<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This Financial Data Schedule represents Consolidated Marcus 
Cable Company, L.P. and Subsidiaries as reflected in the 
Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 1997.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>    MARCUS CABLE COMPANY, L.P.
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