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.

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

Curious why Bill Hader skipped Saturday Night Live’s (SNL) 50th anniversary special? Fans quickly noticed his absence from the star-studded lineup, sparking speculation about why the beloved comedian wasn’t part of the celebration.