Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - LIN Television (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,539	$ 2,310
Total assets	10,375	10,688
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	7,812	7,815
Program rights	1,398	1,574
Total liabilities	2,454	2,721
Program obligations	1,584	1,884
LIN Television Corporation
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,539	$ 2,310
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000	1,000