The selections are played with zest and charm, though certain details of the originals get lost in translation.

But, as played with reticent charm by the boyish Mr. Rudd, George has a life of his own.

Scotty Bloch plays the part of Mother with considerable elegance and charm.

Debbi Starker plays the mammoth prison matron with heavyhanded charm.

He is played with considerable charm by Alexis Cruz.

Also well used is Gloria Reuben, a fellow time-police officer who plays the inevitable new partner with effervescent charm.

If the music wasn't original, it was played with verve and charm.

It's far less than a saint deserves, but at least Elizabeth Mitchell plays her with intelligence and charm.

Evan Ziporyn played the clarinet and saxophone with tremendous charm.

In fact, much about "Malcolm" sounds as if it should be awful yet plays with easy charm.