CBS Pays for Unauthorized Linus and Lucy Use in Colbert Finale, Donates Proceeds to World Central Kitchen
CBS will pay for the unauthorized use of Vince Guaraldi's 'Linus and Lucy' in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's finale under a licensing deal with Lee Mendelson Film Productions, with the proceeds donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen; LMFP says the action protects the Guaraldi catalog, and Colbert’s joke about whether it would cost CBS money framed the moment.