1977 Writers Guild of America Awards – Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen Winner

The Bad News Bears
Bill Lancaster
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.
1977 Writers Guild of America Awards – Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen Nominees

Murder by Death
Neil Simon

Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Paul Mazursky

Silent Movie
Mel Brooks
