Thursday TV roundup: 'Lost,' 'Idol'

First of all, thanks to the Sanjaya fans and haters who answered the call yesterday. My Sanjaya-victory-scenario story today quoted Kristin and Brian (who hosts a Howard-Stern-inspired radio show on 91.5 FM WFMO, from 10-12 on Saturday nights). Also heard from Jeff, an attorney at law, who said that Sanjaya reminds him of Michael Jackson. And from Monica, who says that if you like your singers to interpret their songs, you should have checked out Barbara Cook last weekend at Symphony Hall.

So. Onto "Lost." Which I LOVED last night. Loved the revisionist history - including some great technical work, reinserting Nicki into to the initial plane crash scenes. Loved the decision to abandon straight-up flashbacks and tell a different story. Loved the way the "Losties" seemed totally unfazed by two (supposedly) dead bodies in their midst. Loved the creepy ending. (Also, Lost/Heroes conspiracy theorists must have loved it when Hurley told Desmond that his superpower was lame.)

I know there's chatter out there about unfulfilled promises, unanswered questions, etc. But I realize that, with "Lost," I've entered a new place. I've given up on getting satisfying answers to mythological questions. If the writers come up with something good, I'll be pleasantly surprised. At this point, all I ask is that they entertain me for an hour. Last night, they totally did.