Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets and Related Accumulated Amortization (Details) - USD ($) |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
---|---|---|
Accumulated Amortization | $ (110,071,000) | $ (104,505,000) |
Net | 1,492,379,000 | 1,340,305,000 |
Net | 571,708,000 | 485,318,000 |
Gross | 2,244,942,000 | 1,986,378,000 |
Net | 2,134,871,000 | 1,881,873,000 |
Net | 2,134,871,000 | 1,881,873,000 |
Network Affiliate [Member] | ||
Accumulated Amortization | (1,612,000) | (1,264,000) |
Gross | 5,264,000 | 1,264,000 |
Net | 3,652 | |
Other Intangible Assets [Member] | ||
Accumulated Amortization | (54,760,000) | (49,542,000) |
Gross | 121,892,000 | 105,792,000 |
Net | 67,132,000 | 56,250,000 |
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization [Member] | ||
Accumulated Amortization | (56,372,000) | (50,806,000) |
Gross | 127,156,000 | 107,056,000 |
Net | 70,784,000 | 56,250,000 |
Broadcast Licenses [Member] | ||
Gross | 1,546,078,000 | 1,394,004,000 |
Accumulated Amortization | (53,699,000) | (53,699,000) |
Net | 1,492,379,000 | 1,340,305,000 |
Goodwill Not Amortizable [Member] | ||
Gross | 571,708,000 | 485,318,000 |
Net | 571,708,000 | 485,318,000 |
Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization [Member] | ||
Accumulated Amortization | (53,699,000) | (53,699,000) |
Gross | 2,117,786,000 | 1,879,322,000 |
Net | $ 2,064,087,000 | $ 1,825,623,000 |