Dan Aykroyd watched Saturday Night Live special at home Dan Aykroyd has revealed where he was during the Saturday Night Live special. 27 July 2025 Dan Aykroyd missed the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special because he wanted to watch the show from home. Dan Aykroyd previously starred on Saturday Night Live The 73-year-old star was a notable absentee from the anniversary special, but Dan still watched the show and he remains a huge fan of Saturday Night Live.