Up Pops the Devil

In this witty and heartfelt episode of Lux Radio Theater, "Up Pops the Devil: Typewriters, Tempers, and True Love", Fred MacMurray and Madge Evans star as Steve and Anne Merrick, a young couple navigating the chaotic crossroads of career, marriage, and ambition. Steve wants to be a writer, but reality—and the bills—keep getting in the way. Anne, determined to support his dream, takes a job in the chorus while Steve tries his hand at domestic life and writing full-time. But when egos clash, misunderstandings mount, and a bat-wielding neighbor named Luella keeps dropping in, the couple is pushed to the brink. From household mishaps to a deeply moving twist of fate, this clever romantic comedy blends fast-paced dialogue with a heartfelt look at what it really means to support the ones you love. Cast Members: Fred MacMurray, Madge Evans, Janet MacLeay, John Marston, Frank Nelson, Marion Dennis, Ross Forrester, Cy Kendall, Lou Merrill, Cecil B. DeMille, Louis Silvers Guests: Jimmy Starr (screen columnist), Howard Greer (Hollywood dress designer)