Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, Litigation Settlement and Bresnan Cable Legal Matters (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 08, 2013	Apr. 09, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Litigation Settlement with DISH Network
Litigation Settlement [Abstract]
Cash proceeds from settlement received	$ 350,000
Litigation Settlement with DISH Network Pursuant to VOOM Litigation Agreement
Litigation Settlement [Abstract]
Cash settlement paid		525,000
Cash proceeds from settlement received			175,000
Pre-tax gain on litigation settlement	350,000			175,000
Cablevision and AMC Networks \| Litigation Settlement with DISH Network
Litigation Settlement [Abstract]
Cash settlement paid					700,000
AMC Networks \| Litigation Settlement with DISH Network Pursuant to VOOM Litigation Agreement
Litigation Settlement [Abstract]
Cash settlement paid		$ 175,000