Consent of Independent Public Accountants


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our report dated October 24,
1996 included in King World Productions, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended August 31, 1996 and to all references to our Firm
included in this registration statement.


/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


New York, New York
April 17, 1997