The History Channel Orders New Nonfiction Series “The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd” Exploring the Most Extraordinary and Unusual True Stories in Human History

The HISTORY® Channel greenlights the new, one-hour nonfiction series “The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd” (working title) hosted by award-winning actor, comedian, writer, and producer Dan Aykroyd. From fantastic people and creatures to strange places and outlandish inventions, the ten-episode series will reveal the ‘Who?’ ‘Why?’ and ‘How?’ surrounding some of human history’s most extraordinary and astonishing tales.

“In my life’s journey, I have found that everyone loves logic-defying stories. And, in this series we will be laying out a range of the most unusual tales ever known,” said Dan Aykroyd. “As a long time, avid watcher of The HISTORY Channel, I am excited to partner with their superb research staff and excellent program makers to present human history’s 100% true jaw-dropping mindblowers. ‘The UnBelievable‘ promises to be stimulating and entertaining television.”

“Some of the most peculiar people and unusual things that ever existed in history occurred right in our own backyard, and The HISTORY Channel is thrilled to have Dan Aykroyd at the helm to help bring these stories to life,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY Channel. “We can’t wait for viewers to go on this exploratory journey and see firsthand how truth is often much stranger than fiction.”

For generations, scientists and historians have been fascinated to uncover the truth behind some of the world’s most bizarre, real-life occurrences. Hosted by Aykroyd and featuring dynamic visuals, archival images, and expert interviews, “The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd” (w.t.) will uncover some of the most mysterious and bizarre inventions, creatures, people, and things throughout history. From a 440- pound Syrian bear turned military soldier to a man who survived being shot through the head with a 43-inch iron bar, the stories may appear unbelievable, but they are 100% true.

“The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd” (w.t.) is produced for The HISTORY Channel by Six West MediaTM group. Steve Ascher, Matt Pearl, and Kristy Sabat serve as executive producers for Six West MediaTM group. Dan Aykroyd is also an executive producer. Brooke Townsend, Mike Stiller, and Mary E. Donahue serve as executive producers for The HISTORY Channel.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to “The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd” (w.t.).