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CBS reaches agreement over Stephen Colbert’s use of Peanuts music on The Late Show
Stephen Colbert on the set of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Photograph: CBS Photo Archive/CBS/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Stephen Colbert on the set of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Photograph: CBS Photo Archive/CBS/Getty Images CBS reaches agreement over Stephen Colbert’s use …
Colberts final Linus and Lucy moment was brilliant satireturning corporate music licensing into a comedic jab at CBSs profit-driven media empire.
Colberts final Linus and Lucy moment wasnt just comedic theaterit brilliantly highlighted how corporate licensing deals can stifle artistic expression, even in late-night satire. The irony of CBS paying for the right to use this music while Colbert mocked their profit-driven model is deliciously meta.
Colberts final Linus and Lucy moment was brilliant satire that exposed CBSs corporate greed - using public domain music to mock profit-driven media empire. Perfect ending to his show.