[UPDATE] CBS may pick up NBC's 'Medium,' says cancellation is 'inexplicable'

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NBC may have canceled 'Medium,' but the show's producer, CBS Television Studios, is not ready to pull the plug just yet. Insiders say that corporate sibling CBS may pick up the show, and EW speculates it could be paired with Friday-night hit "Ghost Whisperer."

But either way, the studio is not happy, releasing the following statement Tuesday morning: "NBC's cancellation of 'Medium' is inexplicable to us."



Then it got ugly: "The ratings don't lie. 'Medium' outperforms many of NBC's renewed shows. Despite inconsistent scheduling, 'Medium,' under the creative vision of Glenn Gordon Caron, one of the most preeminent producers in television, has always performed with distinction both creatively and commercially. Multiple award-winning actress Patricia Arquette and the cast have delivered a stellar series for five consistent seasons. The awards and ratings speak for themselves. We believe the show has a significant future and await developments."

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-- Denise Martin

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Update: A previous version of this story said CBS had picked up "Medium." That has not been confirmed.

Here are some Links to some of the Articles Confirming the NBC's axing of MEDIUM:

#1. [UPDATE] CBS may pick up NBC's 'Medium,' says cancellation is 'inexplicable'
#2. EW - Breaking: 'Earl, 'Unit' axed, 'Medium' moving to CBS
#3. CBS cancels The Unit, NBC cancels My Name is Earl, and Medium but…
#4. NBC announces fall schedule: 'Chuck' stays, 'Southland' moves to Fridays
#5. Medium canceled | TV Series Finale
#6. Silverman: 'Not One Hand Raised' for 'Medium,' 'Earl'
#7. CBS picks up Medium, insults NBC
#8. Medium: NBC Cancels Patricia Arquette Series, Still Hope for Season Six?