NBC has the past several weeks detailed many changes at “ Saturday Night Live ,” particularly among the show’s cast. But one of the most important shifts at the program has gone undisclosed — until the program’s 51st season premiere.
Credits rolling early Sunday morning after a hosting stint by Bad Bunny revealed the elevation of longtime producer Erin Doyle to the top echelon of the show’s production staff. Doyle joins two “ SNL ” stalwarts, Steve Higgins and Erik Kenward, at the top levels of managing the series, which continues to be executive produced by Lorne Michaels .
An NBC spokeswoman for the show declined to comment on Doyle’s new role. Neither the network or the show have made any announcements about any changes in production staff.
Doyle’s overall responsibilities ma