India, June 17 -- CBS has officially settled a licensing issue linked to Stephen Colbert's final episode of The Late Show, after the comedian used the iconic "Peanuts" theme music during a live segment.

The moment, originally meant as a lighthearted joke, quickly turned into a real-world licensing case involving CBS, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, and a charitable donation to World Central Kitchen. The agreement has now been finalised, closing an unusual chapter in late-night television history.

CBS Signs Licensing Deal With Stephen Colbert

CBS has signed a formal licensing agreement with Lee Mendelson Film Productions after the unlicensed use of the "Peanuts" composition "Linus and Lucy" during Stephen Colbert's finale episode of The...