Dan Aykroyd couldn't attend the SNL 50th anniversary special on February 16 in person — but thankfully, he didn't miss a second of the music or the laughter. In a heartfelt February 19 social media ...

Fans noticed Dana Carvey and Dan Aykroyd were not in Studio 8H during the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special.

Dan Aykroyd has broken his silence about not appearing at “SNL50.” Aykroyd, one of the original stars of “Saturday Night Live ...

Live” alum Dan Aykroyd has some glowing words for his former boss Lorne Michaels and the late-night show’s glitzy 50th ...

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s “Homeward Bound” to open the show, five-decade “Saturday Night Live” ...

Although he was certainly there in spirit, original cast member Dan Aykroyd missed out on the SNL50 celebrations over the ...

The original member did not join his castmates in New York City for the special on Feb. 16, but he made sure to tune in from ...

Michaels created the show and was originally a writer and producer. Barring his hiatus in the '80s between seasons six and 10 ...

Dan Aykroyd skipped the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special due to 'prior commitments,' but toasted Lorne Michaels ...

Aykroyd did not provide a reason for missing the event. He was the sole living member of the original “SNL” cast who didn’t ...

The Anniversary Special" after being the sole living "Saturday Night Live" original cast member to skip the event.

Dan Aykroyd was the only living member of the original "Saturday Night Live" cast who didn't attend the 50th anniversary show ...