Salvage 1

Salvage 1 (1979)

EndedScripted showComedy, Adventure, Science-Fiction

Once upon a time, a junkman had a dream... "I'm gonna build a spaceship, go to the moon, salvage all the junk that's up there, bring it back and sell it." So he put together a team. An ex-astronaut...a fuel expert...they built a rocketship... And they went to the moon.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E02Hard Water (2)Nov 11, 1979
S02E01Hard Water (1)Nov 4, 1979
S01E14Confederate GoldMay 28, 1979
S01E13Energy SolutionMay 21, 1979
S01E12Up, Up and AwayMay 14, 1979
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Salvage 1 premiere?

Salvage 1 premiered on January 20, 1979.

Who created Salvage 1?

Salvage 1 was created by Mike Lloyd Ross.

What was the genre of Salvage 1?

Salvage 1 was a science fiction comedy-drama television series.

Who starred as Harry Broderick in Salvage 1?

Andy Griffith starred as Harry Broderick in Salvage 1.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Salvage 1?

The first season of Salvage 1 consisted of 16 episodes.

What was the premise of Salvage 1?

Salvage 1 followed the adventures of Harry Broderick, a junkyard owner who builds a spaceship to salvage abandoned NASA equipment on the Moon.

Who played Skip Carmichael in Salvage 1?

Joel Higgins played Skip Carmichael in Salvage 1.

What was the name of the spaceship in Salvage 1?

The spaceship in Salvage 1 was called the Vulture.

What was the name of Harry Broderick's junkyard in Salvage 1?

Harry Broderick's junkyard in Salvage 1 was called "Scrap One."

What was the main goal of the Salvage 1 crew?

The main goal of the Salvage 1 crew was to retrieve valuable equipment left on the Moon by NASA.

Who was the director of the Salvage 1 pilot episode?

Leslie H. Martinson directed the Salvage 1 pilot episode.

What was the running time of each episode of Salvage 1?

Each episode of Salvage 1 had a running time of approximately 60 minutes.

In which state was the junkyard set located in Salvage 1?

The junkyard set in Salvage 1 was located in California.

Did Salvage 1 receive any awards or nominations during its run?

Salvage 1 did not receive any major awards or nominations during its run.

Who composed the theme music for Salvage 1?

Charles Fox composed the theme music for Salvage 1.

What was the cancellation reason for Salvage 1?

Salvage 1 was canceled due to low ratings.

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