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Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, and Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands | Sep. 25, 2011 | Dec. 26, 2010
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Goodwill |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Gross | $ 2,862,019 | $ 2,836,960
Mastheads and trade names |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Gross | 93,083 | 92,673
Television station FCC licenses |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Gross | 255,304 | 255,304
Customer Relationships |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Gross | 314,060 | 311,646
Accumulated Amortization | 181,868 | 166,068
Other |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Gross | 57,123 | 56,628
Accumulated Amortization | $ 30,742 | $ 31,386

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