DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Bresnan Cable and Clearview Cinemas
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in connection with sale		$ 5,455
After tax gain (loss) recognized in connection with sale		$ 3,076
Compensation Related Claims
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operations, legal matter expense	$ 9,400
Statutory interest on legal matter of discontinued operations	8,400
Discontinued operations legal matter, aggregate expense, including statutory interest, net of taxes	$ 10,502