This “Wizard” is odd. The folks at “The Wonderful World of Disney” have cast R&B star Ashanti in “Muppets Wizard of Oz” (7 p.m., ABC), based on one of the most beloved musical films of all time, but have decided to do away with the songs.

OK, Ashanti does sing a bleak, hip-hoppy theme song about getting out of Kansas, and Miss Piggy (as the Wicked Witch in black leather) warbles about being a “diva,” but these are exceptional musical moments in a gag-heavy parody of a beloved classic that often falls far short of enchanting.

Let’s start with Dorothy. In the Judy Garland original, Dorothy runs away from home because she’s hurt and confused, rather typical feelings for an adolescent. In the Ashanti version, Dorothy wants to blow out of Kansas because she needs to be a big star. This starlicious attitude sets the tone for the “Muppets” misadventure.

Queen Latifah co-stars as Aunt Em, the no-nonsense owner of a Kansas diner, where Dorothy and Uncle Henry (David Alan Grier) serve breakfast specials and Sloppy Joes to truck drivers. Dorothy wants more. As we know, a twister obliges her and sends her to Oz, along with her pet prawn Toto (don’t ask).

Even the casting of the Muppets as the Scarecrow (Kermit), the Tin Thing (Great Gonzo) and the Lion (Fozzie Bear) robs this “Oz” of its essential story. As everyone knows, in the movie, these characters are dreamlike composites of people from Dorothy’s past. But here everything is sacrificed on the altar of entertainment in-jokes.

The poppy field scene is transformed into a druggy trip (or at least a druggy trip as imagined by the set director of “The Dating Game”).

And, as if to prove that he has to appear in virtually everything, director Quentin Tarantino makes a cameo appearance as himself.

Tonight’s other highlights

¢ Dr. Phil McGraw plays host to a primetime special “Escaping Addiction” (7 p.m., CBS). What if you’re addicted to Dr. Phil?

¢ Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow star in the 2001 comedy “Shallow Hal” (7 p.m., Fox).

¢ Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer and Renee Zellweger star in the 2002 adaptation of Janet Fitch’s novel “White Oleander” (8 p.m., Lifetime).

¢ Judi Dench, Cher, Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith and Lily Tomlin star in director Franco Zeffirelli’s 1999 autobiographical drama “Tea with Mussolini” (8 p.m., Pax).

¢ On three episodes of “Reba” (WB), Dolly Parton (7:30 p.m.), tipsy suspicions (8 p.m.), Van’s football dreams take a hit (8:30 p.m.). The middle episode is the season finale.

¢ Merv Griffin receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd annual Daytime Emmy awards (8 p.m., CBS).

¢ A victim of police brutality stands accused on “Law & Order: Trial By Jury” (9 p.m., NBC). This series will not return in the fall.

Series notes

Tyra Banks plays host to two hours of “America’s Next Top Model” (7 p.m., UPN).