ABC Going Back to Simpson and Lachey

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Even though their MTV show is over, ABC is hoping that Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson haven’t faded from the public consciousness just yet.

On Monday, May 23, ABC will debut the couple’s third variety-show special, “Nick & Jessica’s Tour of Duty.” As the title implies, the focus of the show will be on entertaining American troops overseas.

The two-hour special, which is running on the last Monday of the sweeps period, comes about two months after “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica” ended its run on MTV.

Both of the couple’s previous specials have done well for ABC. “The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour” drew 11.5 million viewers when it premiered in April 2004, and “Nick & Jessica’s Family Christmas” brought in an audience of 12.4 million in December.

“Tour of Duty” will feature guest appearances by Willie Nelson, country stars Big & Rich, Jimmy Kimmel, Brian McKnight and Lachey’s brother Drew.

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