Note to Jeff Bewkes: Get a respected number two if and when you become the new Dick Parsons

Its said that if and when current Time Warner Prexy Jeff Bewkes does indeed gets upped to CEO at Time Warner in the coming months, he may not appoint a second in command. But we think that could be problematic for the lanky one time banker turned media big shot. Currently as Time Warner's second in command, all division heads report to him, while CEO Parsons focuses on the big picture and his vineyard. Bewkes may put too much pressure on himself if he tries to balance big picture duties and talking up Wall Street with day to day operations. Our verdict is that Bewkes should bring in a strong number two, an operations superstar who can keep the joints greased and running smoothly preferably from outside the Time Warner lines. The individual doesn't have to be a media insider, he/she just has to be a strong business manager. Because who is Jeff kidding? He will need a co-captain to help man the ship so he can focus on how in the world he can beef up Time Warner's stunted stock price, while a retired Dick Parsons gets drunk on his own wine somewhere in Italy as Laura looks on with a "What the fuck?" expression on her face.