Early Babs reminded me of Sigourney Weaver’s character in Working Girl.

LOL, yes that was me who said Tom looked possessed. And Barbara, don't get me started. She deserved this Erica Kane slap and more.    

Tom was the epitome of a “mean drunk” -  and I concur with the person who said he appeared possessed when his rage came out. The mediocre Deidre Hall should’ve taken notes to appear more convincing. But back to Tom.... He was also a devout Catholic, who balked at his wife taking contraceptives because she was career-oriented and didn’t want to be a mother at that time.  Did he even know about Erica’s early ‘70s abortion??!! I think not, as he probably would’ve stoned Miss Kane to death if he knew!!   (Btw, I liked the Barbara character. Yeah, she should’ve walked little Laura across the street, especially considering it was evening hours.... but she had a deadline on that goddamn report!!)