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Programming and Production Costs (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Film And Television Costs [Line Items] |
Amortization of completed film and television production expected to be amortized during the next fiscal year | $ 1,900
Expected amortization percentage of released and unamortized film and television costs during the next three fiscal years | 88.00%
Remaining unamortized costs of acquired film and television libraries | $ 328
Expected amortization percentage of unamortized acquired film and television library costs during the next three fiscal years | 47.00%
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |
Film And Television Costs [Line Items] |
Amortization of completed film and television production expected to be amortized during the next fiscal year | $ 1,900
Expected amortization percentage of released and unamortized film and television costs during the next three fiscal years | 88.00%
Remaining unamortized costs of acquired film and television libraries | $ 328
Expected amortization percentage of unamortized acquired film and television library costs during the next three fiscal years | 47.00%
Maximum [Member] |
Film And Television Costs [Line Items] |
Amortization period of acquired film and television library costs | 20 years
Maximum [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |
Film And Television Costs [Line Items] |
Amortization period of acquired film and television library costs | 20 years

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