Dan Aykroyd on His Spooky Brush With Britney Spears & Spiritual Family
Dan Aykroyd, well known for iconic roles in Ghostbusters and Coneheads, embraces the mysterious and supernatural. This fascination makes him the ideal host for The UnBelievable, which returns to History Channel for its third season on November 7.
About The UnBelievable Season 3
The show explores some of the strangest yet true stories in human history through reenactments, archival footage, and expert interviews. The premiere episode, “Strange Sightings,” features eerie tales including sinister clowns terrorizing neighborhoods and “America’s Most Haunted Highway,” among other unbelievable events.
Dan Aykroyd’s Favorite Stories
"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 that the I-4 highway story was one of his favorites, having heard it before from researchers and other sources.
"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."
Connections to Spiritualism
In addition to his onscreen work, Aykroyd revealed personal ties to the paranormal through his “family of spiritualists.” His openness to the unexplained is a hallmark of both his career and personal beliefs.
What Fans Can Expect
- New stories of the unusual and unexplained
- A mix of dramatic reenactments and expert commentary
- Investigations into haunted locations and strange phenomena
Author's summary: Dan Aykroyd returns as host of The UnBelievable to explore eerie true stories, blending his fascination with the paranormal and personal spiritual family ties.