
The Great Creators with Guy Raz
How Dan Aykroyd Created "Ghostbusters" and His Thoughts on the Female-Led Reboot
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, what he thinks of the female-led Ghostbusters reboot he helped produce, and the reason he thinks he's done with acting.
Links from the show:
- Coneheads sketch
- Bass-O-matic sketch
- Ask President Carter sketch
- The Blues Brothers on SNL
- Soul Man
- Crystal Head Vodka
- Zombie Town Trailer
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