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Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Other noncurrent liabilities | $ 10,677 | $ 10,925
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 4,039 | $ 4,130
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] | Carrying Value Of Related Party Contractual Obligation [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Other noncurrent liabilities | $ 383 |

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