Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Television distribution rights, net | $ 134 | $ 183 | |
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| Television distribution rights | 2,288 | 2,279 | |
| Less accumulated amortization | (2,154) | (2,096) | |
| Television distribution rights, net | 134 | $ 183 | |
| Amortization | $ 50 | $ 47 | |
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