Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash	$ 43,320	$ 11,067
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $637 and $2,064, respectively	59,582	62,472
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	10,184	7,463
Deferred tax asset	12,550	12,550
Prepaid and other current assets	5,222	2,831
Total current assets	130,858	96,383
Property and equipment, net	135,269	135,138
Deferred loan costs, net	10,471	11,692
Broadcast licenses	820,516	819,188
Goodwill	170,522	170,522
Other intangible assets, net	597	637
Investment in broadcasting company	13,599	13,599
Other	3,497	2,629
Total assets	1,285,329	1,249,788
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,531	2,379
Employee compensation and benefits	12,705	9,844
Accrued interest	17,077	10,214
Accrued network programming fees	2,229	5,422
Other accrued expenses	4,874	5,083
Federal and state income taxes	1,312	1,911
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	12,301	9,648
Deferred revenue	2,606	3,216
Total current liabilities	54,635	47,717
Long-term debt	833,073	832,867
Program broadcast obligations, less current portion	1,617	356
Deferred income taxes	194,422	184,440
Long-term deferred revenue	101	450
Accrued pension costs	41,826	39,051
Other	869	972
Total liabilities	1,126,543	1,105,853
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 9)
Stockholders’ equity:
Accumulated deficit	(256,201)	(269,288)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax benefit	(20,170)	(20,170)
	221,743	206,636
Total stockholders’ equity	158,786	143,935
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,285,329	1,249,788
Common Class B [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	482,793	480,773
Common Class A [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	15,321	15,321
Class B Treasury Stock [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Treasury stock	(40,559)	(40,303)
Class A Treasury Stock [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Treasury stock	$ (22,398)	$ (22,398)