As the San Francisco 49ers pulled away...
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As the San Francisco 49ers pulled away from the Denver Broncos, television viewers apparently tuned away from the Super Bowl.
Ratings show the game was the lowest-rated Super Bowl in 21 years and the third-lowest rated ever. San Francisco’s 55-10 rout averaged a 39.0 rating and a 63 share, according to figures released by A. C. Nielsen Co.
The only Super Bowls with lower ratings were the Green Bay Packers’ 33-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders in 1968, 36.8; and the New York Jets’ 16-7 upset of of the Baltimore Colts in 1969, 36.0.
“Given the expected blowout, the numbers are completely understandable and we’re happy to have a 39,” said Susan Kerr, director of programming for CBS sports.
