Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Basis of Presentation (Details)

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Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 29, 2017
Jun. 23, 2016
General business information          
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest $ 40 $ 40 $ 40    
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity 3,650       $ 2,650
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed $ 1 60 $ 39    
Severance Costs   9      
Inventory Write-down   $ 4      
CNR Home Shopping Co., Ltd.          
General business information          
Equity method investment, ownership percentage 49.00%        
HSN, Inc.          
General business information          
Remaining ownership interest acquired by parent       62.00%  
Ownership Percentage by Parent   100.00%      
Japan          
General business information          
Investment owned, percent of net assets 60.00%        
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners 40.00%        
QVC [Member] | Senior secured credit facility          
General business information          
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity $ 3,250       $ 2,250