Quick Notes: "The O.C.," "Commander," "The West Wing"

I never liked Anna on “The O.C.” That’s probably because she was a stumbling block to Seth and Summer. But her return Thursday gave the show a zip that it had been missing. Buy why, oh why, did the writers find it necessary to have Kirsten fall off the wagon? I know the show was missing a villain, but did they have to make it Sandy? Also, how quick was that resolution to the Theresa baby story? I still can’t believe Kirsten told Ryan about the baby over the phone…

When Alan Arkin, as MacKenzie Allen’s Attorney General nominee on “Commander In Chief,” asked Mac if he could win confirmation, I couldn’t help but answer, “Of course you can. The bad guys never win!” But they did get a little closer this time as Mac had to resort to some of Templeton’s tactics. And didn’t you just know that Mac’s VP was bad news (Actually, he’s good news if you’re a Templeton fan like me.)...

“The West Wing” is the last show I would’ve expected to give us a major twist; but if the previews are correct, we’re going to get one next week. It appears that Matt Santos (Jimmy Smits) is going to ask Arnold Vinick (Alan Alda) to be his Vice-President.

Now there’s always a chance the promos are being deceiving; but…

Is it totally unrealistic? Absolutely, but it would be a good way to include the dynamic Vinick in the wrap-up of the show. However, it could also be the one false note in an otherwise melodic final season.

And how many of you wanted to jump off your couch and scream “Finally!” when the camera revealed that Donna was accompanying Josh on his vacation. Let’s just hope he doesn’t screw this up…