The special, which generated numerous complaints to the Federal Communications Commission even in the pre-Janet Jackson era, is returning to the CBS airwaves after one year off. Victoria's Secret said last year that it opted not to do the show in 2004 in light of "the heat ... on the television networks," CEO Ed Razek said at the time.

Now, with the indecency debate having receded somewhat, CBS and the lingerie company apparently feel comfortable putting the show on the air again. The network has few details thus far, other than it will have a holiday theme and include the usual trappings of music, backstage footage and red-carpet interviews. No airdate has been set.