Here's why Dana Carvey, Bill Hader and more 'Saturday Night Live' legends skipped the 'SNL50' anniversary show.

Dana Carvey was among the most conspicuous no-shows at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special this past weekend. And now we know why one of the show’s all-star cast members didn’t make it to New York City.

Dana Carvey explains on his and David Spade's "Fly on the Wall" podcast why he wasn't at "SNL50," the 50th anniversary special for “Saturday Night Live.”

Lorne Michaels appears to be riveted by Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ongoing legal dispute, according to former “SNL” cast member Dana Carvey. On Thursday’s episode of his and fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum David Spade’s “Fly on the Wall podcast,

Where’s Dana? Dana Carvey skipped the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special that reunited dozens of the show’s current and former stars at Studio 8H on Sunday. Viewers were surprised the 69-year-old comedian missed the event considering he’s made recent appearances on “SNL” to portray Joe Biden.

Fans noticed Dana Carvey and Dan Aykroyd were not in Studio 8H during the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special. Meanwhile, Steve Martin jokes that the show’s COVID “curse” is real.

Live great Dana Carvey mysteriously missed the show’s 50th anniversary special earlier this month, fans wanted answers from Lorne Michaels — answers to questions like, “Was Nicepool really a Justin Ba

Live” icon Dana Carvey has frequently returned to Studio 8H this season to play President Joe Biden, and even revived his famed Church Lady character in December. So why wasn’t he seen on Sunday’s “SNL50: The Anniversary Special”?

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,

T he ever-iconic Saturday Night Live is currently in its landmark 50th season. Created by Lorne Michaels, the late-night sketch comedy show has been airing on NBC since 1975, with

Live’ welcomed back cast members and hosts from all 50 seasons for an anniversary special on Sunday, February 16, but some stars were missing