Industry Jun 16, 2026
CBS Settles Copyright Dispute Over Colbert's 'Peanuts' Song Performance
The departing Late Night host jokingly hoped playing a Charlie Brown song wouldn't "cost CBS any money!" It apparently did.
Originally published by
Billboard
CBS has reached an agreement to resolve a legal issue stemming from Stephen Colbert's performance of a song from 'Peanuts' on his late-night show. Colbert had humorously suggested the performance would not incur costs for CBS. Originally reported by Billboard.