Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs

[A51Watcher]

I remember seeing Dan give Letterman a copy of 'Above Top Secret' one night while appearing on his show.

Here in a private setting Dan shares his knowledge and gives us UFO's 101, 102, 3, 4, and 5. 

[starwarp2000]

My Step Mother was an Alien 

[ArMaP]

I am always suspicious of actors talking about any thing, as their work is to do exactly that, so we can never really know if they are just doing some job or talking for themselves.

PS: I didn't watch the video.

[Elvis Hendrix]

I am always suspicious of actors talking about any thing, as their work is to do exactly that, so we can never really know if they are just doing some job or talking for themselves.

PS: I didn't watch the video.

Evening,

I hear ya but isn't it just good that he is standing up at all?

Most celebs won't speak about anything of any importance in case they are branded wackos.

Hey the more the merrier I say.


Elvis.

[A51Watcher]

Incredibly lame.

[Somamech]

I am always suspicious of actors talking about any thing, as their work is to do exactly that, so we can never really know if they are just doing some job or talking for themselves.

PS: I didn't watch the video.

That is why some of us love SG1

[sky otter]

you guys do know about this...right?



Dan Aykroyd Talks About Crystal Head Vodka
In Interview, Vodka / By Geoff Kleinman / 23 September 2010 / 18 comments



Dan Aykroyd Crystal Head Vodka

Dan Aykroyd may be best known for his years on Saturday Night Live, as the tall thin half of The Blues Brothers, or Dr. Raymond Stantz ("Ray") from Ghostbusters.
What many people may not know about Dan Aykroyd is that he is a very accomplished and savvy businessman
who is the importer for Patron in Canada and owner of several wineries in Niagara. Now his signature spirit, Crystal Head Vodka, has been making its mark. Well known for its cool crystal bottle, Crystal Head Vodka is out to prove that great packaging and a very well known and admired owner are just part of its success – it's what's inside that bottle that really counts.

We interviewed Dan Aykroyd about his involvement with Crystal Head Vodka, his experience as an owner of the brand, and the challenge he faces with having such an amazingly cool bottle.
How did you first get involved with Crystal Head Vodka?

It started when I brought Pátron tequila to Canada. At first we couldn't get Pátron to Canada, so we spoke to Diamond Estates Wine & Spirits and got them involved.

As it turned out, they also have four vineyards in Niagara producing really great reds and really powerful world-class whites. One of the executives said, "While we're doing Pátron, why don't we develop a line of wines?" So through the Pátron distributorship, I bought part of the Diamond Estate and I'm now an owner of the four vineyards as well.

The Crystal Head Vodka originates from an idea my friend artist John Alexander had. He's been going to the Mexican "Day of the Dead" celebration for some time. He has been putting skulls in his artwork for years. He wanted put tequila in a glass skull. It was a brilliant idea, but I'm the importer of Patron into Canada, so that would be like Pepsi salesman drinking Coke.

Then it hit me – let's bring back the Mitchell-Hedges skull that was found in the Yucatan. Then I thought, "Why not use a liquid that is a pure spirit?" and we created Crystal Head Vodka.

Are you considering doing other products besides Vodka?

Crystal Head Vodka, other liquid libation projects, and my acting career keep me very busy!

Why do you think Vodka is such a popular spirit?

The proof of the liquid and the demand of the public is great. With many different countries (and even regions) producing their own vodka, consumers are interested more in the category now than ever before.

Which cocktail do you think shows off Crystal Head the best?

A favorite recipe of mine is "The Cranium," which uses Crystal Head Vodka, cranberry juice and a splash of grenadine.


Cranium
1 1/2 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
Cranberry juice
Grenadine

Method: Pour Crystal Head vodka and Cranberry juice over
ice in a tall glass. Add splash of Grenadine (unstirred)
on the top.

Garnish with blood orange slice.

What has been the biggest surprise for you with Crystal Head Vodka?

I am surprised at the number of people who become fans after one sip!

What has been the biggest challenge?

Getting people to open the bottle. Lots of times I hear that people buy Crystal Head Vodka for the bottle – that's great but please crack that skull open.

Since I don't think you have been any movies together, I don't know if you know each other, but I was curious if there is a friendly rivalry between you and Bruce Willis with his Sobieski vodka.

No rivalry, Bruce is a spokesperson for his brand. I created Crystal Head Vodka and am the majority shareholder – there's a much deeper connection with the brand.

Dan Aykroyd has been touring with the Crystal Head Vodka and signing bottles in various cities. His next stop is in Portland, Oregon on September 27th from 3-5pm at Stateline Liquor, 1109 North Jantzen Drive Portland, OR 97217.

http://www.drinkspirits.com/vodka/dan-aykroyd-talks-about-crystal-head-vodka/

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Aykroyd fared better when he hosted the non-fiction series PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal, which aired from 1996 to 2000. A known spiritualist, he was a natural fit for the show. "Like my great-grandfather and father before me, I have always been intrigued by ghosts, magic and demonology; and these kinds of subjects figure prominently in our myths," he told psiberific.com.

These days, Aykroyd acts infrequently. In recent years, he has made appearances on Jim Belushi's legal drama The Defenders and Fran Drescher's sitcom Happily Divorced. On the big screen, he had a supporting role in the political comedy The Campaign (2012), starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis.

Other Projects
In 1992, Aykroyd co-founded the House of Blues, a nightclub in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with Isaac Tigrett. This business venture reflects his lifelong interest in music. "Heaven to me is percussion and bass, a screaming guitar and a burbling Hammond B-3 organ," he explained to People magazine. The House of Blues has grown to include venues around the world.

Aykroyd also operates a thriving wine and spirits business. In 2007, he debuted his line of wine in Canada. Also around this time, he helped develop a brand of vodka, Crystal Head, which is sold in skull-shaped bottles.

Personal Life
Aykroyd has been married to actress Donna Dixon since 1983. The pair met while making the 1983 comedic flop Doctor Detroit. They have three children together.

http://www.biography.com/people/dan-aykroyd-9193409?page=2

[A51Watcher]

[A51Watcher]

I hear ya but isn't it just good that he is standing up at all?

Most celebs won't speak about anything of any importance in case they are branded wackos.

Spot on.

Btw, I invited Dan to join the other day after watching the video.

[zorgon]

Would be cool to have him here We need some new blood

[sky otter]

[ArMaP]

Would be cool to have him here We need some new blood

If he comes I promise to behave.

[robomont]

i watched the first minute but he showed signs of lying so i turned it off.i like dans movies but dont trust that vid.i was a big fan of that psci show he had.