It was originally produced as part of his abandoned television special, Orson's Bag, which was made for CBS.
However, in 1969, with the project close to completion, CBS withdrew their funding over Welles' long-running disputes with US authorities regarding his tax status.
Welles presents a leisurely guided tour of "Vienna," commenting on the city and its inhabitants.
[2] He visits the Sacher Hotel, and the Wiener Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel) at the Prater amusement park,[2] both of which appeared in the 1949 film The Third Man, in which Welles had a starring role.
Peter Bogdanovich, disguised in a trench coat and dark glasses, appears as Welles' magician assistant.