Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Dan Aykroyd Missed 'SNL50' to Watch at Home
Dan Aykroyd, one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live, chose to skip the 50th-anniversary show.
He wanted to watch the special at home with his family like a regular viewer, enjoying it from beginning to end.
Aykroyd explained he didn't want to be working backstage.
He enjoyed the show, especially the new cast members.
The anniversary special was a big hit, with many people watching.
Dan Aykroyd missed the 'SNL50' anniversary special.
Aykroyd preferred to watch the show at home with his family.
He did not want to be working backstage.
Aykroyd is a fan of the current cast and the show.
The 'SNL50' special had 14.8 million viewers.
- Who
- Dan Aykroyd and the viewers of the 'SNL50' anniversary special.
- What
- Dan Aykroyd explained why he missed the 'SNL50' anniversary special.
- When
- During the 'SNL50' anniversary weekend in February.
- Where
- At home, watching the 'SNL50' special.
- Why
- He wanted to enjoy the show as a fan with his family.
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- Event
- SNL50 Anniversary Special
- Notable Absence
- Dan Aykroyd
- Aykroyd's Reason
- Wanted to watch from home
- Original Cast Member
- Yes
- Viewership
- 14.8 million