ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2013
Dec. 30, 2012
Dec. 25, 2011
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ (55,739)    
Net actuarial gain and amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 16,085    
Net other comprehensive income (loss) 16,085    
Ending balance (39,654) (55,739)  
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]      
Operating costs and expenses 219,237 205,249 198,709
Selling and administrative expenses 126,714 127,522 112,466
Total reclassifications for the period (16,085)    
Broadcasting [Member]
      
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]      
Operating costs and expenses 118,985 98,492 89,415
Publishing [Member]
      
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]      
Operating costs and expenses 100,973 107,289 109,557
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
      
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (55,739)    
Net actuarial gain and amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 16,085    
Net other comprehensive income (loss) 16,085    
Ending balance (39,654)    
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]      
Total reclassifications for the period (16,085)    
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member] | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to: [Member]
      
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Roll Forward]      
Net actuarial gain and amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 16,085    
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]      
Prior service cost and unrecognized loss (2,558) [1]    
Income tax expense 10,176    
Net actuarial (Gain) (23,703)    
Selling and administrative expenses 956    
Total reclassifications for the period (16,085)    
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member] | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to: [Member] | Broadcasting [Member]
      
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]      
Operating costs and expenses 439    
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member] | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to: [Member] | Publishing [Member]
      
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]      
Operating costs and expenses $ 1,163    
[1] These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost. See Note 3 “Employee Benefit Plans” for more information. Of the costs for the year ended December 29, 2013, $439 is included in broadcasting operating costs and expenses, $1,163 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $956 is included in selling and administrative expenses.