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Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Schedule Of CY Quarterly Profit And Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2010
Net loss attributable to the Company per common share:                            
Basic $ (2.31) $ (0.61) $ (0.48) $ (1.83) $ (0.53) $ (0.91) $ (0.65) $ (1.62) $ (5.23) $ (5.23) $ (3.70) $ (3.70) $ (5.94) $ (5.94)
Diluted $ (2.31) $ (0.61) $ (0.48) $ (1.83) $ (0.53) $ (0.91) $ (0.65) $ (1.62) $ (5.23) $ (5.23) $ (3.70) $ (3.70) $ (5.94) $ (5.94)
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract]                            
Revenue $ 1,696,336 $ 1,587,331 $ 1,602,494 $ 1,360,723 $ 1,652,788 $ 1,583,352 $ 1,604,386 $ 1,320,826   $ 6,246,884   $ 6,161,352   $ 5,865,685
Operating expenses:                            
Direct operating expenses 650,495 624,526 607,095 614,434 635,789 654,163 630,015 584,069   2,496,550   2,504,036   2,381,647
Selling, general and administrative expenses 431,841 419,855 398,123 423,628 421,952 402,160 420,436 372,710   1,673,447   1,617,258   1,570,212
Corporate expenses 76,861 70,811 71,158 69,198 64,016 54,247 56,486 52,347   288,028   227,096   284,042
Depreciation and amortization 189,730 182,350 181,839 175,366 192,422 197,532 189,641 183,711   729,285   763,306   732,869
Impairment charges 37,651 0 0 0 7,614 0 0 0   37,651   7,614   15,364
Other operating income (expense) - net 968 42,118 1,917 3,124 (771) (6,490) 3,229 16,714   48,127   12,682   (16,710)
Operating income (loss) 310,726 331,907 346,196 81,221 330,224 268,760 311,037 144,703   1,070,050   1,054,724   864,841
Interest expense 400,930 388,210 385,867 374,016 368,397 369,233 358,950 369,666   1,549,023   1,466,246   1,533,341
Loss on marketable securities (4,580) 0 0 0 (4,827) 0 0 0   (4,580)   (4,827)   (6,490)
Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates 6,643 3,663 4,696 3,555 13,502 5,210 5,271 2,975   18,557   26,958   5,702
Loss on extinguishment of debt (239,556) 0 0 (15,167) 0 4,274 0 (5,721)   (254,723)   (1,447)   60,289
Other income (expense) - net 1,929 824 (1,397) (1,106) (5,370) 3,033 (4,517) 3,685   250   (3,169)   (13,834)
Loss before income taxes (325,768) (51,816) (36,372) (305,513) (34,868) (87,956) (47,159) (224,024)   (719,469)   (394,007)   (622,833)
Income tax benefit (128,986) (13,232) (8,663) (157,398) (3,468) (20,665) (9,184) (92,661)   (308,279)   (125,978)   (159,980)
Consolidated net loss (196,782) (38,584) (27,709) (148,115) (31,400) (67,291) (37,975) (131,363)   (411,190)   (268,029)   (462,853)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest (5,518) 11,977 11,316 (4,486) 11,627 6,765 15,204 469   13,289   34,065   16,236
Net loss attributable to the Company $ (191,264) $ (50,561) $ (39,025) $ (143,629) $ (43,027) $ (74,056) $ (53,179) $ (131,832)   $ (424,479)   $ (302,094)   $ (479,089)