v2.4.0.6
CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTOR ARRANGEMENTS AND COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure Abstract      
Letter of credit requirement $ 570 $ 570  
Rental Expense for office and broadcasting facilities 12,748 12,719 12,072
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]      
Total commitments 2013 80,619    
Total commitments 2014 55,583    
Total commitments 2015 38,494    
Total commitments 2016 33,176    
Total commitments 2017 9,871    
Thereafter 22,335    
Total 240,078    
Operating Leases
     
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]      
Total commitments 2013 12,717    
Total commitments 2014 11,594    
Total commitments 2015 10,365    
Total commitments 2016 8,938    
Total commitments 2017 7,643    
Thereafter 21,125    
Total 72,382    
Programming And Related Contracts
     
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]      
Total commitments 2013 67,902    
Total commitments 2014 43,989    
Total commitments 2015 28,129    
Total commitments 2016 24,238    
Total commitments 2017 2,228    
Thereafter 1,210    
Total $ 167,696