Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) - Carrying Amounts and Classification of Assets and Liabilities of VIE (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets:
Cash	$ 66,070	$ 13,478	$ 23,404	$ 11,067
Accounts receivable, net	84,149	70,047
Prepaid and other current assets	11,744	5,293
Total current assets	198,975	130,587
Property and equipment, net	191,448	143,621
Deferred loan costs, net	18,269	17,293
Broadcast licenses	936,806	838,982
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,778	2,256
Employee compensation and benefits	17,240	16,759
Accrued interest	13,649	12,703
Current portion of long-term debt	5,453	224
Total current liabilities	69,600	63,085
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,202,845	842,650
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Syndicated Program Film Rights Current [Member]
Assets:
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	11	42
Liabilities:
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	(11)	(42)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Syndicated Program Film Obligations Current [Member]
Assets:
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	(11)	(45)
Liabilities:
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	11	45
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Assets:
Cash	473	473
Accounts receivable, net	292	524
Prepaid and other current assets	6	7
Total current assets	782	1,046
Property and equipment, net	790	883
Deferred loan costs, net	225	174
Broadcast licenses	4,161	4,161
Other intangible assets, net	459	575
Total assets	6,417	6,839
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	32	14
Employee compensation and benefits	56	8
Accrued interest		2
Other accrued expenses	18	13
Accrued expenses due to Gray	1,276	651
Current portion of long-term debt	200	200
Total current liabilities	1,593	933
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,700	2,800
Other long-term liabilities	2,124	3,106
Total liabilities	6,417	6,839
Syndicated Program Film Rights Current [Member]
Assets:
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	2,900	7,656
Liabilities:
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	(2,900)	(7,656)
Syndicated Program Film Obligations Current [Member]
Assets:
Current portion of program broadcast rights, net	(3,148)	(9,707)
Liabilities:
Current portion of program broadcast obligations	$ 3,148	$ 9,707