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Related Parties (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
National Amusements Inc. [Member]
         
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
NAI ownership of CBS Corp. Class A Common Stock (percentage) 79.00%   79.00%    
NAI ownership of CBS Corp. Class A and Class B Common Stock on a combined basis (percentage) 6.00%   6.00%    
Viacom Inc. [Member]
         
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Revenues from transactions with related party $ 70 $ 88 $ 134 $ 139  
Expenses from transactions with related party 3 4 9 10  
Receivables from Viacom Inc., current 123   123   102
Other assets (Receivables, noncurrent) from Viacom Inc. 157   157   198
Total amounts due from Viacom Inc. 280   280   300
Domestic and International Television Joint Ventures [Member]
         
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Revenues from transactions with related party $ 35 $ 30 $ 71 $ 63