BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (Level 3, Nonrecurring basis, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information
Fair Value	84,566
Broadcasting licenses
Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information
Fair Value	84,566
Discounted cash flow | Broadcasting licenses
Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information
Weighted average cost of capital (as a percent)	12.70%
Discounted cash flow | Broadcasting licenses | Minimum
Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information
Television advertising market CAGR (as a percent)	8.00%
Costs inflation, CAGR (as a percent)	6.00%
Cash flows period	2 years 9 months
Discounted cash flow | Broadcasting licenses | Maximum
Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information
Television advertising market CAGR (as a percent)	11.00%
Costs inflation, CAGR (as a percent)	12.00%
Cash flows period	5 years 9 months
Discounted cash flow | Broadcasting licenses | Weighted Average
Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information
Television advertising market CAGR (as a percent)	9.00%
Costs inflation, CAGR (as a percent)	9.00%
Cash flows period	4 years 3 months