Which executive replaced Jean Doumanian as SNL producer in 1981?

Dick Ebersol replaced Jean Doumanian as Saturday Night Live's producer in 1981. NBC brought him in after Doumanian's troubled sixth season suffered from poor reviews, declining ratings, and controversy surrounding an uncensored profanity broadcast live.

Ebersol was already closely connected to SNL: he had helped develop the series with Lorne Michaels and had worked at NBC. His first produced episode aired on April 11, 1981, but a Writers Guild of America strike soon halted production and ended the season early.

When SNL returned, Ebersol reshaped the program's cast and tone. He retained Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo, while adding performers including Robin Duke, Tim Kazurinsky, and Tony Rosato. Ebersol remained executive producer until Michaels returned in 1985, overseeing the era that established Murphy as the show's breakout star.