Dan Aykroyd, famed for roles in Ghostbusters and Coneheads, embraces the mysterious and paranormal. His fascination makes him the ideal host for The UnBelievable, returning to the History Channel for its third season on November 7.
The series explores some of the strangest true stories in human history, featuring reenactments, archival footage, and expert interviews. The premiere episode, titled "Strange Sightings," shares chilling accounts including sinister clowns terrorizing neighborhoods and the mystery of "America’s Most Haunted Highway."
“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.”
Living in Central Florida, Aykroyd admits the haunting tales about the I-4 highway struck a chord with him.
“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.”
Alongside discussing the show, Aykroyd also shared details about a spooky encounter with Britney Spears and his family's spiritualist background, further highlighting his deep connection to the paranormal world.
Summary: Dan Aykroyd combines his love for the paranormal with hosting The UnBelievable, bringing eerie true stories like the haunted I-4 highway and mysterious clowns to History Channel viewers.