EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the use of our reports dated January 27, 1999 appearing on page 21 of CBS Corporation's Form 10-K/A and page 55 of CBS Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, incorporated by reference in this registration statement of the Company and the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in this registration statement. /s/ KPMG LLP New York, New York November 3, 1999