Here's Why Several Notable “SNL” Alumni Skipped The Show’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Meanwhile, the same report suggests that SNL icon Dana Carvey, who was a regular star on the sketch show from 1986 to 1993, couldn’t make it because he had a “bad flu” and was sadly too sick to celebrate in person.

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Dana has not personally confirmed this, although he may likely address his absence during the next episode of his Fly on the Wall podcast with fellow SNL alum David Spade.