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1989: Super Bowl XXIII
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Days after George H.W. Bush assumes the presidency, USA Today's love it/hate it/fear it Ad Meter debuts, Pepsi airs an ad shot in Moscow and the Bud Bowl fixates America. Also, the 49ers beat the Bengals on NBC. Spots average $675,000 for 30 seconds.