Saturday Night Live opened this week on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle with Kate McKinnon as host Laura Ingraham, who was taking on the “urban legend” of coronavirus. “And yes, I’m saying ‘urban’ as a dog whistle,” she said. 

First up, she was joined by Cecily Strong’s Jeanine Pirro, who similarly downplayed the outbreak. “Americans are not at risk,” she insisted. “Especially not our viewers, who skew elderly, are in bad health, live cloistered together in homes specifically for sick people and have smoked their entire lives.” 

After an appearance by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., the first cameo of the night came in the form of former cast member Darrell Hammond as ousted MSNBC host Chris Matthews. “Maybe i'll get in trouble for saying this, you look great,” he said. When Ingraham told him he could say “whatever he wants” on Fox, he added, “Oh my god, this place is amazing! Everyone here is hot, crazy or both.” 

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