While the ratings for the 1990 World Series improved to 26.2 compared to 1989 , the 1989 Series ( which aired on ABC ) was interrupted for 10 days by the Loma Prieta earthquake . All in all , the 1989 World Series was at the time , the lowest rated World Series ever . More to the point , the ratings for the 1990 World Series on CBS were significantly lower than any World Series between 1982 and 1988
Loma Prieta earthquake
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
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