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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands | Jun. 28, 2015 USD ($) station | Dec. 28, 2014 USD ($)
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Number of TV stations owned by VIE, total | station | 4 |
Number of TV stations owned by VIE, consolidated | station | 4 |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Current assets | $ 1,616,397 | $ 1,480,465
Plant, property and equipment, net | 1,375,451 | 1,609,215
Intangible and other assets | 8,101,921 | 8,115,775
Total assets | 57,600 | 60,000
Current liabilities | 1,055,116 | 1,127,936
Noncurrent liabilities | 6,398,527 | 6,567,776
Debt issuance cost | $ 48,600 |
Debt issuance cost as percent of total assets, less than | 1.00% |
VIE Consolidated for Four Stations in Louisville, KY; Portland OR; and Tucson, AZ |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Current assets | $ 18,857 | 20,541
Plant, property and equipment, net | 9,711 | 10,084
Intangible and other assets | 28,989 | 29,412
Total assets | 57,557 | 60,037
Current liabilities | 10,342 | 11,635
Noncurrent liabilities | 21,850 | 26,028
Total liabilities | $ 32,192 | $ 37,663

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