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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2013
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| Future amortization expense, 2014 | $ 1,487 |
| Future amortization expense, 2015 | 1,345 |
| Future amortization expense, 2016 | 1,196 |
| Future amortization expense, 2017 | 1,046 |
| Future amortization expense, 2018 | 893 |
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NBCUniversal Media, LLC [Member]
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| Future amortization expense, 2014 | 771 |
| Future amortization expense, 2015 | 762 |
| Future amortization expense, 2016 | 739 |
| Future amortization expense, 2017 | 740 |
| Future amortization expense, 2018 | $ 734 |
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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