“Saturday Night Live” alum Dan Aykroyd has some glowing words for ... The “Ghostbusters” star won a Primetime Emmy in 1977 for his writing on the show, and went on to be nominated four ...

Dan Aykroyd, born in Ottawa ... of "The Blues Brothers" sketch led to a full-length feature in 1980, with Aykroyd writing and producing the movie soundtrack, defying the disco and punk era.

Dan Aykroyd has hailed the Saturday Night Live ... to the sketch comedy show’s longtime producer Lorne Michaels, writing: “All Heads up toasting triumphant SNL 50th. Advantage of not attending ...

Dan Aykroyd was the only living member of the original “Saturday Night Live” cast who didn’t attend “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.” Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris ...

Other notable “SNL” alums who didn’t appear included Bill Hader (a cast member from 2005 to 2013) and original star Dan Aykroyd (1975 to 1979). According to a rep, Hader was unable to make ...

A few people were notably absent, however, including original "SNL" cast member Dan Aykroyd. Though Aykroyd was featured in a montage mourning "'SNL' characters and sketches that have aged ...