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Investments in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details)

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Investments in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (16,322) $ (5,205) $ (57,725) $ (31,962)  
Charter          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Property and equipment 277,000   277,000   $ 328,000
Customer relationships 754,000   754,000   721,000
Franchise fees 1,853,000   1,853,000   1,821,000
Trademarks 29,000   29,000   29,000
Goodwill 1,279,000   1,279,000   1,202,000
Debt (74,000)   (74,000)   (105,000)
Deferred income tax liability (709,000)   (709,000)   (698,000)
Total 3,409,000   3,409,000   $ 3,298,000
Excess basis amortization of debt and intangible assets 30,400 29,200 56,000 57,900  
Loss on dilution of investment in affiliate $ (16,300) $ (5,200) $ (57,700) $ (32,000)  
Charter | Customer relationships          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Remaining useful lives of customer relationships     9 years    
Charter | Property, Plant and Equipment          
Excess basis allocation within memo accounts          
Remaining useful lives of property and equipment     5 years