Exhibit 23


                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS

We have issued our report dated November 25, 1998, accompanying the 
consolidated financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report 
of Unitel Video, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1998. We 
hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the 
Registration Statement of Unitel Video, Inc. on Form S-8, filed on July 15, 
1986 (File No. 33-7306), the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 
filed on April 20, 1987 (File No. 33-13660), the Registrant's Registration 
Statement on Form S-8 filed on May 28, 1987 (File No. 33-14654) the 
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on February 1, 1996 
(File No. 333-00613) and the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3 
(File No. 33-38839).



GRANT THORNTON LLP

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

New York, New York
November 25, 1998