Don Cardi - with due respect.

I don't know if Tony was ever officially made 'Acting Boss' in Season 1. Remember Jackie Aprile himself was the Acting Boss for real boss Eckley Di Meo.

I just think it worked out that way - Tony was liked by the other capos so Junior just had to take it.

The fact is when Jackie died, Tony didn't want the heat and the strong possibility of 'time as a guest of the government' that came with it. Also, there was frequent mention of Junior being backed up by New York.

Anyway, I won't quibble. Any confusion I'm sure was intended. I bet real wise guys love to confuse the government about who is in charge of what.

Thanks a lot for your info on the role of consiglere. Silvio's advisory role is never clear, but he does have habit of telling Tony what's going on.