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Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, and Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 25, 2011
Dec. 26, 2010
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]    
Gross $ 3,555,413 $ 3,553,211
Accumulated Amortization 188,333 197,454
Net 3,367,080 3,355,757
Customer Relationships
    
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]    
Gross 298,437 311,646
Accumulated Amortization 169,499 166,068
Net 128,938 145,578
Other Intangible Assets
    
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]    
Gross 43,624 56,628
Accumulated Amortization 18,834 31,386
Net 24,790 25,242
Mastheads and trade names
    
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]    
Gross 93,163 92,673
Net 93,163 92,673
Television station FCC licenses
    
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]    
Gross 255,304 255,304
Net 255,304 255,304
Goodwill
    
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]    
Gross 2,864,885 2,836,960
Net $ 2,864,885 $ 2,836,960