Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - LIN Television (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 3,599	$ 2,310
Total assets	60,380	10,688
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	46,604	7,815
Program rights	2,060	1,574
Total liabilities	5,440	2,490
Program obligations	1,967	1,884
LIN Television Corporation
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	3,599	2,310
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Total assets	60,380	10,688
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	46,604	7,815
Program rights	2,060	1,574
Total liabilities	5,440	2,490
Program obligations	$ 1,967	$ 1,884