D-17 EMPEROR [RADIO-SERIAL] [Zuma Palmer, Hollywood Daily Citizen] “…the laugh produced by ‘D-17 Emperor’ on the KFI series makes the chills run down your back. Ach, such a laugh.” [Broadcasting, January 1, 1932] “ ‘EMPEROR D-17,’ mystery serial on KFI, Los Angeles, has been resumed by popular request although it is at present without a sponsor. Some 2,800 letters asked for its continuance after it was taken off the air a few weeks ago.” ORIGINATION: KFI, Los Angeles, California. DURATION: April 7-May 19, 1931 (first series), 1931 (second series), 1932 (third series). PERSONNEL: Unknown. [CHRONOLOGY] D-17 EMPEROR (KFI, LOS ANGELES) [Tuesday—8:00-8:15 PM] October 27, 1931