According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS and Lee Mendelson Film Productions have formalized a licensing deal over Stephen Colbert's recurring use of the Peanuts theme on his late-night show. The deal turns an on-air gag into an official partnership, with all proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit known for providing meals in crisis zones.

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