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Stephen Colbert has last laugh with CBS as they are forced to pay for stunt
Stephen Colbert pulled a Peanuts music stunt on his final Late Show episode, deliberately warning it could cost CBS money - and it did.

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Stephen Colbert punked CBS on his final night, and now it's costing the network $$$
Stephen Colbert’s Final CBS Joke Came With A Surprising Price
Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' 'Peanuts' stunt repercussions revealed
Nearly a month after Stephen Colbert joked during "The Late Show" finale that he hoped the band's unauthorized use of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" song "doesn't cost CBS any money," the financial ramif...

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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!’
Stephen Colbert’s War With CBS After His Axing Reached A Wholesome Conclusion
CBS Pays for Unauthorized Use of Linus and Lucy in Stephen Colbert’s Finale
However, in a serendipitous twist of fate, the proceeds will be used to support Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization that provides meals across the world during natural d...

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Stephen Colbert's unlicensed use of 'Peanuts' song worked even better than he planned
CBS Pays Up After Colbert’s ‘Peanuts’ Music Prank on Final ‘Late Show’

Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale

Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.

Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Monologue Interrupted by Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd to Tease High-Profile Last Guest | Video

Stephen Colbert delivered his final “Late Show” monologue, sticking to business as usual as his famous friends vied to be his last guest.

Stephen Colbert Signs Off from ‘The Late Show’ In Last Episode Tonight

The curtain is coming down on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The final episode of the long-running late-night TV series is set to air. Colbert announced during an episode in July 2025 that CBS canceled the show after 33 years on the air.