Dan Aykroyd on His Spooky Brush With Britney Spears & His 'Family of Spiritualists'
Dan Aykroyd, known for his iconic roles in Ghostbusters and Coneheads, embraces the strange and supernatural, making him an ideal host for The UnBelievable, returning for Season 3 on the History Channel starting November 7.
The UnBelievable Season 3 Overview
The show explores "the strangest-but-true stories in human history" using reenactments, archival footage, and expert commentary. The premiere episode, titled "Strange Sightings," features chilling stories such as sinister clowns unsettling communities and the eerie phenomena along "America’s Most Haunted Highway."
Aykroyd Reflects on the Episodes
"I made the mistake of watching the premiere episode late at night. And living in Central Florida, the I-4 highway story got me."
He continues:
"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."
About the clowns, he admits uncertainty:
"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."
Spirituality in Aykroyd's Life
Alongside sharing stories from the series, Aykroyd reveals his personal connection to spiritualism through his family and a memorable encounter with Britney Spears linked to his interest in the paranormal.
Author's summary: Dan Aykroyd's passion for the supernatural shines as he hosts The UnBelievable, revealing eerie true stories and his own spiritual family background.