Property, Plant And Equipment, Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Apr. 03, 2015
Stations
Amortization expense $ 62.9 $ 66.9  
Annual lease payments 2.6    
Executive Office Building And Data Administrative Service Center [Member]      
Disposal proceeds 34.3    
Executive Office Building [Member]      
Gain (loss) on disposal (0.2)    
Data and Administrative Service Center [Member]      
Gain (loss) on disposal 8.1    
Vertical Bridge Holdings [Member] | Broadcast Communication Tower Sites [Member]      
Disposal proceeds     369.0
Number of Property Plant and Equipment Sold     367
Vertical Bridge Holdings [Member] | Broadcast Communication Tower Sites [Member] | Maximum [Member]      
Disposal proceeds     $ 400.0
Number of Property Plant and Equipment Sold     411