"Peanuts" music owner sues U.S. government, 3 companies over use of iconic songs

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Original Load Date May 21, 2026, 9 a.m.
Last Updated May 21, 2026, 9 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/peanuts-music-owner-sues-us-government-others-tunes/

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The owner of the music of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and other "Peanuts" television specials filed four lawsuits Wednesday against defendants including the U.S. Department of the Interior, alleging they illegally used the jazzy ditties of pianist Vince Guaraldi in social media posts and a video gam...