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 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2015
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Entity Registrant Name GRAY TELEVISION INC  
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Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
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Entity Central Index Key 0000043196  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
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Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
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