Share-Based Compensation (Restricted Share Units and Stock Option Fair Value) (Details) - $ / shares |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Weighted average fair value of RSUs | $ 58.81 | $ 47.91 | $ 38.28 |
| Fair value of stock options | $ 11.78 | $ 11.11 | $ 8.8 |
| Dividend yield | 1.70% | 1.80% | 1.90% |
| Expected volatility | 23.00% | 24.00% | 25.00% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 1.60% | 2.20% | 1.30% |
| Expected option life (in years) | 6 years | 6 years 6 months | 7 years |
| NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] | |||
| Weighted average fair value of RSUs | $ 59.37 | $ 48.04 | $ 37.79 |
| Fair value of stock options | $ 11.79 | $ 11.09 | $ 8.86 |
| Dividend yield | 1.70% | 1.80% | 1.90% |
| Expected volatility | 23.00% | 24.00% | 25.20% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 1.60% | 2.20% | 1.30% |
| Expected option life (in years) | 6 years | 6 years 6 months | 7 years |