1979Oscar-Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen):nominated
1978BAFTA Film Awards-Best Screenplay:winner
1978Writers Guild Awards-Original Comedy:winner
1977Oscar-Best Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced):winner
1977Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Screenplay:winner
1977New York Film Critics Circle-Best Screenplay:winner