I'm sure this has been a Lifetime movie, many times over.  Their specialty is Women As Victims.  I don't see how looking like a young Spencer Tracy makes this guy attractive.  Ol' Spence was not handsome, just a good actor.  Co-dependency is a scary thing.  Despite the annoying voice, Tammy Grimes is strong here.  Tony Roberts is basically always good, and is in many of the best episodes here.