Dan Aykroyd, a man known for his comedic chops and fascination with the paranormal, takes on a different kind of strange this Friday with “The UnBelievable.” In “Strange Afflictions,” Aykroyd presents a collection of medical mysteries that would leave even House M.D. scratching his head.
Prepare for tales of a family with blue skin, a girl with a life-threatening allergy to water, and, perhaps most bizarrely, a plague that triggers fits of uncontrollable laughter. Yep, you read that right. A laughing plague. The episode uses dramatic recreations, informative graphics, and archival material to bring these stories to life. Experts weigh in, trying to make sense of what caused these unusual conditions and how they affected those who experienced them.
“The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd: Strange Afflictions” premieres Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. ET on History.
