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Entertainment: CBS Pays for Unauthorized Use of ‘Linus and Lucy’

Updated 2026-06-16 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

CBS has agreed to pay Lee Mendelson Film Productions an undisclosed amount after using the composition 'Linus and Lucy' in a recent episode of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'. Proceeds will benefit José Andrés' World Central Kitchen.

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CBS Will Pay for Unauthorized Use of ‘Linus and Lucy’ in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale; Proceeds to be Donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen

CBS has struck a deal to pay Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc., an undisclosed amount after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” used the famed Vince Guaraldi composition “Linus and Lucy” in the late night talk show’s May finale. As part of the licensing agreement, L

2026-06-16 17:01 UTC