Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, and Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 25, 2011	Dec. 26, 2010
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Gross	$ 2,862,019	$ 2,836,960
Mastheads and trade names
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Gross	93,083	92,673
Television station FCC licenses
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Gross	255,304	255,304
Customer Relationships
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Gross	314,060	311,646
Accumulated Amortization	181,868	166,068
Other
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Gross	57,123	56,628
Accumulated Amortization	$ 30,742	$ 31,386