The film was made as a Christmas TV special centered around Bill Murray playing a version of himself during a snowy night in New York. The story follows his attempt to keep a live holiday broadcast going at a classic Manhattan hotel as plans fall apart, guests and famous friends appear, and musical numbers and carols take over the evening in a free-form format with cameos.

Filming Locations:

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

In the Movie

Scene where Bill Murray, playing himself, checks into the hotel during a winter storm, avoids a Hollywood agent, and tries to keep the holiday show going, using rooms and hallways for carols, improvised conversations, and celebrity cameos.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the iconic luxury hotel on the Upper East Side, known for its long history of hosting celebrities, classic mid-century interiors, and location on Madison Avenue near Central Park. It is a real New York landmark often used as an elite Manhattan location.