Joan's boyfriend, revealed to be an unemployed slob pretending to be a successful salesman to exploit her wealth. He kidnaps the family dog, gets terrified by the Cat, falls into a gooey mess, and is ultimately rejected by Joan when his lies are exposed.
The Cat actively thwarts Larry's schemes and causes his public humiliation.
Larry attempts to control and isolate the children, positioning himself as an antagonist to Sally.
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