“Saturday Night Live” alum Dan Aykroyd has some glowing words for his former boss Lorne Michaels and the late-night show’s glitzy 50th anniversary special that took place over the weekend.

Dan Aykroyd wrote a post on X acknowledging he missed the “SNL50" anniversary special while also praising the show for how good it was. The comedy icon missed the "Saturday Night Live" celebration.

Dan Aykroyd acknowledges his absence from 'SNL50' The comedy icon missed the “Saturday Night Live” celebration. Dan Aykroyd, on CBS Mornings on March 14, 2024. Mary Kouw / CBS.