Europe Through the Back Door TV Pilot (1989)

In 1989, a gawky 34-year-old Rick Steves, with his big glasses and trademark backpack, was introduced to the public television through a TV pilot called "travel Through the Back Door." Join Rick on his journey into making his first travel show, which would eventually become one of America's most beloved travel series, Rick Steves' Europe. Rick visits his favorite "back door" destinations and shares tips on traveling smart and appreciating Europes's most magnificent art and its rich history.