16 TV Stars Who Bounced Back After Their Shows Were Cancelled (PHOTOS)

What happens when you try to create a sitcom around a larger-than-life celebrity chef? You get NBC's short-lived 2000 flop Emeril. Thankfully, Carrie Preston found a second chance as redheaded waitress Arlene Folwer on True Blood. And though Arlene is terribly unlucky, Carrie's luck certainly has turned around: The character has become a fan favorite.