Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 3,884	$ 1,586
Amortization of pension net loss, net of tax of $170 and $78 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively	261	119
Comprehensive income	4,145	1,705
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	382
Comprehensive income attributable to LIN TV Corp. or LIN Television Corporation	$ 4,527	$ 1,705