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Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Other noncurrent liabilities | $ 10,719 | $ 10,637
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 3,875 | $ 3,790
Carrying Value Of Related Party Contractual Obligation [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |
Other noncurrent liabilities | $ 383 |

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