God's Favorite (Original script for the 1974 play) by Simon, Neil (playwright), Michael Bennett (director), Vincent Gardenia, Maria Karnilova, Charles Nelson Reilly (starring) - 1974

New York: Wolsk and Azenberg, 1974. Third Revised script for the 1974 play which opened on December 11, 1974, at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, for a run of 119 performances, closing on March 23, 1975. "Copy 1" annotation on title page in holograph marker. Loosely based on the story of Job from the Old Testament, God-fearing tycoon Joe Benjamin (Vincent Gardenia) is visited from Sidney Lipton (Charles Nelson Reilly), a messenger from God (with a sweatshirt with a big G on it), to test Joe's faith. Nominated for one Tony Award Set in the Benjamin mansion on the North Shore of Long Island. Purple Studio Duplicating Service titled wrappers, with credits for playwright Neil Simon. Title page present, dated Sept. '74, noted as Revision #3, with credits for playwright Neil Simon. 121 leaves, with last page of text numbered 2-43. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold screw brads.