Actor, writer and producer Kristi Murdock joins Sarah and Julie to talk about making A Proper Christmas in her hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. She shares how a British pub she worked at in Los Angeles inspired the film’s food and family traditions, why she wanted love stories for multiple generations, and how a personal loss shaped the movie’s honest portrayal of grief and hope.

Kristi also takes us behind the scenes of Christmas Treehouse, her upcoming UPtv movie with Thomas Maden, and explains what creates believable chemistry with a scene partner.

From starting out as an extra on Dawson’s Creek to writing, producing and starring in her own Christmas movie, this is a conversation about taking the leap and making room for more stories.The Christmas Treehouse premieres Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on UPtv.

A Proper Christmas is headed to streaming, with its platforms and release date still to be announced.Subscribe for more unbuttoned conversations with the people behind TV, film and books.

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