Dan Aykroyd on His Spooky Encounter With Britney Spears and Spiritualist Family Roots
Dan Aykroyd, known for his iconic roles in Ghostbusters and Coneheads, embraces the strange and supernatural, making him an ideal host for the History Channel's The UnBelievable. The show returns for its third season on November 7.
About The UnBelievable Season 3
The series explores some of the most bizarre yet true stories from human history. It combines reenactments, archival footage, and expert interviews to uncover unusual phenomena.
Premiere Episode: "Strange Sightings"
- Features tales of sinister clowns terrorizing neighborhoods.
- Explores "America’s Most Haunted Highway," the I-4 in Central Florida.
Dan Aykroyd’s Reflections
"I made the mistake of watching the premiere episode late at night. And living in Central Florida, the I-4 highway story got me."
"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."
Regarding the clowns, Aykroyd admitted the mystery continues:
"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."
Spiritual Roots and Notable Encounters
Aykroyd also shared insights into his familial background steeped in spiritualism and recounted a spooky encounter with Britney Spears, further connecting his fascination with the paranormal to his personal life.
Author’s summary: Dan Aykroyd, blending his spiritual family heritage with his love for the supernatural, hosts The UnBelievable Season 3, sharing eerie stories like haunted highways and creepy clowns.