TV tonight: 'Story of Frozen,' 'NCIS,' 'Rizzoli & Isles'

The Story of Frozen: Making A Disney Animated Classic | ABC, 8 ET/PT

First, let's get the caveats out of the way. Of course this behind-the-scenes salute is little more than a commercial for the ever-expanding Frozen merchandise universe (which now extends to ABC's use of the movie to boost Once Upon the Time) and Disney's next big animated project, Big Hero 6, which will get a sneak preview during the special. And yes, it's ludicrous of ABC to promote the special as "exclusive" — as if Disney were going to promote itself on anything other than the network it owns. But hey, Frozen was a great movie, and if your kids loved it, as many did, odds are good they'll love this special as well.

NCIS | CBS, 8 ET/PT

TV's most popular drama repeats the two-part special that served as a pilot for fall's NCIS: New Orleans. It's not the most exciting idea you've ever heard, and not exactly the kind of stretch or ambition you'd like to see from TV's top-rated network. But if we must have a spinoff, and apparently we must, be happy that this one at least offers a weekly chance to see Scott Bakula and CCH Pounder in New Orleans.

Rizzoli & Isles/Royal Pains | USA/TNT, 9 ET/PT

These two popular cable series complete their summer runs. Allow those who will miss them to watch in peace.