Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 25, 2011 Non-binding letter of intent with The Columbus Dispatch for the possible printing of The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Kentucky Enquirer	Dec. 25, 2011 Disability-related retirement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated total special charges if a definitive agreement is reached with The Columbus Dispatch, maximum	$ 60
Estimated time period that a complete transition of operations could take if a definitive agreement is reached with The Columbus Dispatch	12 months
Expected charge in connection with the disability-related retirement of former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer		$ 16