Dan Aykroyd, Bill Hader and more SNL members who were not on the 50th special and why

Saturday Night Live celebrated 50 years with some of Biggest name in comedy – But a few were noticeably absent.

On Sunday, February 16, over 180 role members and A-listers gathered at the 30 Rockefeller Center to honor the Skisskomedi show’s legacy for SNL50: Anniversary special .

After the evening the fans wrapped that there were some former role members who did not make a look, including And aykroyd and Bill Hader.

Just two days before the big show, aykroyd Posted on the anniversary of XBut did not talk that he would not participate.

“By cracking a head with pride in having been one of the founders of SNL together with everyone we were with during the four years, five decades ago,” wrote the original role member. “This Telecast is as historical as the next moon landing.”

“Comedist stars of our age all gathered during the US’s largest living Impresario, my manager Lorne Michaels,” continued the post. “People it’s friggin ‘holy !!”

According to Puck news“Matthew Belloni, Hader, who was on the show for eight years, responded to his invitation with” a polite decline. ”

Hader, however, was still seen under the special in an advertisement he did with Christian Wiig and Fred Armisen for Volkswagen.

Belloni also reported that the NBC operating director gave co-creator Michael’s ability to create SNL In 1975, Dick Ebersol was not present due to health problems.

Another remarkable name that was not present: Snickon Fund. Although he was a role member from 1986 to 1993 – and made guest performances over the years ago, even In the lead role like Joe Biden earlier this season – Carvey has not commented on the milestone on any platform.

Colin Quinnthat was hosted for the ‘Weekend Update’ segment SNL From 1998 to 2000, there was also missing.

There were many stars who came to the event and even participated in sketches during the almost four -hour episode. Some of the many names included Bill MurrayThe Tina FeyThe Jimmy FallonThe Amy PoehlerThe Maya Rudolph and Chevy Chase.

In addition to returning role members, other talents also participated in the special, including Sabrina carpenterThe Paul McCartneyThe Available AYOThe Tom Hanks and Kim Kardashian.

Original role member Garrett MorrisWhich is 88, even briefly appeared on stage to share a video covenant of John Belushi, “Don’t look back in anger.”

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“I had no idea, you will, that I would have to do so many reunification shows!” Morris joked when he introduced the clip.