Program Rights (Schedule of Future Payments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Program Rights [Abstract]
2013	$ 157,584
2014	141,276
2015	126,134
2016	82,379
2017	25,338
Thereafter	15,588
Program Rights Obligations, Total Future Payments Due	$ 548,299

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Future payments for program rights obligations due after the fifth year from the balance sheet date.

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Future payments for program rights obligations due within one year from the balance sheet date.

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Future payments for program rights obligations due within the fifth year from the balance sheet date.

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Future payments for program rights obligations due within the fourth year from the balance sheet date.

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Future payments for program rights obligations due within the third year from the balance sheet date.

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Future payments for program rights obligations due within the second year from the balance sheet date.

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Total future payments for program rights obligations due after the balance sheet date.

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