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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Equity and cost method investments      
Capital contributions, loans and advances $ 13,787 $ 22,885  
Cumulative share of income 928,019 857,533  
Cumulative share of distributions (805,321) (721,182)  
Equity method investments 136,485 159,236  
Cost method investments 1,611 1,611  
Total investments in unconsolidated entities 138,096 160,847  
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities 83,566 97,318 96,800
Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership
      
Equity and cost method investments      
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities 55,300 64,800 64,700
Ownership interest in equity method investment 5.50% 5.50% 5.50%
Aggregate equity method investments
      
Assets      
Current 404,751 392,042  
Due from affiliates 199,167 396,201  
Property and other 1,935,125 1,962,128  
Total assets 2,539,043 2,750,371  
Liabilities and Equity      
Current liabilities 300,780 277,035  
Deferred credits 79,787 69,750  
Long-term liabilities 22,943 24,558  
Long-term capital lease obligations 234 43,657  
Partners' capital and stockholders' equity 2,135,299 2,335,371  
Total liabilities and equity 2,539,043 2,750,371  
Summarized results of operations, equity method investments      
Revenues 5,519,024 4,950,306 4,793,269
Operating expenses 4,282,277 3,549,098 3,418,116
Operating income 1,236,747 1,401,208 1,375,153
Other income (expense) 4,976 37,701 42,898
Net income $ 1,241,723 $ 1,438,909 $ 1,418,051