[Lancey Howard]

Here is an interesting excerpt from Wiki:

A Republican, he had a much publicized argument with feminist actress Lily Tomlin during the taping of the March 31, 1972, episode of The Dick Cavett Show. Tomlin became so enraged when Everett referred to his wife as "my property" that she stormed off the set and refused to return.

[coop71]

I would have laughed in his face. Referring to one’s spouse as “property” is quite funny. (Because it’s so absurd)