SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                              --------------------

                                    FORM 10-Q

        (Mark One)

        [X]    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
               SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

               For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 1996

                                       OR

        [  ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
               SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

               For the Transition Period from _____ to _____

                         Commission file number 0-16265

                             EZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                    VIRGINIA                              54-0829355
         (State or other jurisdiction of               (I.R.S. Employer
         incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)

                10800 MAIN STREET

                FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA                            22030
    (Address of principal executive offices)              (Zip code)

                                    (703) 591-1000
                 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                      YES   *                             NO
                          ----                                ----
        Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                                                          Outstanding at
        Class of Common Stock                             July 31, 1996 
        ---------------------                             ---------------
        Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share    6,422,824 shares 
        Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share    2,677,897 shares





                             EZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                                      INDEX



Part I - Financial Information                                                 Page
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Item 1.        Financial Statements

                 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at

                 June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995                            3-4

                 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
                 Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995         5

                 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
                 Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995                          6

                 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements           7-9

Item 2.        Management's Discussion and Analysis of

               Financial Condition and Results of Operations                  10-12

Part II - Other Information
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Item 1.        Legal Proceedings                                                 13

Item 5.        Other Information                                                 13

Item 6.        Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                               14-22

Signatures                                                                       23
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Exhibit Index




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                          PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                             EZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                        (in thousands, except share data)




                                                            (UNAUDITED)
                                                             JUNE 30,     December 31,
ASSETS                                                        1996           1995
- - ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------- --------------

CURRENT ASSETS

                                                                         
  Cash                                                           $2,676        $33,275
  Accounts receivable, less allowance of $841 at June
  30, 1996                                                       21,103         16,678
     and $772 at December 31, 1995

  Trade receivables - barter                                      1,586            933
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets                       7,815          4,327
                                                           ------------- --------------
                                     TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS        33,180         55,213

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

   Land                                                           1,448          1,451
  Buildings and improvements                                      8,941          8,710
  Broadcast equipment                                            24,149         21,032
  Furniture and other equipment                                   8,850          9,936
  Construction in progress                                        2,077            249
                                                           ------------- --------------
                                                                 45,465         41,378

  Less accumulated depreciation                                  20,570         21,456
                                                           ------------- --------------
                                                                 24,895         19,922

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

   Goodwill and broadcast licenses                              183,134        132,730
   Purchased contracts and other                                  5,937          6,280
                                                           ------------- --------------
                                                                189,071        139,010

   Less accumulated amortization                                 17,003         15,896
                                                           ------------- --------------
                                                                172,068        123,114

OTHER ASSETS                                                      6,695          7,007
                                                           ------------- --------------




                                                               $236,838       $205,256
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


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                             EZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                        (in thousands, except share data)

 

                                                           (UNAUDITED)
                                                            JUNE 30,     December 31,

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                          1996           1995
- - ---------------------------------------------------------- -------------- -------------

CURRENT LIABILITIES

                                                                         
   Accounts payable                                               $3,457        $1,537
   Accrued expenses                                                1,571         2,144
   Accrued interest                                                2,156         1,643
   Deferred income                                                 1,699         1,203
   Other current liabilities                                         657           653
                                                           -------------- -------------
                                TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES          9,540         7,180

LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION                             177,387       148,833

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                              7,880         7,944

OTHER LIABILITIES                                                     16            16

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

   Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000
   shares, no

      shares issued and outstanding
   Class A Common stock, par value $.01 per share,
   authorized

      25,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding                       64            64
   6,422,824 shares

      at June 30, 1996 and 6,378,824 shares at December 31, 1995 Class B Common
   stock, par value $.01 per share,

   authorized                                                         27            27
      5,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 2,677,897
   shares

   Additional paid-in capital                                     38,765        38,194
   Retained earnings                                               3,159         2,998
                                                           -------------- -------------
                                                                  42,015        41,283
                                                           -------------- -------------
                                                                $236,838      $205,256

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 See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


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                             EZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                         (in thousands except per share data)


(UNAUDITED)

                                                Three months                Six months
                                               ended June 30,             ended June 30,

                                             -------------------        -------------------
                                              1996      1995             1996      1995
- - -------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------ --------- ---------
REVENUE

                                                                      

    Gross broadcasting revenue                $32,131   $25,157          $54,288   $43,861
    Less: agency commissions                    4,153     3,174            6,937     5,497
                                             --------- ---------        --------- ---------
    Net broadcasting revenue                   27,978    21,983           47,351    38,364
BROADCASTING EXPENSES                          17,841    14,026           32,201    26,158
                                             --------- ---------        --------- ---------
  STATION OPERATING INCOME BEFORE CORPORATE
    EXPENSES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

                                               10,137     7,957           15,150    12,206
Corporate expenses                                913       893            1,826     1,820
Depreciation and amortization                   2,150     1,688            4,292     3,277
                                             --------- ---------        --------- ---------
                           OPERATING INCOME     7,074     5,376            9,032     7,109
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

    Interest expense                          (5,595)   (2,751)          (9,634)   (5,343)
    Other income and expenses, net              (190)      (79)             (41)     (278)
                                             --------- ---------        --------- ---------
                                              (5,785)   (2,830)          (9,675)   (5,621)

                 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES     1,289     2,546            (643)     1,488
Federal and state income tax (benefit)          (241)     1,119            (804)       654
expense

                                             --------- ---------        --------- ---------

                                 NET INCOME    $1,530    $1,427             $161      $834
                                             ========= =========        ========= =========

                NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE     $0.17     $0.16            $0.02     $0.09
                                             ========= =========        ========= =========

Weighted average common shares outstanding      9,091     9,025            9,074     9,004
                                             ========= =========        ========= =========







See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                             EZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                 (in thousands)

(UNAUDITED)


                                                            Six months ended June 30,
                                                              1996           1995

- - ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------- --------------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                                                                   
  Net income                                                       $161           $834
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used
in)

    provided by operating activities:

      Depreciation and amortization                               4,292          3,277
      Other charges not affecting cash                              350            534
      Net changes in operating assets and liabilities           (6,620)        (4,288)
                                                           ------------- --------------
                           NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY

                                     OPERATING ACTIVITIES       (1,817)            357
INVESTING ACTIVITIES

  Proceeds from sale of radio station                                           21,250
  Purchases of radio stations                                  (54,000)       (16,250)
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net               (2,113)        (1,008)
  Proceeds from notes receivable                                                 3,004
  Other, net                                                    (1,241)          (371)
                                                           ------------- --------------
                           NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY

                                     INVESTING ACTIVITIES      (57,354)          6,625
FINANCING ACTIVITIES

  Issuance of notes payable                                      16,800
  Repayments of notes payable                                   (3,800)
  Proceeds from long-term debt                                   17,500         20,000
  Principal payments on long-term debt                          (2,500)       (29,225)
  Proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options              572          1,053
                                                           ------------- --------------
                           NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)

                                     FINANCING ACTIVITIES        28,572        (8,172)

                                                           ------------- --------------

                                         DECREASE IN CASH      (30,599)        (1,190)
                              CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD        33,275          2,723

                                                           ------------- --------------
                                    CASH AT END OF PERIOD        $2,676         $1,533

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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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                             EZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                  JUNE 30, 1996

                                   (UNAUDITED)

NOTE A -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and
Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all 
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary 
for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the 
six-month period ended June 30, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the 
results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1996. For 
further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and 
footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders 
and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995.

NOTE B -- ACQUISITIONS OF RADIO STATIONS

        In March 1995, the Company acquired the assets of stations KBEQ AM/FM
Kansas City, Missouri for approximately $7,650,000. The purchase price of the
acquisition was funded from borrowings under the Company's former Credit
Facility. Concurrently with the execution of the agreement to acquire KBEQ
AM/FM, the Company also entered into an option and asset purchase agreement 
with an unrelated party to acquire station KFKF-FM Kansas City (the "Kansas 
City Acquisition"). Upon the consummation of the acquisition of KBEQ AM/FM, the
Company entered into a Time Brokerage Agreement ("TBA") with the owner of KFKF
for them to program and market KBEQ AM/FM. In August 1995, the Company elected
to exercise its option to acquire KFKF-FM. The KFKF-FM option and asset 
purchase agreement provided for an aggregate purchase price of $28,000,000, 
of which $15,000,000 was paid in connection with the closing of the Kansas City
Acquisition, which occurred in January 1996, and $13,000,000 was financed
through the Company's issuance of two promissory notes to the seller of the
station due in December 1996 and January 1997 (the "Kansas City Notes"). The
Kansas City Notes bear interest at 8.49%. The $15,000,000 paid at closing was
provided from proceeds from the Company's November 1995 issuance of 
$150,000,000 of 9.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 (the "Notes").

        In March 1996, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the
assets of station KYCW-FM Seattle for $26,000,000. At the same time, the 
Company began programming and marketing the station pursuant to a TBA. The 
purchase price of the acquisition, which was consummated in May 1996, was 
funded from borrowings under the Company's Credit Facility.

        In April 1996, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the
assets of stations KEZK-FM and KFNS-AM St. Louis for $48,000,000. At the same
time, the Company began programming and marketing the stations pursuant to a
TBA. The purchase price of the acquisition, which was consummated in July 1996,
was funded from borrowings under the Company's Credit Facility.

        The above acquisitions have been accounted for by the purchase method 
of accounting. The purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired 
based on their fair values at the date of the acquisition. The excess of the 
purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired has 
been recorded as goodwill and broadcast licenses.

        In March 1996, the Company entered into an asset exchange agreement 
with an unrelated party, whereby the Company agreed to exchange stations 
WEZB-FM, WRNO-FM and WBYU-AM New Orleans 

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for stations KBKS-FM (formerly KCIN-FM) and KRPM-AM Seattle. At the same time, 
both parties began programming and marketing the stations pursuant to separate 
TBA's. The consummation of the exchange, which is expected in late 1996, is 
subject to the consent of the Federal Communications Commission and will be 
accounted for as a non-monetary exchange of similar productive assets; 
therefore no gain or loss will be recorded for financial reporting purposes.

        The operating results of the acquisitions of WBYU-AM, KBEQ
AM/FM/KFKF-FM, KYCW-FM, KBKS-FM and KEZK-FM/KFNS-AM are included in the
Company's consolidated results of operations since February 1995, January 
1996, March 1996, March 1996, and April 1996, respectively. The following 
unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated results of operations 
as if the acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented, 
and, after giving effect to certain adjustments, including the elimination of 
certain expenses, and the inclusion of depreciation and amortization of assets 
acquired and interest expense on the acquisition debt. These pro forma results 
have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be 
indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made as of 
those dates or results which may occur in the future (in thousands, except 
per share data).

                                                  Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                  ------------------------
                                                    1996           1995
                                                    ----           ----    
                                                        (Unaudited)

Net broadcasting revenue                           $49,399       $48,030
Net loss                                            (2,025)         (992)
Loss per common share:

Net loss per common share                       $    (0.22)   $    (0.11)


NOTE C -- INCOME TAXES

        In March 1996, the IRS approved the Company's request to change (for 
tax purposes) its method of accounting for broadcast licenses. This change 
will allow the Company to recognize certain tax benefits through 2001.

NOTE D -- RECLASSIFICATIONS

        Certain 1995 amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.

ITEM    2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
           RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

        The Company's net broadcasting revenue was $27,978,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 1996, an increase of 27% from $21,983,000 for the same
period in 1995. Net broadcasting revenue was $47,351,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1996, an increase of 23% from $38,364,000 for the same period 
in 1995. The increase was attributed to the acquisition of stations KBEQ 
AM/FM and KFKF-FM Kansas City (which were acquired in January 1996), stations 
KYCW-FM and KBKS AM/FM Seattle (which the Company began programming and 
marketing pursuant to Local Marketing Agreements "LMAs" in March 1996) and 
to stations KEZK-FM and KFNS-AM St. Louis (which the Company began programming 
and marketing pursuant to and LMA in April 1996). In addition, the Company 
attributes its growth to excellent results from KZOK-FM Seattle, both of its 
Charlotte properties, both of its Philadelphia properties and to the continued 
growth in advertising revenue in each of the Company's markets.

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        Broadcast cash flow (defined as station operating income before
corporate expenses and depreciation and amortization) was $10,137,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 1996, an increase of 27% from $7,957,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 1995. Broadcast cash flow was $15,150,000 for the
six months ended June 30, 1996, an increase of 24% from $12,206,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1995. The increases were attributed to the factors
affecting net revenue previously noted. Second quarter increases in broadcast
cash flow have been negatively impacted by a higher level of promotional
spending related to the format change of station KBKS-FM Seattle.

        On a same station basis (pro forma assuming that all acquisitions had
occurred at the beginning of 1995), the Company's net revenue increased 2% and
7% for the three months and the six months ended June 30, 1996, respectively. 
On a same station basis, broadcast cash flow increased 1% and 5%, 
respectively, for those same periods.

        Corporate expenses were $913,000 for the three months ended June 30,
1996, an increase of 2% for the same period in 1995. Corporate expenses were
$1,826,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996, consistent with the same
period in 1995.

        Depreciation and amortization were $2,150,000 for the three months 
ended June 30, 1996, an increase of 27% from $1,688,000 for the same period 
in 1995. Depreciation and amortization expense was $4,292,000 for the six 
months ended June 30, 1996, an increase of 31% from $3,277,000 for the same 
period in 1995. This increase was primarily attributed to the increase in 
depreciable and amortizable assets resulting from recent acquisitions of 
radio stations in New Orleans, Kansas City and Seattle, as well as costs 
associated with the Company's November 1995 issuance of $150,000,000 of 9.75% 
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 (the "Notes").

        Interest expense was $5,595,000 and $2,751,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Interest expense was $9,634,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1996, an increase of 80% from $5,343,000 for the
six months ended June 30, 1995. This increase was due to an increase in the
aggregate amount of debt outstanding during the respective periods resulting
from the acquisitions previously noted and the Notes issuance. The increase is
also attributed to a higher weighted average interest rate in 1996.

        The Company reported net income of $1,530,000 ($0.17 per share) and
$1,427,000 ($0.16 per share) for the three months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. The Company reported net income of $161,000 ($0.02 per share) and
$834,000 ($0.09 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. The increase in net income for the second quarter of 1996 and the
decrease in net income for the six months ended June 30, 1996, were the result
of higher broadcast cash flow and a tax benefit resulting from a favorable IRS
ruling, which were mitigated by higher depreciation, amortization and interest
expense resulting from the Company's recent station acquisitions in Kansas City
and Seattle and the issuance of the Notes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The Company's liquidity needs arise from its debt service, working
capital and capital expenditure requirements. Historically, the Company has met
its liquidity needs with internally generated funds and has financed the
acquisition of radio broadcasting properties with bank borrowings and proceeds
from the sale of the Company's securities. Cash flow used in operating
activities was $1,817,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996. Cash flow
provided by operating activities was $357,000 for the same period in 1995. The
decrease for the six months ended June 30, 1996 was principally the result of
higher levels of receivables, caused by higher net revenue, increased prepaid
expenses resulting from acquisition deposits, partially offset by increased
accounts payable and accrued interest.

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        During the six months ended June 30, 1996, the Company made net capital
expenditures totaling $2,113,000 compared to $1,008,000 for the same period in
1995. During 1996, the Company incurred costs of $1,439,000 to construct a new
office and studio facility for its Sacramento properties. The total cost of this
project will be approximately $3,400,000 and will be completed in the third
quarter of 1996. Total costs incurred to date with respect to this project
totaled $2,107,000 at June 30, 1996. The Company expects maintenance capital
expenditures for its radio station group to be less than $1,000,000 for the year
ended December 31, 1996 and expects to incur additional acquisition-related
capital expenditures totaling approximately $3,500,000 through 1997 to upgrade
and/or consolidate its operations in Sacramento, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

        Between January 1995 and June 1996, the Company borrowed an aggregate 
of $32,500,000 under various credit facilities to finance in part the 
acquisitions of KBEQ AM/FM, WRNO and KYCW. Net proceeds from the sale of 
the Notes were used to repay in full all amounts outstanding under the 
Company's $135,000,000 Credit Facility (the "Former Credit Facility"). 
Concurrent with the sale of the Notes, the Company entered into a new 
$125,000,000 Credit Facility, of which $15,500,000 was outstanding as of 
June 30, 1996. At June 30, 1996, total long-term debt outstanding was 
$177,387,000, which consisted of indebtedness related to the Notes, amounts 
outstanding under the Credit Facility, as well as the Kansas City Notes. 
The current maximum borrowing amount available under the Credit Facility 
is $109,500,000. The Company expects that cash flow from operating activities 
in fiscal 1996 will be sufficient to fund all debt service costs and capital 
expenditure requirements. In addition, the Company's Credit Facility permits 
the Company to incur an additional $50,000,000 of debt as long as the Company 
remains in compliance with certain covenants after incurring such debt.

        Both the Indenture governing the Notes and the Credit Facility contain
certain financial and operational covenants and other restrictions with which
the Company must comply, including among others, restrictions on the payment of
dividends, limitations on making capital expenditures, incurring additional
indebtedness, redeeming or repurchasing capital stock of the Company,
restrictions on the use of borrowings, requirements to maintain certain
financial ratios and limitations on acquisitions and dispositions of stations 
in certain circumstances. The Company is in compliance with such covenants and
restrictions.

                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

        On January 31, 1996, EZ New Orleans, Inc. filed an application for the
renewal of the license of WEZB-FM in New Orleans, Louisiana with the Federal
Communications Commission. A petition to deny the application dated April 25,
1996, has been filed. The petition alleges, among other things, that the
licensee has presented indecent and obscene programming and improperly
maintained the station's public inspection file; it also contends that the
licensee is not qualified to do business in New Orleans. On May 1, 1996, an
informal objection was filed against the WEZB-FM renewal application. The
informal objection also alleges that the licensee has presented indecent and
obscene programming. The licensee's opposition to the petition to deny is due
May 28, 1996. The licensee will address the concerns set forth in the informal
objection at the same time. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of 
this matter at this time, the Company believes that the petition to deny and 
the informal objection will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. 
There can be no assurance, however, that the renewal application will be 
granted.

ITEM 5.        OTHER INFORMATION.

        The Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger
Agreement"), dated as of August 5, 1996, with American Radio Systems
Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("American"), pursuant to which the Company
proposes to merge with and into American, with American as the surviving
corporation. Pursuant to the merger, each outstanding share of EZ Common Stock
will be 

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exchanged for 0.9 shares of American Class A Common Stock and $11.75
cash consideration. Consummation of the merger is conditioned upon, among other
things, receipt of the approval of the shareholders of the Company and American
and the approval of governmental authorities. The Company anticipates that the
closing of the merger will take place during the first or second quarter of
fiscal 1997. A copy of the Merger Agreement is attached as Exhibit 2.06 to this
Form 10-Q.

        In connection with the proposed merger, two of the Company's principal
shareholders, Arthur Kellar, Chairman of the Company, and Alan Box, President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, entered into a voting agreement 
(the "EZ Voting Agreement"), dated as of August 5, 1996, with American, 
pursuant to which Messrs. Kellar and Box have each agreed to vote the 
outstanding shares of EZ Common Stock held by him in favor of the merger 
at the meeting of EZ shareholders to be held for such purpose. A copy of 
the EZ Voting Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.49 to this Form 10-Q. In 
addition, the Company entered into a voting agreement (the "American Voting 
Agreement"), dated as of August 5, 1996, with two of American's principal 
shareholders, Steven B. Dodge and Thomas H. Stoner, pursuant to which Messrs. 
Dodge and Stoner have each agreed to vote the outstanding shares of American 
Common Stock held by him

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in favor of the merger at the meeting of American shareholders to be held for
such purpose. A copy of the American Voting Agreement is attached as Exhibit
10.50 to this Form 10-Q.

ITEM 6.        EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

        (a)    The following exhibits are filed herewith:


Exhibit
Number                               Exhibit Title
- - ------                               -------------

2.01        --     Asset Purchase Agreement dated February 21, 1992 by and 
                   between Professional Broadcasting, Incorporated, a 
                   wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("PBI"), and 
                   Sundance Broadcasting of Wisconsin, Inc. (Phoenix sale)(2)

2.02        --     Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 29, 1992 by and among 
                   PBI and Phalen & Associates, Inc. (Jacksonville sale)(2)

2.03        --     Asset Exchange Agreement dated October 15, 1992 between the
                   Company and WSOC Radio, Inc. (Miami/Charlotte Exchange)(2)

2.04        --     Asset Sale Agreement dated June 30, 1989 by and between PBI 
                   and Americom Las Vegas (Las Vegas sale)(2)

2.05        --     Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 27, 1993, by
                   and between KYLO Radio, Inc., the Company and Syndicated
                   Communications Venture Partners II, L.P. relating to KQBR-FM,
                   Davis, California (Sacramento Sale)(8)

2.06        --     Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 5, 1996, by
                   and between the Company and American Radio Systems 
                   Corporation* 

3.01        --     The Company's Amended and Restated Articles of 
                   Incorporation(2)

3.02        --     The Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws(2)

4.01        --     Revised specimen certificate for Class A Common Stock(2)

4.02        --     Revised specimen certificate for Class B Common Stock(2)

4.03        --     Indenture, dated as of November 1, 1986, between the Company
                   and Crestar Bank, as successor Trustee(2)


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Exhibit
Number                               Exhibit Title
- - -------                              -------------   

4.04        --   Indenture, dated as of November 21, 1995, between the
                 Company and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as
                 Trustee(15)

10.01       --   1993 Equity Incentive Plan of the Company(2)

10.02       --   Form of Stock Option Agreement of the Company(3)

10.03       --   Form of Stock Option Exercise Agreement of the Company(3)

10.04       --   The Company's Savings and Security Plan(2)

10.05       --   Credit Agreement, dated as of July 29, 1992, between the
                 Company, PBI, The Chase Manhattan Bank (National
                 Association), The Bank of California, N.A. and Society
                 National Bank, as amended (the "1992 Credit Facility")(2)

10.06       --   Stock Purchase Agreement dated October 9, 1992 by and
                 among PBI, Miklos Benedek and KYLO Radio, Inc. (Sacramento
                 purchase)(9)

10.07       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated as of January 1, 1993 by
                 and between the Company, as Time Broker, Pittsburgh
                 Partners, L.P., as Licensee, and Signature Broadcasting
                 Partners, L.P., as Guarantor, relating to the broadcast time
                 of WMXP-FM, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh LMA)(2)

10.08       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January 1, 1993 by
                 and among the Company, Pittsburgh Partners, L.P. and
                 Signature Broadcasting Partners, Ltd (Pittsburgh
                 purchase)(10)

10.10       --   Employment Agreement between the Company and Arthur C.
                 Kellar dated as of June 8, 1993 (the "Kellar Employment
                 Agreement")(2)

10.11       --   Employment Agreement between the Company and Alan L. Box
                 dated as of June 8, 1993 (the "Box Employment Agreement)(2)

10.12       --   Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into by the Company
                 with each of its directors and executive officers(2)

10.13       --   Amendment No. 3, dated as of July 12, 1993, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(2)


                                        13




Exhibit
Number                               Exhibit Title
- - ------                               -------------

10.14       --   Amendment No. 4, dated as of August 10, 1993, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(2)

10.15       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 1993, by and
                 between PBI and Pacific and Southern Company, Inc. relating
                 to KUSA-AM and KSD-FM, St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis
                 purchase)(4)

10.16       --   Local Marketing Agreement dated September 29, 1993, by
                 and between PBI and Pacific and Southern Company, Inc.
                 relating to KUSA-AM and KSD-FM, St. Louis, Missouri (St.
                 Louis LMA)(4)

10.17       --   Agreement of Sale dated October 4, 1993, by and between
                 PBI and Nationwide Communications Inc. relating to KNCI-FM,
                 Sacramento, California (Sacramento purchase)(4)

10.18       --   Sales and Services Agreement dated October 4, 1993, by
                 and between PBI and Nationwide Communications Inc. relating
                 to KNCI-FM, Sacramento, California (Sacramento services
                 agreement)(4)

10.20       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated November 10, 1993, by and
                 between KYLO Radio, Inc. and Syndicated Communications
                 Venture Partners II, L.P. relating to KQBR-FM, Davis,
                 California (Sacramento LMA)(4)

10.21       --   Amendment No. 5, dated as of December 17, 1993, to the
                 1992 Credit Facility(5)

10.22       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 7, 1994 by and
                 between PBI and CLG Media, Inc. of Seattle, and CLG Media,
                 Inc., relating to KZOK-FM, Seattle, Washington (Seattle
                 purchase)(6)

10.23       --   Amendment No. 6, dated as of April 12, 1994, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(6)

10.24       --   Amendment No. 7, dated as of April 20, 1994, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(6)

                                        14 




Exhibit
Number                               Exhibit Title
- - -------                              -------------

10.25       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 6, 1994, by and
                 between PBI and Tak Communications, Inc. relating to
                 WUSL-FM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and WTPX-FM, Ft.
                 Lauderdale, Florida(6)

10.26       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated as of May 6, 1994, by and
                 between PBI, as Broker, and Tak Communications, Inc., as
                 Debtor-in-Possession ("Licensee") relating to the broadcast
                 time of WUSL-FM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia
                 LMA)(6)

10.27       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated as of May 6, 1994, by and
                 between PBI, as Broker, and Tak Communications, Inc., as
                 Debtor-in-Possession ("Licensee") relating to the broadcast
                 time of WTPX-FM, Miami, Florida (Miami LMA)(6)

10.28       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of August 2, 1994, by
                 and between PBI and the Seventies Broadcasting Corporation
                 relating to WTPX-FM, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale (Miami/Ft.
                 Lauderdale sale)(1)

10.29       --   Amendment No.8, dated as of August 9, 1994, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(11)

10.30       --   Credit Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1994, between
                 the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and The Chase
                 Manhattan Bank (National Association), individually and as
                 agent for other banks (the "1994 Credit Facility")(12)

10.31       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of November 28, 1994,
                 by and between PBI and Radio Vanderbilt, Inc. relating to
                 WBYU-AM, New Orleans, Louisiana (WBYU purchase)(13)

10.32       --   Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 15, 1994, to the
                 1994 Credit Facility(13)

10.33       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of December 19, 1994,
                 by and between PBI and Radio WRNO-FM, Inc. relating to
                 WRNO-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana (WRNO purchase)(13)

                                       15        




Exhibit
Number                               Exhibit Title
- - -------                              -------------  

10.34       --   Local Marketing Agreement dated as of December 19, 1994,
                 by and between PBI and Radio WRNO-FM, Inc. relating to
                 WRNO-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana (WRNO LMA)(13)

10.35       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January 6, 1995, by
                 and among PBI and Noble Broadcast of Kansas City, Inc.
                 relating to KBEQ AM/FM, Kansas City, Missouri (KBEQ
                 purchase)(13)

10.36       --   Option and Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January
                 6, 1995, by and among PBI and the Company, and KFKF
                 Broadcasting, Inc. and Intracoastal Broadcasting, Inc.
                 relating to KFKF-FM, Kansas City, Missouri (KFKF
                 purchase)(13)

10.37       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated as of March 10, 1995, by
                 and between PBI and KFKF Broadcasting, Inc. relating to KBEQ
                 AM/FM (Kansas City LMA)(13)

10.38       --   KFKF Option Agreement dated as of January 6, 1995, by and
                 among PBI, the Company, KFKF Broadcasting, Inc. and
                 Intracoastal Broadcasting, Inc. as amended (KFKF Option)(14)

10.39       --   Amendment No.1, dated as of June 1, 1995, to the Kellar
                 Employment Agreement(14)

10.40       --   Amendment No.1, dated as of June 1, 1995, to the Box
                 Employment Agreement(14)

10.41       --   Credit Agreement, dated as of November 20, 1995, between
                 the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Chase
                 Manhattan Bank (National Association), individually and as
                 agent for other banks (the "1995 Credit Facility")(15)

10.42       --   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 7, 1996 by
                 and between PBI and Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of
                 Washington relating to KYCW-FM (KYCW purchase)(15)

10.43       --   Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as
                 of March 15, 1996, by and between PBI and Infinity
                 Broadcasting Corporation of Washington related to
                 KYCW-FM(15)

                                        16




Exhibit
Number                               Exhibit Title
- - ------                               -------------    

10.44       --   Asset Exchange Agreement, dates as of March 31, 1996, by
                 and between PBI and EZ New Orleans, Inc. and Heritage Media,
                 Inc. ("HMI") relating to WEZB-FM, WRNO-FM, WBYU-AM, KCIN-FM
                 and KRPM-AM (the New Orleans/Seattle Exchange)(16)

10.45       --   Time Brokerage Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1996, by
                 and between EZ New Orleans, Inc. and HMI relating to
                 WEZB-FM, WRNO-FM and WBYU-AM (the New Orleans TBA)(16)

10.46       --   Time Brokerage Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1996, by
                 and between HMI and PBI relating to KCIN-FM and KRPM-AM (the
                 KCIN/KRPM TBA)(16)

10.47       --   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 5, 1996, by
                 and among Par Broadcasting Company, Inc. and PBI, relating
                 to KEZK-FM and KFNS-AM, St. Louis (KEZK purchase)(16)

10.48       --   Time Brokerage Agreement, dated as April 5, 1996, by and
                 between PBI and Par Broadcasting Company, Inc., relating to
                 KEZK-FM and KFNS-AM, St. Louis (KEZK TBA)(16)

10.49       --   EZ Voting Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1996, by and
                 among Arthur Kellar, Alan Box and American Radio Systems
                 Corporation*

10.50       --   American Voting Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1996, by
                 and among Steven B. Dodge, Thomas H. Stoner and the 
                 Company*

19.02       --   The Company's 1993 Annual Report to Shareholders(7)

19.03       --   The Company's Proxy Statement dated March 31, 1995 and
                 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March
                 31, 1995(13)

19.04       --   The Company's 1994 Annual Report to Shareholders(13)

19.05       --   The Company's Proxy Statement dated March 29, 1996 and
                 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March
                 29, 1996(15)

19.06       --   The Company's 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders(15)

23.01       --   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors(15)

24.01       --   Powers of Attorney
- - -------------
* Filed herewith.

(1)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82392)
       originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 
       August 3, 1994.

                                        17



(2)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-64226)
       originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 10,
       1993, as amended ("1993 S-1").

(3)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1993 (File
       No. 0-16265) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
       on September 17, 1993, as amended.

(4)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993
       (File No. 0-16265) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange
       Commission on November 15, 1993, as amended.

(5)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 8-K as of February 10, 1994 (File No. 0-16265) originally
       filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 1994.

(6)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1994 (File
       No. 0-16265) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
       on May 13, 1994.

(7)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 10-K as of December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-16265) originally
       filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1994.

(8)    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 in the September 30, 1993 
       Form 10-Q.

(9)    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.05 in the 1993 S-1.

(10)   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.06 in the 1993 S-1.

(11)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 8-K as of August 23, 1994 (File No. 0-16265) originally filed with
       the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 1994.

(12)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 8-K as of October 12, 1994 (File No. 0-16265) originally filed with
       the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 27, 1994.

(13)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 10-K as of December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-16265) originally filed
       with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1995.

(14)   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.01 in the Company's Registration
       Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 33-98450) originally filed with the
       Securities and Exchange Commission on October 20, 1995, as amended ("1995
       S-3").

(15)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 10-K as of December 31, 1995 (File No. 0-16265) originally filed
       with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 1996.

(16)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996 (File No.
       0-16265) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
       May 15, 1996.

                                        18



       (b)  Reports on Form 8-K filed in the second quarter of 1996:
               Form 8-K dated May 22, 1996

                 Item 2.   Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. Acquisition of
                           KYCW-FM Seattle, Washington.
                 Item 7.   Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
                           and Exhibits.  Acquisition of KYCW-FM Seattle,
                           Washington.



                                        19




                                    SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:    August 14, 1996                         EZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

                                                  By: Ronald H. Peele, Jr.
                                                    --------------------
                                                     Ronald H. Peele, Jr.
                                                     Chief Financial Officer and
                                                     Chief Accounting Officer



                                EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 
  NO.                            DESCRIPTION
- - -------                          -----------

2.01        --     Asset Purchase Agreement dated February 21, 1992 by and 
                   between Professional Broadcasting, Incorporated, a 
                   wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("PBI"), and 
                   Sundance Broadcasting of Wisconsin, Inc. (Phoenix sale)(2)

2.02        --     Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 29, 1992 by and among 
                   PBI and Phalen & Associates, Inc. (Jacksonville sale)(2)

2.03        --     Asset Exchange Agreement dated October 15, 1992 between the
                   Company and WSOC Radio, Inc. (Miami/Charlotte Exchange)(2)

2.04        --     Asset Sale Agreement dated June 30, 1989 by and between PBI 
                   and Americom Las Vegas (Las Vegas sale)(2)

2.05        --     Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 27, 1993, by
                   and between KYLO Radio, Inc., the Company and Syndicated
                   Communications Venture Partners II, L.P. relating to KQBR-FM,
                   Davis, California (Sacramento Sale)(8)

2.06        --     Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 5, 1996, by
                   and between the Company and American Radio Systems 
                   Corporation* 

3.01        --     The Company's Amended and Restated Articles of 
                   Incorporation(2)

3.02        --     The Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws(2)

4.01        --     Revised specimen certificate for Class A Common Stock(2)

4.02        --     Revised specimen certificate for Class B Common Stock(2)

4.03        --     Indenture, dated as of November 1, 1986, between the Company
                   and Crestar Bank, as successor Trustee(2)




                                EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 
  NO.                            DESCRIPTION
- - -------                          -----------


4.04        --   Indenture, dated as of November 21, 1995, between the
                 Company and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as
                 Trustee(15)

10.01       --   1993 Equity Incentive Plan of the Company(2)

10.02       --   Form of Stock Option Agreement of the Company(3)

10.03       --   Form of Stock Option Exercise Agreement of the Company(3)

10.04       --   The Company's Savings and Security Plan(2)

10.05       --   Credit Agreement, dated as of July 29, 1992, between the
                 Company, PBI, The Chase Manhattan Bank (National
                 Association), The Bank of California, N.A. and Society
                 National Bank, as amended (the "1992 Credit Facility")(2)

10.06       --   Stock Purchase Agreement dated October 9, 1992 by and
                 among PBI, Miklos Benedek and KYLO Radio, Inc. (Sacramento
                 purchase)(9)

10.07       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated as of January 1, 1993 by
                 and between the Company, as Time Broker, Pittsburgh
                 Partners, L.P., as Licensee, and Signature Broadcasting
                 Partners, L.P., as Guarantor, relating to the broadcast time
                 of WMXP-FM, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh LMA)(2)

10.08       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January 1, 1993 by
                 and among the Company, Pittsburgh Partners, L.P. and
                 Signature Broadcasting Partners, Ltd (Pittsburgh
                 purchase)(10)

10.10       --   Employment Agreement between the Company and Arthur C.
                 Kellar dated as of June 8, 1993 (the "Kellar Employment
                 Agreement")(2)

10.11       --   Employment Agreement between the Company and Alan L. Box
                 dated as of June 8, 1993 (the "Box Employment Agreement)(2)

10.12       --   Form of Indemnity Agreement entered into by the Company
                 with each of its directors and executive officers(2)

10.13       --   Amendment No. 3, dated as of July 12, 1993, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(2)






                                EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 
  NO.                            DESCRIPTION
- - -------                          -----------

10.14       --   Amendment No. 4, dated as of August 10, 1993, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(2)

10.15       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 1993, by and
                 between PBI and Pacific and Southern Company, Inc. relating
                 to KUSA-AM and KSD-FM, St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis
                 purchase)(4)

10.16       --   Local Marketing Agreement dated September 29, 1993, by
                 and between PBI and Pacific and Southern Company, Inc.
                 relating to KUSA-AM and KSD-FM, St. Louis, Missouri (St.
                 Louis LMA)(4)

10.17       --   Agreement of Sale dated October 4, 1993, by and between
                 PBI and Nationwide Communications Inc. relating to KNCI-FM,
                 Sacramento, California (Sacramento purchase)(4)

10.18       --   Sales and Services Agreement dated October 4, 1993, by
                 and between PBI and Nationwide Communications Inc. relating
                 to KNCI-FM, Sacramento, California (Sacramento services
                 agreement)(4)

10.20       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated November 10, 1993, by and
                 between KYLO Radio, Inc. and Syndicated Communications
                 Venture Partners II, L.P. relating to KQBR-FM, Davis,
                 California (Sacramento LMA)(4)

10.21       --   Amendment No. 5, dated as of December 17, 1993, to the
                 1992 Credit Facility(5)

10.22       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 7, 1994 by and
                 between PBI and CLG Media, Inc. of Seattle, and CLG Media,
                 Inc., relating to KZOK-FM, Seattle, Washington (Seattle
                 purchase)(6)

10.23       --   Amendment No. 6, dated as of April 12, 1994, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(6)

10.24       --   Amendment No. 7, dated as of April 20, 1994, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(6)






                                EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 
  NO.                            DESCRIPTION
- - -------                          -----------

10.25       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 6, 1994, by and
                 between PBI and Tak Communications, Inc. relating to
                 WUSL-FM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and WTPX-FM, Ft.
                 Lauderdale, Florida(6)

10.26       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated as of May 6, 1994, by and
                 between PBI, as Broker, and Tak Communications, Inc., as
                 Debtor-in-Possession ("Licensee") relating to the broadcast
                 time of WUSL-FM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia
                 LMA)(6)

10.27       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated as of May 6, 1994, by and
                 between PBI, as Broker, and Tak Communications, Inc., as
                 Debtor-in-Possession ("Licensee") relating to the broadcast
                 time of WTPX-FM, Miami, Florida (Miami LMA)(6)

10.28       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of August 2, 1994, by
                 and between PBI and the Seventies Broadcasting Corporation
                 relating to WTPX-FM, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale (Miami/Ft.
                 Lauderdale sale)(1)

10.29       --   Amendment No.8, dated as of August 9, 1994, to the 1992
                 Credit Facility(11)

10.30       --   Credit Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1994, between
                 the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and The Chase
                 Manhattan Bank (National Association), individually and as
                 agent for other banks (the "1994 Credit Facility")(12)

10.31       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of November 28, 1994,
                 by and between PBI and Radio Vanderbilt, Inc. relating to
                 WBYU-AM, New Orleans, Louisiana (WBYU purchase)(13)

10.32       --   Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 15, 1994, to the
                 1994 Credit Facility(13)

10.33       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of December 19, 1994,
                 by and between PBI and Radio WRNO-FM, Inc. relating to
                 WRNO-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana (WRNO purchase)(13)




                                EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 
  NO.                            DESCRIPTION
- - -------                          -----------

10.34       --   Local Marketing Agreement dated as of December 19, 1994,
                 by and between PBI and Radio WRNO-FM, Inc. relating to
                 WRNO-FM, New Orleans, Louisiana (WRNO LMA)(13)

10.35       --   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January 6, 1995, by
                 and among PBI and Noble Broadcast of Kansas City, Inc.
                 relating to KBEQ AM/FM, Kansas City, Missouri (KBEQ
                 purchase)(13)

10.36       --   Option and Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January
                 6, 1995, by and among PBI and the Company, and KFKF
                 Broadcasting, Inc. and Intracoastal Broadcasting, Inc.
                 relating to KFKF-FM, Kansas City, Missouri (KFKF
                 purchase)(13)

10.37       --   Time Brokerage Agreement dated as of March 10, 1995, by
                 and between PBI and KFKF Broadcasting, Inc. relating to KBEQ
                 AM/FM (Kansas City LMA)(13)

10.38       --   KFKF Option Agreement dated as of January 6, 1995, by and
                 among PBI, the Company, KFKF Broadcasting, Inc. and
                 Intracoastal Broadcasting, Inc. as amended (KFKF Option)(14)

10.39       --   Amendment No.1, dated as of June 1, 1995, to the Kellar
                 Employment Agreement(14)

10.40       --   Amendment No.1, dated as of June 1, 1995, to the Box
                 Employment Agreement(14)

10.41       --   Credit Agreement, dated as of November 20, 1995, between
                 the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Chase
                 Manhattan Bank (National Association), individually and as
                 agent for other banks (the "1995 Credit Facility")(15)

10.42       --   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 7, 1996 by
                 and between PBI and Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of
                 Washington relating to KYCW-FM (KYCW purchase)(15)

10.43       --   Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as
                 of March 15, 1996, by and between PBI and Infinity
                 Broadcasting Corporation of Washington related to
                 KYCW-FM(15)




                                EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 
  NO.                            DESCRIPTION
- - -------                          -----------

10.44       --   Asset Exchange Agreement, dates as of March 31, 1996, by
                 and between PBI and EZ New Orleans, Inc. and Heritage Media,
                 Inc. ("HMI") relating to WEZB-FM, WRNO-FM, WBYU-AM, KCIN-FM
                 and KRPM-AM (the New Orleans/Seattle Exchange)(16)

10.45       --   Time Brokerage Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1996, by
                 and between EZ New Orleans, Inc. and HMI relating to
                 WEZB-FM, WRNO-FM and WBYU-AM (the New Orleans TBA)(16)

10.46       --   Time Brokerage Agreement, dated as of March 18, 1996, by
                 and between HMI and PBI relating to KCIN-FM and KRPM-AM (the
                 KCIN/KRPM TBA)(16)

10.47       --   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 5, 1996, by
                 and among Par Broadcasting Company, Inc. and PBI, relating
                 to KEZK-FM and KFNS-AM, St. Louis (KEZK purchase)(16)

10.48       --   Time Brokerage Agreement, dated as April 5, 1996, by and
                 between PBI and Par Broadcasting Company, Inc., relating to
                 KEZK-FM and KFNS-AM, St. Louis (KEZK TBA)(16)

10.49       --   EZ Voting Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1996, by and
                 among Arthur Kellar, Alan Box and American Radio Systems
                 Corporation*

10.50       --   American Voting Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1996, by
                 and among Steven B. Dodge, Thomas H. Stoner and the 
                 Company*

19.02       --   The Company's 1993 Annual Report to Shareholders(7)

19.03       --   The Company's Proxy Statement dated March 31, 1995 and
                 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March
                 31, 1995(13)

19.04       --   The Company's 1994 Annual Report to Shareholders(13)

19.05       --   The Company's Proxy Statement dated March 29, 1996 and
                 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March
                 29, 1996(15)

19.06       --   The Company's 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders(15)

23.01       --   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors(15)

24.01       --   Powers of Attorney
- - -------------
* Filed herewith.

(1)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-82392)
       originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 
       August 3, 1994.

                                        17



(2)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-64226)
       originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 10,
       1993, as amended ("1993 S-1").

(3)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1993 (File
       No. 0-16265) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
       on September 17, 1993, as amended.

(4)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993
       (File No. 0-16265) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange
       Commission on November 15, 1993, as amended.

(5)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 8-K as of February 10, 1994 (File No. 0-16265) originally
       filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 1994.

(6)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1994 (File
       No. 0-16265) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
       on May 13, 1994.

(7)    Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the
       Company's Form 10-K as of December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-16265) originally
       filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1994.

(8)    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 in the September 30, 1993 
       Form 10-Q.

(9)    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.05 in the 1993 S-1.

(10)   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.06 in the 1993 S-1.

(11)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 8-K as of August 23, 1994 (File No. 0-16265) originally filed with
       the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 1994.

(12)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 8-K as of October 12, 1994 (File No. 0-16265) originally filed with
       the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 27, 1994.

(13)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 10-K as of December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-16265) originally filed
       with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1995.

(14)   Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.01 in the Company's Registration
       Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 33-98450) originally filed with the
       Securities and Exchange Commission on October 20, 1995, as amended ("1995
       S-3").

(15)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 10-K as of December 31, 1995 (File No. 0-16265) originally filed
       with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 1996.

(16)   Incorporated by reference to similarly numbered exhibit in the Company's
       Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996 (File No.
       0-16265) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
       May 15, 1996.