DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, Litigation Settlement and Bresnan Cable Legal Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 09, 2013	Apr. 08, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Dec. 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
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