Another notable alum, Bill Hader, was unable to attend the festivities due to a "longstanding schedule conflict," per a rep for the actor. Hader was on the show for eight seasons,

Unlike Bill Hader, who “politely declined” to attend due to a “ longstanding scheduling conflict ,” past SNL stars like Dan Aykroyd, Dana Carvey, and Colin Quinn missed the show without explanation. Aykroyd was a particularly glaring omission from the evening’s festivities, as he was the only living original cast member who did not attend.

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 home — and send his love