DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Bresnan Cable and Clearview Cinemas
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Pretax gain (loss) recognized in connection with sale	$ (735)
After tax gain (loss) recognized in connection with sale	(434)
Compensation Related Claims
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operations, legal matter expense		9,400
Statutory interest on legal matter of discontinued operations		8,400
Discontinued operations legal matter, aggregate expense, including statutory interest, net of taxes		$ 10,502

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