Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and temporary cash investments	$ 61,118	$ 8,309
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $3,055 and $3,693 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively)	149,584	144,992
Income tax receivable	31,629	37,921
Deferred income taxes	1,572	1,913
Short-term broadcast rights	7,571	7,408
Prepaid and other current assets	7,549	10,253
Total current assets	259,023	210,796
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land	40,617	39,404
Buildings and improvements	130,297	122,955
Broadcast equipment	336,870	354,459
Other	101,136	110,531
Advance payments on property, plant and equipment	3,209	4,269
Total property, plant and equipment	612,129	631,618
Less accumulated depreciation	(455,014)	(467,179)
Property, plant and equipment, net	157,115	164,439
Intangible assets, net	725,399	725,399
Goodwill	423,873	423,873
Other assets	46,195	65,883
Total assets	1,611,605	1,590,390
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	19,677	20,744
Accrued compensation and benefits	21,079	26,560
Short-term pension obligation	19,300	36,571
Income taxes payable	12,922	13,701
Accrued interest payable	10,378	10,405
Other accrued expenses	7,692	17,786
Short-term film obligations	6,190	7,928
Dividends Payable	5,189	0
Deferred revenue	3,435	3,505
Total current liabilities	105,862	137,200
Long-term debt	887,003	897,111
Deferred income taxes	244,361	206,765
Pension obligation	93,012	155,510
Other liabilities	14,164	23,162
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value. Authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued.
Common stock, $1.67 par value. Authorized 450,000,000 shares
Additional paid-in capital	918,226	915,014
Retained earnings (deficit)	(737,007)	(773,976)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(87,341)	(142,723)
Total shareholders' equity	267,203	170,642
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,611,605	1,590,390
Series A Common Stock
Common stock, $1.67 par value. Authorized 450,000,000 shares
Common stock	156,433	155,172
Series B Common Stock
Common stock, $1.67 par value. Authorized 450,000,000 shares
Common stock	$ 16,892	$ 17,155