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Supplemental Financial Information (Operating Costs and Expenses (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization))(Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract] | ||||
| Programming and production | $ 4,554 | $ 4,323 | $ 9,290 | $ 7,593 |
| Cable Communications technical labor | 579 | 568 | 1,167 | 1,161 |
| Cable Communications customer service | 481 | 460 | 975 | 929 |
| Advertising, marketing and promotion | 1,287 | 1,105 | 2,489 | 2,075 |
| Other | 3,306 | 3,076 | 6,476 | 5,836 |
| Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) | $ 10,207 | $ 9,532 | $ 20,397 | $ 17,594 |