This episode was also written by Jean-Marc Lofficier, Randy Lofficier's husband. Jean-Marc remained uncredited because at the time, only one member of the family could join the Writers Guild.
In the first draft of the script, Egon noted the Eiffel Tower's structure acted like a Faraday Cage, an enclosure formed by conducting material.
Winston reveals that he previously worked as a construction worker.
The voice actors were recorded on September 10, 1986. Maurice LaMarche filled in as Winston for this episode.
A pair of young American tourists at the start of the episode are described as the "1986 version of Lucy and Ricky".