EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
    We  consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement
of Jacor Communications, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated February 12, 1996,
except for Note 14, as to which the date is March 13, 1996, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements of Jacor  Communications, Inc. as of  December
31,  1995 and 1994 and for each of  the three years in the period ended December
31, 1995.  We also  consent  to the  reference to  our  firm under  the  caption
"Experts."
 
                                          COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
 
Cincinnati, Ohio
November 19, 1996