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Kate Roberts is a fictional character from the original NBC soap opera. The role was originated by Elaine Princi in 1977 when the character was introduced as Doctor Kate Winograd, an anesthesiologist at Salem University Hospital. Kate's affair with her married colleague, Bill Horton (Edward Mallory). Bill eventually leaves his wife Laura Horton (Rosemary Forsyth) for Kate whom later realizes that Bill still loves his wife and breaks off the relationship. The character is subsequently written out of the series in 1978. The character was re-introduced in early 1979 when she returns to work at the hospital and assures Bill and Laura who have reconciled that she is over Bill. Kate briefly dates Neil Curtis (Joseph Gallison) but her presence pushes Laura over the edge and Kate is written out again that same year.

In 1993, the character -- now known as Kate Roberts -- was re-introduced by James E. Reilly as a business woman working for Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston), played by Deborah Adair. As Kate builds a life with Victor, her son Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) arrives in town. Kate's past comes back to haunt her when she is forced to testify at the murder trial of Billie Reed (Lisa Rinna) and is revealed to be the mother of Billie and her brother Austin (Patrick Muldoon) and Lucas is confirmed to be the product of Bill and Kate's affair. Kate's relationship with Victor is plagued by Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) who tricks Victor into marriage and gives birth to their son Philip (Jay Kenneth Johnson) when she steals Kate's embryo. The character was killed off in 1995 when Adair vacated the role.

1977–1979
Kate Winograd becomes a listening ear for her colleague Doctor Bill Horton (Edward Mallory) when experiences difficulties at work and at home as he is drifting apart from his with Doctor Laura Horton (Rosemary Forsyth).

In late 1977, Bill and Kate are suspended for performing unauthorized surgery on Fred. After a malpractice trial, Bill and Kate are fired. In their struggle to maintain their careers, Bill and Kate grow closer. In early 1978, Kate confesses to Bills' jealous wife Laura Horton that she does love Bill but she would not stay with him. Kate makes a promise that she would never sleep with a married man and rejects. In February 1978 the case against Bill and Kate is dismissed and she leaves town when Bill reveals that he still loves Laura.

Development
The character was introduced in 1977 as Dr. Kate Winograd, portrayed by Elaine Princi.

It was reported in October 1994 that Adair would vacate the role of Kate in February 1995 when her contract expired. She filmed her final scenes on March 2, 1995. Adair made her final appearance on April 20, 1995.

Lauren Koslow stepped into the role in early 1996.