Dan Aykroyd on His Spooky Brush With Britney Spears & His 'Family of Spiritualists'
Dan Aykroyd, known for his roles from Ghostbusters to Coneheads, embraces the strange and supernatural. As the host of The UnBelievable, returning for Season 3 on History Channel, he explores the oddest true stories throughout history.
The UnBelievable Season 3 Premiere
The new season begins on November 7 with an episode titled “Strange Sightings,” featuring tales about sinister clowns disturbing neighborhoods and the mystery of “America’s Most Haunted Highway.” The show uses reenactments, archival footage, and expert interviews to dive into these eerie events.
Dan Aykroyd on the I-4 Highway Story and Sinister Clowns
"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."
"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."
Living in Central Florida, Aykroyd was personally affected by the I-4 highway story after watching the episode late at night.
About Dan Aykroyd's Spiritual Connections
Aykroyd has a unique perspective on the supernatural, partly because of his own family’s involvement with spiritualism, enhancing his passion and credibility as the host of a show centered on otherworldly phenomena.
Author’s summary: Dan Aykroyd blends his fascination with the paranormal and personal encounters to bring authenticity and intrigue to The UnBelievable Season 3 on the History Channel.
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