Here are some of the cast members who did not attend the 50th-anniversary special: Bill Hader was most notably not present at the anniversary, citing a scheduling conflict. Despite not being at the anniversary show, Hader recently reunited with his SNL castmates, Kristin Wiig and Fred Armisen, for a Volkswagen commercial.

The all-star format had characters from different generations of “SNL” (plus one star who'd never been on before) join in classic sketches, songs, jokes and nostalgia.

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,

Live" premiered in October 1975, changing the face of TV forever.

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”?

You might not know this about me, but I’m a decently big fan of Saturday Night Live. I wouldn’t say I’m the type of person who stays up and watches it late at night because I’m an actual baby who goes to bed at ten almost every single time.

Podcast co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz share their thoughts about the skits, musical guests, returning hosts and cast members, and special guests from the 'SNL' special.