen Colbert Jokes ‘I Hope This Doesn’t Cost CBS Any Money’ After Playing ‘Peanuts’ Theme Song on Final ‘Late Show’

The owner of the Charlie Brown and gang theme filed four copyright lawsuits over alleged unauthorized uses of Vince Guaraldi's iconic jazz scores earlier this week. By Gil Kaufman Stephen Colbert ...