"Cads are always relevant," said Michael Imperioli, the "Sopranos" actor who played one on the show.
"You need to bring the exercise to life and keep it fun, interesting and relevant," said Mr Coe.
In 2015 there are similarly uncertain and dramatic global events that make the plays relevant, said Nunn.
"Some of the things may not be relevant," said Rodney C. Adkins, general manager of I.B.M.'s pervasive computing division.
"Those choices are relevant," said Harold E. Morse, the chief executive of Ovation, a cable arts network.
They are focused on – in this case – jumping far and the rest is not relevant," said the 53-year-old.
"It shouldn't be relevant," said Mr. Katz, who said he both creates job and contributes to charitable causes.
"This is the guy's way of saying, 'I'm still relevant,' " said one high-level Republican who has regular dealings with Mr. Molinari.
"You need to evolve great brands in order to stay relevant," said Kate Shevack, vice president for marketing for the food division of Reckitt Benckiser in Wayne, N.J.
"I really don't think that issue is relevant," said Mr. Ross, who takes his religion seriously and sometimes vacations in Israel.
"It's possible for characters to run for a long time and still be relevant," said Jim Hardison, creative director for the development lab.
