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Draper hopes the new studio can serve the same role. "We certainly suffered a blow when the fort closed in '99, but we're now actively working to make that property all that it can be," Draper said.

Williams lambasted many top comedians during the Jan. 3 interview, prompting much discussion, including responses from other comedians. The interview has 58 million views on YouTube.