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Segment Information (Adjusted EBITDA To Operating Income (Loss) And Consolidated Net Income) (Details)

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Segment Information (Adjusted EBITDA To Operating Income (Loss) And Consolidated Net Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Adjusted EBITDA $ 63,083 $ 48,977 $ 196,412 $ 164,322  
Stock-based compensation expense (6,109) (5,753) (19,392) (15,063)  
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets (8,734) (9,707) (27,339) (29,408)  
Loss on disposition of fixed assets (1,043) (720) (1,348) (1,208)  
Operating income 47,197 32,797 148,333 118,643  
Other expense, net (7,925) (8,098) (23,699) (24,469)  
Income before income taxes 39,272 24,699 124,634 94,174  
Income tax provision (14,968) (9,821) (48,083) (36,938)  
Net income 24,304 14,878 76,551 57,236 98,523
HSN [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Adjusted EBITDA 51,803 43,122 155,624 138,498  
Stock-based compensation expense (2,792) (4,057) (10,750) (10,098)  
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets (6,614) (7,601) (20,788) (22,749)  
Loss on disposition of fixed assets (1,043) (720) (1,148) (1,148)  
Operating income 41,354 30,744 122,938 104,503  
Cornerstone [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Adjusted EBITDA 11,280 5,855 40,788 25,824  
Stock-based compensation expense (3,317) (1,696) (8,642) (4,965)  
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets (2,120) (2,106) (6,551) (6,659)  
Loss on disposition of fixed assets     (200) (60)  
Operating income $ 5,843 $ 2,053 $ 25,395 $ 14,140