Oh God, is this footage painful! In 2004, when Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were still relevant, they decided to put on an old-fashioned prime-time variety show called The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour, filled with corny comedy sketches and musical numbers galore. 12-year old Taylor Lautner got himself a gig as a Mouseketeer in a sketch where they sang “The Mickey Mouse March”, though I have no earthly idea why he has the name “Joel” written on his T-shirt. I don’t know if this special was supposed to be spoofing corny variety shows (like that hilarious Simpsons parody from their “Spin-Off Showcase” episode) or if it’s really just that bad, but the laugh track is certainly on overload here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqmWKeKX6jo