Stephen Colbert Uses Copyrighted 'Peanuts' Music on Final 'Late Show' Episode, Jokes About Legal Costs for CBS
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Summary
During the final episode of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' host Stephen Colbert intentionally used the copyrighted 'Peanuts' theme music (Vince Guaraldi's classic) during a segment, joking that he hoped it wouldn't cost CBS any money. The article discusses the potential legal implications of using copyrighted music without authorization on a major network broadcast, including possible lawsuits and financial penalties for CBS.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOh no, I hope this doesn't cost CBS any money!
The host aired the classic Vince Guaraldi song during a segment, a move that he said could result in a lawsuit
Stephen Colbert on finale for 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'
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