Winner: Katherine HeiglThe star has had a rocky time since leaving “Greys Anatomy.” Her spy drama “State of Affairs” got canceled final year by NBC after just one season. But now CBS is ready to bring her back in the legal drama “Doubt.”Loser: Kermit the FrogIt’s not easy bein’ a 1970s pop culture staple. ABC tried to freshen Kermit and “The Muppets” for a 21st century audience. But viewers just never came around.
Winner: Laverne CoxWith “Orange Is the modern Black,” she was the first trans person ever nominated for an acting Emmy. Now she’s got the lead in Foxs remake of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”Loser: Rob LoweThe former Brat Packer has remade himself as a middle-aged comedy star, thanks in large part to his scene-stealing on “Parks and Recreation.” But it didnt work on Fox’s “The Grinder, or ” which was canceled despite noteworthy reviews.
Loser: Patricia ArquetteThe former “Medium” star headlined CBS’ “CSI: Cyber,” which turned out to be a scarce CSI: Fail. The forensics drama was canceled after just two seasons.
Winner: Jerrod CarmichaelThe force behind NBC’s topical sitcom “The Carmichael Show” won a crucial renewal for a third season.
Loser: Connie BrittonThe former “Friday Night Lights” star is a free agent again after ABC finally canceled her country-music soap “Nashville.”
Source: thewrap.com