Tony Bennett wasn't the only one singing a toast to Sumner Redstone at a tribute to him last week. Face The Nation anchor and country crooner Bob Schieffer, who's leaving CBS News, also gave the Viacom honcho a tune:

"You are the guru, and who would know but you what a little change in Viacom’s name would do. Have an éclair, Mr. Redstone, buy some networks, make a movie, play a tune. Take a break now, Mr. Redstone, ’cause another deal will come along real soon."

But a call to arms wasn't the only idea on Bob's mind; the ousted Tom Cruise also got a shout out.

"Nickelodeon’s a hit, you built the whole thing bit by bit. With hard work and a little hoop de doo, you got rid of one Tom Cruise, but you kept CBS News. Mr. Redstone, thank you, Mr. Redstone, we thank you."

[NYT]