How Dan Aykroyd Created "Ghostbusters" and His Thoughts on the Female-Led Reboot

 
 

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Dan Aykroyd was the youngest cast member on a brand new comedy show called Saturday Night Live when it premiered in 1975. In addition to iconic performances as Julia Child and a Conehead, Dan also created a real blues band called The Blues Brothers with fellow cast mate John Belushi. In this episode, Dan talks with Guy about playing drums behind Muddy Waters, his fascination with paranormal science that led him to create Ghostbusters, and the reason he thinks he's done with acting.

Links from the Show

01. Coneheads sketch

02. Bass-O-matic sketch

03. Ask President Carter sketch

04. The Blues Brothers on SNL

05. Soul Man

06. Crystal Head Vodka

07. Zombie Town Trailer

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