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Dan Aykroyd on His Spooky Encounter & 'The UnBelievable' Season 3

Dan Aykroyd, known for his iconic roles in Ghostbusters and Coneheads, is fearless when it comes to ghosts and the paranormal. His fascination with the eerie, unusual, and possibly supernatural makes him an ideal host for The UnBelievable, returning for its third season on the History Channel starting November 7.

About The UnBelievable Season 3

The show explores some of the most baffling yet true stories in human history. It combines reenactments, archival footage, and expert interviews to bring these strange tales to life. The season premiere, titled "Strange Sightings," features stories like sinister clowns terrorizing neighborhoods and the mysterious "America’s Most Haunted Highway."

Dan Aykroyd on the Premiere and Notable Stories

Aykroyd shared his reaction to one of the premiere's stories:

“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 eerie clown sightings, he said:

“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.”

Personal Reflections and Experiences

Aykroyd revealed a personal experience while watching the premiere:

“I made the mistake of watching the premiere episode late at night. And living in Central Florida, the I-4 highway story got me.”

Summary

Dan Aykroyd’s curiosity about the paranormal and his family’s spiritualist background enrich his role as host, offering viewers a compelling journey through the strange and unexplained.

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TV Insider TV Insider — 2025-11-06