Restructuring Charges (Rollforward) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	33 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring reserve rollforward
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	$ 35
Payments to settle restructuring reserves	(20)	(47)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	15	15
Operating Segments [Member] | Entertainment Segment [Member]
Restructuring reserve rollforward
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	25
Payments to settle restructuring reserves	(14)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	11	11
Operating Segments [Member] | Publishing Segment [Member]
Restructuring reserve rollforward
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	2
Payments to settle restructuring reserves	(2)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	0	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Local Broadcasting Segment [Member]
Restructuring reserve rollforward
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	7
Payments to settle restructuring reserves	(3)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	4	4
Corporate [Member]
Restructuring reserve rollforward
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	1
Payments to settle restructuring reserves	(1)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	$ 0	$ 0