Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash	$ 9,135	$ 5,431
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,265 and $1,051, respectively	56,203	64,487
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	9,919	9,815
Deferred tax asset	2,565	2,565
Prepaid and other current assets	3,337	2,393
Total current assets	81,159	84,691
Property and equipment, net	137,933	137,148
Deferred loan costs, net	10,830	12,334
Broadcast licenses	818,981	818,981
Goodwill	170,522	170,522
Other intangible assets, net	740	837
Investment in broadcasting company	13,599	13,599
Other	3,865	4,181
Total assets	1,237,629	1,242,293
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,186	5,609
Employee compensation and benefits	11,429	12,362
Accrued interest	17,445	7,831
Other accrued expenses	4,209	4,201
Federal and state income taxes	3,210	3,802
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	13,373	14,822
Acquisition related liabilities	255	899
Deferred revenue	4,728	4,197
Current portion of long-term debt	4,823	4,823
Total current liabilities	62,658	58,546
Long-term debt, less current portion	819,278	821,881
Program broadcast obligations, less current portion	1,190	1,358
Deferred income taxes	158,893	157,929
Long-term deferred revenue	1,216	1,754
Long-term accrued dividends	15,960	14,118
Accrued pension costs	20,378	18,624
Other	1,268	1,495
Total liabilities	1,080,841	1,075,705
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Preferred stock, no par value; cumulative; redeemable; designated 1.00 shares, issued and outstanding 0.33 and 0.39 shares, respectively ($32,795 and $39,307 aggregate liquidation value, respectively)	31,330	37,181
Stockholders' equity:
Accumulated deficit	(299,191)	(295,117)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax benefit	(7,988)	(7,988)
Total stockholders equity before treasury Stock	187,971	191,920
Total stockholders' equity	125,458	129,407
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,237,629	1,242,293
Common Class A
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, value	15,321	15,321
Total stockholders' equity	15,321	15,321
Common Class B
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, value	479,829	479,704
Total stockholders' equity	479,829	479,704
Class A Treasury Stock
Stockholders' equity:
Treasury stock, value	(22,398)	(22,398)
Total stockholders' equity	(22,398)	(22,398)
Class B Treasury Stock
Stockholders' equity:
Treasury stock, value	(40,115)	(40,115)
Total stockholders' equity	$ (40,115)	$ (40,115)