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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 SEPTEMBER 30, 1997

                                       OR

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


                        COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 033-72810




                             UNIVERSAL OUTDOOR, INC.




           ILLINOIS                                36-2827496
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION            (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
                                        OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)


           311 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 6400, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606

                  REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (312) 431-0822


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     X                 NO 
                         --------                 -------

THE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR
VALUE, AS OF NOVEMBER 11, 1997 WAS 10,000 SHARES.

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Part I.   Financial Information
Item 1.   Financial Statements


                            UNIVERSAL OUTDOOR, INC.
        (a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Outdoor Holdings, Inc.)


                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (Dollars in thousands)


                                                  September 30,   December 31,
                                                       1997           1996
                                                  -------------   -------------
                                     ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and equivalents                                $  17,762     $  11,631
  Cash held in escrow                                         -         9,455
  Accounts receivable, less allowance
    for doubtful accounts of $2,509 and $2,849           33,309        20,927
  Accounts receivable - Parent                              253         2,708
  Other receivables                                       2,498         1,445
  Prepaid land leases                                     7,466         4,010
  Prepaid insurance and other                             5,289         4,173
                                                  -------------   -------------
      Total current assets                               66,577        54,349
                                                  -------------   -------------
Property and equipment, net                             596,602       382,555
Goodwill and intangible assets, net                     240,240       219,009
Other assets, net                                        18,534        25,114
                                                  -------------   -------------
Total assets                                         $  921,953      $681,027
                                                  =============   =============
                          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                       953         3,373
     Accrued expenses                                    33,488        26,544
                                                  -------------   -------------
      Total current liabilities                          34,441        29,917
                                                  -------------   -------------
Long-term debt and other obligations                    502,747       347,941
Other long-term liabilities                                 931           485
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities                79,961        71,700

Commitments and contingencies                                 -          -  

Stockholder's equity:
 Common stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized;
   10,000 shares issued and outstanding                       -          -  
  Additional paid in capital                             345,503       274,821
  Accumulated deficit                                   (41,630)      (43,837)
                                                  -------------   -------------
      Total  stockholder's equity                       303,873       230,984
                                                  -------------   -------------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity             $921,953      $681,027
                                                  =============   =============

           See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                                 UNIVERSAL OUTDOOR, INC.
              (a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Outdoor Holdings, Inc.)

                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (Dollars in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           For the                       For the
                                      Three Months Ended            Nine Months Ended
                                         September 30,                 September 30, 
                                  ------------------------     -------------------------
                                      1997            1996           1997           1996
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------
<S>                               <C>            <C>           <C>             <C>
Revenues                          $  61,434      $  20,942     $  167,611      $  50,308
Less agency commissions               5,799          2,299         14,863          5,426
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------
   Net revenues                      55,635         18,643        152,748         44,882
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------
Operating expenses:
  Direct cost of revenues            21,685          6,512         59,789         16,032
  General and administrative
   expenses                           4,400          1,709         13,949          4,785
  Depreciation and amortization      15,901          4,532         42,989          9,207
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------
                                     41,986         12,753        116,727         30,024
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------
Operating income                     13,649          5,890         36,021         14,858

Other (income) expenses:
  Interest expense                   11,897          2,808         32,830          8,679
  Interest expense - amortization
   of deferred financing costs          483              -          1,448            215
  Other, net                             50              5           (464)         1,678
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------

      Total other expense            12,430          2,813         33,814         10,572
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------
      Net income                   $  1,219       $  3,077       $  2,207       $  4,286
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------
                                  ---------      ---------     ----------      ---------
</TABLE>
              See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



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                                 UNIVERSAL OUTDOOR, INC.
        (a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Outdoor Holdings, Inc.)

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                  (UNAUDITED)
                             (Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       For the Nine Months Ended
                                                              September 30,
                                                            1997          1996
                                                            ----          ----
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income (loss)                                      $  2,207       $  4,286
  Depreciation and amortization                            42,989          7,759
  Amortization of deferred financing costs                  1,448            215
  Costs related to acquisition                                  -          1,750
  Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects
    from acquisitions:
    Accounts receivable and other receivables             (12,307)        (1,856)
    Prepaid land leases, insurance and other               (3,534)          (678)
    Accounts payable, accrued expense and other            (6,265)         4,781
    Accounts receivable/payable - Parent                     (383)        52,593
                                                           ------         ------
      Net cash from operating activities                   24,155         68,850
                                                           ------         ------

Cash flows used in investing activities:


  Capital expenditures                                    (14,024)        (4,313)
  Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired        (237,225)      (124,035)
  Acquisition costs                                             -            (74)
  Other payments                                                -             (2)
                                                           ------         ------
      Net cash used in investing activities              (251,249)      (128,424)
                                                           ------         ------


Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:
 Net borrowings under credit agreements                   155,400          2,822
 Proceeds from issuance of long term debt                       -         75,000
 Long-term debt repayments                                 (1,162)       (47,329)
 Deferred financing costs                                  (1,150)             -
 Additional paid in capital                                70,682         30,000
 Other                                                          -            (90) 
                                                           ------         ------
      Net cash from financing activities                  223,770         60,403
                                                           ------         ------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents            (3,324)           829
Cash and equivalents, at beginning of period               21,086             19
                                                           ------         ------
Cash and equivalents, at end of period                  $  17,762         $  848
                                                           ------         ------
                                                           ------         ------
Supplemental cash flow information:
  Interest paid during the period                       $  23,637       $  6,943
                                                           ------         ------
                                                           ------         ------
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                            UNIVERSAL OUTDOOR, INC.
        (a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Outdoor Holdings, Inc.)

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                             (Dollars in thousands)

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The interim financial statements contained herein have been prepared by 
management and are unaudited.  The financial statements should be read in 
conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in 
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Universal Outdoor, Inc. ("Universal") for 
the year ended December 31, 1996.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements 
contain all adjustments, which were of a normal recurring nature, necessary 
to present fairly the financial position of Universal as of September 30, 
1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the periods 
presented herein.

Earnings per share calculations have not been presented because Universal is 
a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (the "Holding 
Company").

NOTE 2 - CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                       Total
                                                     Additional                    Stockholder's
                                        Shares of     Paid In        Accumulated      Equity
                                      Common Stock     Capital         Deficit       (Deficit)
                                      ------------   ----------      -----------   ------------
<S>                                   <C>            <C>             <C>           <C>
Balance at December 31, 1996             10,000       $274,821        $(43,837)     $230,984
Capital contributions from Parent           -           70,682            -           70,682
Net income for the nine months
    ended September 30, 1997                -               -            2,207         2,207
                                         ------       --------        --------      --------
Balance at September 30, 1997            10,000       $345,503        $(41,630)     $303,873
                                         ======       ========        ========      ========
</TABLE>

NOTE 3 - ACQUISITIONS:

In January 1997, Universal acquired a total of approximately 2,018 
advertising display faces located in and around Memphis, Tennessee.  The 
purchase price was approximately $71 million plus 100,000 shares of common 
stock of the Holding Company issued on January 2, 1997 at market value.

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In January 1997, Universal acquired a total of approximately 1,035 
advertising display faces located in three markets in the east coast of the 
United States, including Metro New York, Northern New Jersey and Hudson 
Valley, for approximately $40 million in cash.

In February 1997, Universal acquired a total of approximately 135 advertising 
display faces located in and around Evansville, Indiana for approximately 
$5.5 million in cash.  Universal also acquired 12 existing advertising 
display faces and 35 in process display faces in New Jersey for approximately 
$5.3 million in cash.

In March 1997, Universal acquired a total of approximately 600 transit 
advertising panels in and around Memphis, Tennessee for approximately $8.5 
million in cash.

In March 1997, Universal acquired $600,000 of outdoor advertising properties 
in Florida in exchange for 20,000 shares of the Holding Company's stock.

In June 1997, Universal acquired approximately 1,450 advertising display 
faces in the Baltimore metropolitan area for $46.5 million in cash. 

In July 1997, Universal acquired 143 display faces in and around Memphis, 
Tennessee for $2.4 million in cash.  Also in July, Universal acquired 90 
advertising display faces in and around New York, New York for approximately 
$51.0 million in cash.

In September 1997, Universal acquired 325 display faces in and around 
Chattanooga, Tennessee for approximately $2.4 million in cash.

All completed acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method 
of accounting and accordingly, the operating results of the acquired 
businesses are included in Universal's consolidated financial statements from 
the respective dates of acquisition. 

The following unaudited pro forma financial information includes the results 
of operations of the 1996 and 1997 acquisitions, as noted in Universal's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K and the notes included herein, as if the 
transactions had been consummated as of the beginning of the period presented 
after including the impact of certain adjustments such as depreciation of 
advertising structures, amortization of goodwill and other intangibles, 
reduction of corporate expenses relating to the elimination of certain 
duplicate corporate expenses, principally relating to employee costs and 
other corporate activities and interest expense on debt assumed to have been 
incurred to complete the transactions.

                                 -5-

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                                          For the Nine Months Ended
                                               1996       1997
                                           ----------- ----------
                                            Pro Forma  Pro Forma
                                           ----------- ----------
                                           (unaudited) (unaudited)

Net revenues                               $144,637    $156,038
Depreciation and amortization                43,525      44,842
Operating income                             27,131      35,848
Interest expense                             39,456      36,254
Net income (loss) before income taxes     ($ 12,325)     ($ 406)

These unaudited pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what 
actually would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in effect for the 
entire periods presented and are not intended to project future results.

NOTE 4 - RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

Transactions occur between Universal and the Holding Company and the 
receivable and payable balances fluctuate accordingly.  As of September 30, 
1997, Universal has a $253 receivable from the Holding Company.

NOTE 5 -  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Universal, as the successor to Outdoor Advertising Holdings, Inc. and POA 
Acquisition Company ("POA"), was a defendant in a case in the United States 
District Court, Middle District of Florida.  The plaintiffs alleged that POA, 
among others, conspired to restrain trade and to monopolize the market for 
leases for land on which outdoor advertising structures can be erected. The 
case was settled in 1997 with no significant adverse financial effect.

Universal is subject to various other claims and routine litigation arising 
in the ordinary course of business.  Such litigation includes claims by 
municipalities that certain outdoor advertising structures should be removed. 
The ultimate outcome of current and future litigation cannot be presently 
determined.  Management believes the outcome of current litigation will not 
have a significant impact on Universal.

NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES:

In arriving at a determination not to provide for income taxes, Universal 
considered its past operating history as well as the anticipated effect of 
acquisitions on its expected full year results, statutory restrictions on the 
use of operating losses from acquisitions, available tax planning strategies 
and its expectation of the level of timing of future taxable income.

NOTE 7 - COMMON STOCK OFFERING:

On August 15, 1997 the Holding Company completed an offering of 5,912,500 
shares of Common Stock of which 2,109,105 were primary shares and 3,803,395 
were secondary shares (the "August Offering").  Proceeds to the Holding 
Company from the August Offering totaled approximately $70.7 million.  All of 
the proceeds were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness.

                                   -6-
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In October 1997, Universal acquired 25 display faces in and around the New 
York metropolitan area for $15.8 million in cash.  Also in October 1997, 
Universal acquired 178 display faces in the Tampa, Florida area for $4.5 
million in cash and 85 display faces in the Chicago, IL area for $4.0 million 
in cash.

In October 1997, the Holding Company announced an agreement to merge with 
Clear Channel Communications, Inc., a San Antonio based diversified media 
company.







                                      -7-
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Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analyses of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

COMPARISON OF NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1996

     Universal Outdoor, Inc. (the "Company") is a wholly owned subsidiary of 
Universal Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (the "Parent").  The Company and its 
consolidated subsidiaries constitute the operating subsidiaries of the 
Parent. As used herein, references to the "Company" include the subsidiaries 
of the Company, unless the context otherwise requires.

     This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that involve 
risks and uncertainties.  When used in this quarterly report, the words 
"anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect" and similar expressions as they 
relate to the Company and its management are intended to identify such 
forward-looking statements.  The Company's actual results, performance, or 
achievements could differ materially from the results expressed in, or 
implied by, such forward-looking statements.  Factors that could effect such 
results, performance or achievement are set forth in "Risk Factors" in 
Amendment No.1 in the Parent's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 
333-32607).

     Net revenues increased 240.1% to $152.7 million during the first nine 
months of 1997 compared to $44.9 million in the corresponding 1996 period.  
This increase was a result of inclusion of approximately $6.9 million of 
revenues from the first three months of 1997 from the Minneapolis (MN) and 
Jacksonville (FL) markets (the "Naegele Markets") which were acquired from 
NOA Holding Company ("Naegele") in April 1996 (the "Naegele Acquisition").  
Additionally, $38.5 million is attributable to markets acquired from Outdoor 
Advertising Holdings, Inc. in October of 1996 (the "POA Acquisition"), and 
$43.1 million is attributable to markets acquired from Revere Holding Corp. 
in December 1996 ( the "Revere Acquisition"), Matthew Outdoor Advertising 
Acquisition Co., L.P. in January 1997 (the "Matthew Acquisition"), Lamar 
Advertising Company in June 1997 (the "Penn Acquisition"), and Allied Outdoor 
Advertising, Inc. in July 1997 (the "Allied Acquisition").  Revenues from 
markets located in and around Memphis (TN) and Tunica County (MS) which were 
acquired by the Company in January 1997 (the "Memphis/Tunica Acquisition") 
and the markets in and around Memphis (TN) which were acquired in July 1997 
(the "Swaney Acquisition") contributed $12.6 million.  The remaining $6.7 
million or 14.9% increase in net revenues was a result of higher advertising 
rates and occupancy levels on the Company's signboards and inclusion for the 
full nine months of signboard revenues from advertising display faces in the 
Des Moines (IA) and Dallas (TX) markets which were acquired in 1996 (the 
"Additional Acquisitions").  Overall net revenues from tobacco advertising 
increased to $16.7 million in the first nine months of 1997 compared to $5.3 
million in the 1996 period.  This increase was due mainly to the inclusion of 
tobacco revenues from the acquired markets.  As a percentage of net revenues, 
tobacco advertising sales decreased to 10.9% in the first nine months of 1997 
compared to 11.8% in the 1996 period.  On a proforma basis, net revenues 
increased primarily due to higher rates and occupancy levels.

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     The tobacco industry has recently engaged in negotiations to settle 
litigation against such industry.  The tobacco companies have reached a 
proposed settlement that, upon approval of Congress, will become final and 
binding.  Such proposed settlement would require a total ban of tobacco 
advertising on outdoor billboards and signs.  Any such ban may have a 
material adverse effect on the Company's revenues at least in the immediate 
period following the imposition of such ban while alternate sources of 
advertising are secured.  There can be no assurance that the Company will 
immediately replace such advertising revenue currently attributed to the 
tobacco industry in the event of a total ban of tobacco advertising on 
outdoor billboards and signs.  Furthermore, even in the event the advertising 
ban does not take place, state and local governments, including state and 
local governments in areas where the Company does business, have recently 
proposed and some have enacted regulations restricting or banning outdoor 
advertising of tobacco in certain jurisdictions.

     Direct cost of revenues increased to $59.8 million in the first nine 
months of 1997 compared to $16.0 million in the 1996 period.  The Naegele 
Markets and the POA Acquisition accounted for $6.3 million and $12.6 of  the 
increase, respectively.  The Revere Acquisition, the Matthew Acquisition, the 
Penn Acquisition, the Memphis/Tunica Acquisition, and the Swaney Acquisition 
accounted for $24.2 million.  As a percentage of net revenues, direct cost of 
revenues increased to 39.2% in the first nine months of 1997 compared to 
35.6% in the 1996 period.

     General and administrative expenses increased to $14.0 million in the 
first nine months of 1997 from $4.8 million in the 1996 period.  As a 
percentage of net revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 
9.2% in the first nine months of 1997 compared to 10.7% in the 1996 period.  
This percentage decrease was due to the addition of the new markets' revenues 
without a significant increase in staffing or other corporate overhead 
expenses.

     Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $43.0 million in the 
first nine months of 1997 compared to $9.2 million in the 1996 period.  This 
increase was due to significant increases in the fixed assets and goodwill as 
a result of the acquisitions.

     Total interest expense increased to $34.3 million in the first nine 
months of 1997 compared to $8.9 million in the 1996 period.  The increase 
resulted from increased debt outstanding under the Company's revolving credit 
facility which was incurred to finance the Revere, Matthew, Memphis/Tunica, 
Penn and Allied Acquisitions and from the issuance by the Company of $225 
million 9 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 in October 1996 and $100 
million 9 3/4% Series B Subordinated Notes due 2006 in December 1996.

     Other expenses in 1996 included a $1.8 million charge for expenses 
arising out of the Naegele Acquisition.

     The foregoing factors contributed to the Company's $2.2 million net 
income in the first nine months of 1997 compared to income of $4.3 million in 
the 1996 period.

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COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1996

     Net revenues increased 198.9% to $55.6 million during the three months 
ended September 1997 compared to $18.6 million in the corresponding 1996 
period.  This increase was a result of inclusion of approximately $13.5 
million attributable to markets acquired from the POA Acquisition and $18.5 
million is attributable to markets acquired from the Revere Acquisition, the 
Matthew Acquisition, the Penn Acquisition, and the Allied Acquisition.  
Revenues from the Memphis/Tunica and the Swaney Acquisitions contributed $4.1 
million.  The remaining $0.9 million or 4.8% increase in net revenues was a 
result of higher advertising rates and occupancy levels on the Company's 
signboards.  Overall net revenues from tobacco advertising increased to $6.4 
million in the three months ended September 1997 compared to $1.9 million in 
the 1996 period.  This increase was due mainly to the inclusion of tobacco 
revenues from the acquired markets. As a percentage of net revenues, tobacco 
advertising sales increased to 11.5% in the three months ended September 1997 
compared to 10.2% in the 1996 period.

     Direct cost of revenues increased to $21.7 million in the three months 
ended September 1997 compared to $6.5 million in the 1996 period.  The POA 
Acquisition accounted for $4.4 million of the increase.  The Revere 
Acquisition, the Matthew Acquisition, the Penn Acquisition, the Allied 
Acquisition and the Memphis/Tunica Acquisition accounted for $9.3 million. As 
a percentage of net revenues, direct cost of revenues increased to 39.0% in 
the three months ended September 1997 compared to 34.9% in the 1996 period.

     General and administrative expenses increased to $4.4 million in the 
three months ended September 1997 from $1.7 million in the 1996 period.  As a 
percentage of net revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 
7.9% in the three months ended September 1997 compared to 9.1% in the 1996 
period.  This percentage decrease was due to the addition of the new markets' 
revenues without a significant increase in staffing or other corporate 
overhead expenses.

     Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $15.9 million in the 
three months ended September 1997 compared to $4.5 million in the 1996 
period. This increase was due to significant increases in the fixed assets 
and goodwill as a result of the acquisitions.

     Total interest expense increased to $12.4 million in the three months 
ended September 1997 compared to $2.8 million in the 1996 period.  The 
increase resulted from increased debt outstanding under the Company's 
revolving credit facility which was incurred to finance the Revere, Matthew, 
Memphis/Tunica, Penn and Allied Acquisitions and from the issuance by the 
Company of $225 million 9 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 in October 
1996 and $100 million 9 3/4% Series B Subordinated Notes due 2006 in December 
1996.

      The foregoing factors contributed to the Company's $1.2 million net 
income in the three months ended September 1997 compared to income of $3.1 
million in the 1996 period.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     In January 1997, the Company consummated the Memphis/Tunica Acquisition 
and as a result acquired 2,018 advertising display faces located in and 
around Memphis (TN) and Tunica County (MS) for a purchase price of 
approximately $71 million plus 100,000 shares of the Parent's Common Stock.  
Additionally, in January 1997, the Company consummated the Matthew 
Acquisition and as a result acquired approximately 1,035 advertising display 
faces located in and around Metro New York, Northern New Jersey and Hudson 
Valley for a purchase price of approximately $40 million in cash.

      In February 1997, the Company acquired certain assets of (i) Adcraft, 
Inc. (the "Evansville Acquisition") for approximately $5.5 million in cash 
and (ii) David Klein Outdoor Advertising (the "New Jersey Acquisition," and 
together with the Evansville Acquisition, the "February Acquisitions") for 
approximately $5.3 million in cash.  As a result of the February 
Acquisitions, the Company acquired approximately 135 advertising display 
faces located in and around Evansville, Indiana and approximately 12 existing 
advertising display faces and 35 in process display faces in New Jersey.

     In March 1997, the Company acquired certain assets of TransAd, Inc. (the 
"TransAd Acquisition") for approximately $8.5 million in cash.  As a result 
of the TransAd Acquisition the Company acquired approximately 600 transit 
advertising panels in and around Memphis, Tennessee.

     In June 1997, the Company acquired the stock of Penn Advertising of 
Baltimore from Lamar Advertising, for approximately $46.5 million in cash.  
As a result of the Penn Acquisition, the Company acquired approximately 1,450 
advertising display faces located in Baltimore, Maryland.

     In July 1997, the Company acquired the assets of Swaney Outdoor 
Advertising, LLC for approximately $2.4 million in cash.  As a result of the 
Swaney Acquisition, the Company acquired approximately 143 advertising 
display faces in and around Memphis, Tennessee.

     In July 1997, the Company acquired the outdoor advertising assets of 
Allied Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for approximately $51.0 million in cash.  As 
a result of the Allied Acquisition, the Company acquired approximately 90 
outdoor advertising display faces in and around New York, New York.

     In September 1997, the Company acquired the stock of Visual Consultants 
Inc. and its subsidiary Visual Outdoor Advertising, Inc. (the "Visual 
Acquisition") for approximately $2.4 million in cash.  As a result of the 
Visual Acquisition, the Company acquired approximately 325 advertising 
display faces in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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     In May 1997, the Company increased the total commitment of its revolving 
credit facility to $300 million by adding a $75 million term loan which was 
drawn by the Company in order to pay down outstanding amounts owned by the 
Company under its revolving credit facility. At September 30, 1997 the 
Company's credit facility had approximately $175.4 million outstanding.

     In August 1997, the Parent completed an offering of 5,912,500 shares of 
Common Stock of which 2,109,105 were primary shares and 3,803,395 were 
secondary shares (the "August Offering").  Proceeds to the Parent from the 
August Offering totaled approximately $70.7 million.  All of the proceeds 
were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness.

     Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $24.2 million for 
the nine months ended September 30, 1997 from $68.9 million for the 1996 
period.  Net cash provided by operating activities reflects the Company's net 
income adjusted for non-cash items and the use or source of cash for the net 
change in working capital.

     The Company's net cash used in investing activities of $251.2 million 
for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 includes cash used for 
acquisitions of $128.4 million and other capital expenditures of $14.0 
million.  Capital expenditures have been made primarily to develop new 
structures in each of the markets.  The Company intends to continue to 
develop new structures in its markets and to consider potential acquisitions 
in the Midwest, Midsouth, Florida and East regions and contiguous markets.  
Management believes that its internally generated funds, together with 
available borrowings under its credit facility, will be sufficient to satisfy 
its cash requirements, including anticipated capital expenditures, for the 
foreseeable future.  However, in the event cash from operations, together 
with available funds under the Company's credit facility are insufficient to 
satisfy its cash requirements, the Company may obtain funds from additional 
sources of indebtedness and/or equity offerings by Parent to finance its 
operations including, without limitation, additional acquisitions.

     For the nine months ended September 30, 1997, $223.8 million was 
provided by financing activities primarily due to the offering of common 
stock by the Parent and increased borrowings under the Company's credit 
facilities.  For the 1996 period, $60.4 million was provided by financing 
activities primarily due to the offering of common stock by the Parent and 
increased borrowings under the Company's credit facilities.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     The FASB has issued SFAS No. 131, DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN 
ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION, which established a new accounting 
principle for reporting information about operating segments in annual 
financial statements and interim financial reports.  It also established 
standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic 
areas and major customers.  SFAS No. 131 is effective for fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 1997. The Company is currently evaluating the 
applicability of this standard.  However, the Company does not expect a 
material impact on disclosures in the Company's financial statements.

                           -12-


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PART II   OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

     Note 5 to the financial statements of Universal Outdoor, Inc. (the
"Company") included in Part I of this report is hereby incorporated by
reference.

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  Exhibits. 

NUMBER                             DESCRIPTION
- ------                             -----------

2         Agreement and Plan of Merger Among Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
          UH Merger Sub, Inc. and Universal Outdoor Holdings, Inc., dated
          October 23, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Universal Outdoor
          Holdings, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 30, 1997
          (Commission File No. 000-20823) and incorporated herein by reference)

3.1       Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant
          (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's
          Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-12427) (the
          "Registration Statement"))

3.2       Second Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant (incorporated
          herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registration Statement)

27        Financial Data Schedule

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

(b)  REPORTS ON FORM 8-K - The Registrant did not file any reports on Form 8-K
during the quarter ended September 30, 1997.

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                                    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.

                                 UNIVERSAL OUTDOOR, INC.

                                 /s/ Brian T. Clingen
                                 ------------------------------------------
                                 Brian T. Clingen
                                 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

                                 /s/ Paul G. Simon
                                 --------------------------------------------
                                 Paul G. Simon
                                 Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

November 12, 1997



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