Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) - Television Distribution Rights [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Television distribution rights | $ 665 | $ 665 | $ 730 | ||
| Less accumulated amortization | (558) | (558) | (652) | ||
| Television distribution rights, net | 107 | 107 | $ 78 | ||
| Amortization | $ 18 | $ 39 | $ 50 | $ 141 | |
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