Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash	$ 23,404	$ 11,067
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,848 and $2,064, respectively	61,934	62,472
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	2,272	7,463
Deferred tax asset	12,550	12,550
Prepaid and other current assets	3,527	2,831
Total current assets	103,687	96,383
Property and equipment, net	135,218	135,138
Deferred loan costs, net	10,883	11,692
Broadcast licenses	820,516	819,188
Goodwill	170,522	170,522
Other intangible assets, net	606	637
Investment in broadcasting company	13,599	13,599
Other	2,341	2,629
Total assets	1,257,372	1,249,788
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,791	2,379
Employee compensation and benefits	10,859	9,844
Accrued interest	11,387	10,214
Accrued network programming fees	2,260	5,422
Other accrued expenses	6,140	5,083
Federal and state income taxes	1,436	1,911
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	4,419	9,648
Deferred revenue	2,736	3,216
Total current liabilities	41,028	47,717
Long-term debt	833,004	832,867
Program broadcast obligations, less current portion	329	356
Deferred income taxes	189,625	184,440
Long-term deferred revenue	216	450
Accrued pension costs	40,752	39,051
Other	890	972
Total liabilities	1,105,844	1,105,853
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Stockholders’ equity:
Accumulated deficit	(263,274)	(269,288)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax benefit	(20,170)	(20,170)
	214,229	206,636
Total stockholders’ equity	151,528	143,935
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,257,372	1,249,788
Common Class B [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	482,352	480,773
Common Class A [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	15,321	15,321
Class B Treasury Stock [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Treasury stock	(40,303)	(40,303)
Class A Treasury Stock [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Treasury stock	$ (22,398)	$ (22,398)