Program Rights and Obligations (Expected Amortization of Owned and Licensed Program Rights) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Predominantly Monetized Individually
2023	$ 88,280
2024	56,156
2025	36,587
Predominantly Monetized as a Group
2023	149,888
2024	90,913
2025	53,964
Predominantly Monetized Individually
2023	4,483
2024	2,279
2025	1,493
Predominantly Monetized as a Group
2023	395,510
2024	257,667
2025	$ 130,785

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