Note 1 - Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Carrying Amounts and Classification of Assets and Liabilities of VIE (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets:
Cash	$ 13,478	$ 11,067	$ 5,190	$ 5,431
Accounts receivable	70,047	62,472
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	7,656	7,463
Prepaid and other current assets	5,293	2,831
Total current assets	130,587	96,383
Property and equipment, net	143,621	135,138
Deferred loan costs, net	17,293	11,692
Broadcast licenses	838,982	819,188
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,256	2,379
Employee compensation and benefits	16,759	9,844
Accrued interest	12,703	10,214
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	2,467	5,422
Current portion of long-term debt	224
Total current liabilities	63,085	47,717
Long-term debt, less current portion	842,650	832,867
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Assets:
Cash	473
Accounts receivable	524
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	42
Prepaid and other current assets	7
Total current assets	1,046
Property and equipment, net	883
Deferred loan costs, net	174
Broadcast licenses	4,161
Other intangible assets, net	575
Total assets	6,839
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	14
Employee compensation and benefits	8
Accrued interest	2
Other accrued expenses	13
Accrued expenses due to Gray	651
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	45
Current portion of long-term debt	200
Total current liabilities	933
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,800
Other long-term liabilities	3,106
Total liabilities	$ 6,839