How Did This Get Made? Merry Kissmas w/ Jessica St. Clair
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Dec 12, 2025 Jessica St. Clair joins with guest Brant Daugherty, an actor known for his quirky roles, to dissect the holiday film Merry Kissmas. They hilariously discuss Doris Roberts' forceful elevator kiss, the eccentric choices in character relationships, and the bizarre production decisions. Topics include whether the elevator's mistletoe is real magic, the ethics of Kayla's romantic entanglements, and the unresolved story threads that leave viewers baffled. Grab your favorite socks and join the laughter!
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Soft Magic, Hard Confusion
- Merry Kissmas centers on a soft-magic premise: an elevator that sparks instant romantic attraction.
- The hosts note the film teases magic repeatedly but mostly refuses to follow through, creating tonal confusion.
Doris Roberts Steals Every Scene
- Doris Roberts' character provides the film's strongest, most aggressive energy amid otherwise passive performances.
- Hosts saw her elevator kiss scenes as the movie's most memorable, unsettling moments.
Brant Daugherty's On-Set Confession
- Brant Daugherty emailed and recorded a cameo recounting on-set chaos and the film's strange creative choices.
- He said the writer/director specialized in elevator-kissing films and called the script "insane."
