Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, producers of the Oscars, asked McLane if he'd lend his expertise after impressing them with his work on "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" with Daniel Radcliffe, a show they also produced.

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Chicago producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are to mastermind the 2013 Oscars ceremony, organisers have announced.

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Telecast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said they were "honoured" she had agreed to do a "special" performance.

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