Dan Aykroyd on His Spooky Brush With Britney Spears & His 'Family of Spiritualists'
Dan Aykroyd, known for iconic roles in Ghostbusters and Coneheads, embraces the strange and supernatural. This fascination makes him an ideal host for The UnBelievable, returning for Season 3 on History Channel starting November 7.
About The UnBelievable Season 3
The show explores some of the most bizarre but true stories in human history, using reenactments, archival footage, and expert interviews. The premiere episode, titled “Strange Sightings,” features tales such as sinister clowns terrorizing neighborhoods and the mysteries around “America’s Most Haunted Highway.”
Dan Aykroyd on the Premiere Episode
“I made the mistake of watching the premiere episode late at night. And living in Central Florida, the I-4 highway story got me.”
Aykroyd shared his thoughts on the featured stories:
- I-4 highway story: “That was one of my favorites. I had heard about the I-4 highway story before the researchers proposed it for the show. I thought, ‘wow, this is a real thing.’ People I had spoken to many years ago told me this story.”
- The clowns: “As for the clowns, I still don’t know, man. The fact there was this rumor in suburban America, and these clowns were appearing everywhere. Very haunting, very eerie, very creepy.”
Personal Connection
Dan's interest in the paranormal is also rooted in his own family background, with spiritualism playing a significant role.
Author's summary: Dan Aykroyd’s deep fascination with supernatural stories, combined with his personal ties to spiritualism, shines through as he hosts the compelling third season of The UnBelievable.