From: Kyle King <kyleking.nul>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 09:18:13 -0600
Fwd Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 06:31:42 -0500
Subject: Re: Dan Ackroyd & MUFON? - King


>From: Steven Kaeser <steve.nul>
>To: <ufoupdates.nul>
>Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 07:28:53 -0500
>Subject: Re: Dan Ackroyd & MUFON?

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>To my knowledge, Dan Ackroyd has not actually been involved in
>any UFO related documentaries, but I certainly could be wrong.
>He is a Hollywood figure that expressed an interest in the
>genre, and MUFON was very glad to bring him into the fold. He
>bring his interest and stature to the field, but not any
>specific expertise that I'm aware of.

>I think it's great that he wants to be involved in the genre,
>and I hope his support will help the field. On the other hand,
>is the involvement of a Hollywood figure going to lend real
>credibility to the subject as a serious area of study? It
>certainly could help MUFON in attracting a few additional "Field
>Investigators", but it's not likely to have a broader impact.


Hi Steve,

Dan Aykroyd - correct spelling - is a comic actor and
improvisational talent.

He is also a UFO buff... armchair variety... and has hosted at
least one 'unexplained mystery' tv show that I can recall.

His involvement is a double-edged sword. Since he is fondly
remembered as a satirist, lending his image to a UFO show can
tend to paint the field as a 'wink and a nudge' sort of area of
study.

Of course, the fact that he is a satirist doesn't mean he can't
be a respected member of the community, but it does allow others
the ability to see the field as fit for the likes of a funnyman.
No disrespect intended, but it would be the same if Ray Walston
had announced his belief in UFOs and went on the lecture
circuit. What promoter could resist the headline... *My Favorite
Martian* reveals belief in UFOs!! His involvement would have
been welcome... but detrimental at the end of the day.


Best Regards,

Kyle