Note 8 - Intangible Assets and Related Accumulated Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Broadcast Licenses [Member] | ||
Gross | $ 1,392,561 | $ 1,168,325 |
Accumulated Amortization | (53,700) | (53,699) |
Net | 1,338,861 | 1,114,626 |
Goodwill Not Amortizable [Member] | ||
Gross | 485,597 | 423,236 |
Net | 485,597 | 423,236 |
Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization [Member] | ||
Accumulated Amortization | (53,700) | (53,699) |
Gross | 1,878,158 | 1,591,561 |
Net | 1,824,458 | 1,537,862 |
Network Affiliate [Member] | ||
Accumulated Amortization | (1,264) | (1,264) |
Gross | 1,264 | 1,264 |
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | ||
Accumulated Amortization | (41,075) | (33,416) |
Gross | 105,750 | 86,696 |
Other definite lived intangible assets | 64,675 | 53,280 |
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization [Member] | ||
Accumulated Amortization | (42,339) | (34,680) |
Gross | 107,014 | 87,960 |
Other definite lived intangible assets | 64,675 | 53,280 |
Accumulated Amortization | (96,039) | (88,379) |
Net | 1,338,861 | 1,114,626 |
Net | 485,597 | 423,236 |
Gross | 1,985,172 | 1,679,521 |
Net | $ 1,889,133 | $ 1,591,142 |