INCOME TAXES Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets:
Tax benefit of loss carry-forwards and other tax credits	$ 103,468	$ 133,258
Programming rights	2,211	3,189
Property, plant and equipment	3,088	3,494
Accrued expenses	3,922	4,087
Other	2,997	2,468
Gross deferred tax assets	115,686	146,496
Valuation allowance	(103,126)	(133,477)
Net deferred tax assets	12,560	13,019
Liabilities:
Broadcast licenses, trademarks and customer relationships	(21,979)	(24,789)
Property, plant and equipment	(293)	(166)
Programming rights	(5,123)	(6,211)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Payable On Distribution Of Reserves	(4,379)	0
Other	(920)	(169)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(32,694)	(31,335)
Net deferred income tax liability	(20,134)	(18,316)
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities	(22,545)	(21,280)
Net deferred income tax liability	(20,134)	(18,316)
Assets [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Net non-current deferred tax assets	2,411	2,964
Liabilities, Total [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities	(22,545)	(21,280)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Assets:
Valuation allowance	$ (103,126)	$ (133,477)	$ (110,920)