Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule

Commitments

(In thousands)	Payments due by period
	Total		Year 1		Years 2 - 3		Years 4 - 5		More than 5 years
Purchase obligations (1)	$	1,752,139	$	648,203	$	531,366	$	122,747	$	449,823
Total	$	1,752,139	$	648,203	$	531,366	$	122,747	$	449,823

(1) Purchase obligations consist primarily of program rights obligations, participations, residuals, and transmission and marketing commitments.