Nick & Jessica Variety Hour (television) Hour-long television special on ABC; aired on April 11, 2004. Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, multiplatinum artists from their hit MTV series, Newlyweds, showcase their singing and comedic talents in a series of sketches and musical performances with such guests as Jewel, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Bench, and Muppets stars Kermit and Miss Piggy. From Tenth Planet Productions & JT Television in association with Touchstone Television.