 In the book "Cultural Theory and Popular Culture", Christine Geraghty has likened Kathy to the characters Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) from "Coronation Street", Pam Ewing (Victoria Principal) from "Dallas" and Krystle Carrington (Linda Evans) from "Dynasty" as they are associated "not merely with moral values but also the capacity to speak out when necessary in defence of the truth.