INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Intangible assets
Total cost	$ 298,104		$ 298,104		$ 258,426
Accumulated amortization	(33,666)		(33,666)		(31,739)
Amortization expense	2,510	2,023	4,867	4,040
Broadcasting licenses
Intangible assets
Cost - Indefinite-lived intangible assets	208,800		208,800		172,469
Trade names
Intangible assets
Cost - Indefinite-lived intangible assets	18,417		18,417		16,956
Cable network connections
Intangible assets
Cost - Finite-lived intangible assets	47,031		47,031		42,245
Accumulated amortization	(17,040)		(17,040)		(12,771)
Network affiliation agreements
Intangible assets
Cost - Finite-lived intangible assets	16,883		16,883		20,762
Accumulated amortization	(13,237)		(13,237)		(16,283)
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets
Cost - Finite-lived intangible assets	6,973		6,973		5,994
Accumulated amortization	$ (3,389)		$ (3,389)		$ (2,685)