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Stephen Colbert's finale prank cost CBS

CBS forced to pay for Stephen Colbert’s final prank on The Late Show

Stephen Colbert has stuck CBS with the bill after he used the Peanuts TV specials’ theme song without permission during The Late Show’ s finale.

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Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' 'Peanuts' stunt repercussions revealed

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CBS to pay charity after Colbert's ‘Late Show’ finale song prank

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CBS settles with ‘Peanuts’ music owner after Stephen Colbert’s lawsuit gag: ‘I hope this doesn’t cost CBS any money!’

CBS has reached a settlement with the owner of iconic “Peanuts” music, about a month after former late-night host Stephen Colbert taunted the network with a gag about getting sued – saying “I hope thi...

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CBS pays licensing fee for Stephen Colbert’s parting ‘Peanuts’ joke

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Stephen Colbert’s War With CBS After His Axing Reached A Wholesome Conclusion

CBS Signs Deal to Avoid Legal Trouble From Stephen Colbert Playing Copyrighted ‘Peanuts’ Song

CBS has signed a licensing deal to avoid legal problems after Stephen Colbert played copyrighted 'Peanuts' music in a joking effort to get CBS sued.

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.