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Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Settlement Of Station Venture Liability |  |  | $ 602
Other noncurrent liabilities | $ 10,637 | $ 10,819 |
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Revolving Credit Agreement Capacity |  |  | 3,000
Collateral Liability For Unconsolidated Subsidiary Debt |  |  | 482
Borrowing margin for LIBOR based borrowings | 1.00% |  |
Settlement Of Station Venture Liability | $ 0 | 0 | 602
Redemption Transaction Distribution | 0 | 0 | $ 3,200
Other noncurrent liabilities | 3,790 | 3,721 |
NBCUniversal Holdings Preferred Stock [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Preferred stock liquidation preference value | $ 9,400 |  |
Preferred stock dividend rate percentage | 8.25% |  |
Carrying Value Of Related Party Contractual Obligation [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Other noncurrent liabilities | $ 383 | $ 383 |

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