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Share-Based Compensation (Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Recognized share-based compensation expense | $ 145 | $ 129 | $ 260 | $ 230
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |  |
Recognized share-based compensation expense | 31 | 29 | 54 | 50
Restricted Share Units [Member] |  |  |  |
Recognized share-based compensation expense | 89 | 80 | 159 | 138
Restricted Share Units [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |  |
Recognized share-based compensation expense | 27 | 24 | 45 | 41
Stock Options [Member] |  |  |  |
Recognized share-based compensation expense | 48 | 43 | 85 | 78
Stock Options [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |  |
Recognized share-based compensation expense | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] |  |  |  |
Recognized share-based compensation expense | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |  |
Recognized share-based compensation expense | $ 2 | $ 2 | $ 5 | $ 4

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