“Oh no, I hope this doesn’t cost CBS any money…”
The remark quickly exploded online.
One viewer wrote on X:
“Colbert billing CBS with the Peanuts theme on his way out is elite pettiness.”
Tension with CBS drew attention
The moment came months after CBS announced that The Late Show would end. The network described the move as a financial decision made during a difficult period for late-night television.
The cancellation drew renewed attention after Colbert openly criticized Paramount, CBS’ parent company, over its reported $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump connected to a dispute involving 60 Minutes
