ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	$ 1,694		$ 8,189
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	11,374		10,346
Total	16,719		15,442
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	12,853	[1]	20,343	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	1,694		7,178
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total	0		0
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0		1,011
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total	0		0
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0		0
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total	16,719		15,442
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	12,853	[1]	20,343	[1]
Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	5,345	[2]	5,096	[2]
Incentive Award Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	0	[2]	0	[2]
Incentive Award Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	0	[2]	0	[2]
Incentive Award Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	5,345	[2]	5,096	[2]
Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	11,374	[3]	10,346	[3]
Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	0	[3]	0	[3]
Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	0	[3]	0	[3]
Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	11,374	[3]	10,346	[3]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	192	[4]	7,178	[4]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	192	[4]	7,178	[4]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]
Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value			1,011	[4]
Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value			0	[4]
Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value			1,011	[4]
Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value			0	[4]
Mutual Funds [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	1,502	[4]
Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	1,502	[4]
Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0	[4]
Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	$ 0	[4]

[1] The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

[2] These balances are measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One. As of December 31, 2012, a third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

[3] Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One and an assessment of the probability that the employment agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. As of December 31, 2012, a third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. (See Note 10 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.) Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

[4] Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.