Author Biography: Pick61

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Pick61 has been a FunTrivia author since Aug 05 12 and has written 50 quizzes. Pick61 writes for many different categories, but is most active in Humanities, Movies, and Celebrities.

  • has earned 3,193 excellent quiz ratings from quiz takers.

Bio: As George Carlin said, "When you're born, you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat".
Hobbies: Trivia, autographs, old movies, pistol shooting. Strange mixture, isn't it?
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Quizzes / Other Works Authored by Pick61
1.
Here are ten legends of comedy. Can you identify them?
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Sep 18 12
Easier
Pick61
2213 plays
2.
  When I Was a Kid (American) top quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
I cringed when my Mom and Dad said it. Now I'm saying it. And my kids and grandkids are wincing. See what you know about the 40's and 50's.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jan 11 16
Category: 1940s Nostalgia
Easier
Pick61
2421 plays
3.
  Real Life Tough Guys popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Some of history's baddest dudes.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jun 16 13
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Easier
Pick61
1814 plays
4.
  Vintage American Slang II great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Since my first quiz, "Vintage American Slang" appeared, there has been a hue and cry for more. Well, a little hue and not much cry, really. But for what it's worth, here it is. Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jul 05 21
Category: American Slang
Very Easy
Pick61
Jul 05 21
2043 plays
5.
  Quotes from Clever Folks popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Here are some quotes from intellectuals and funny folks. Biting, but funny.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Dec 22 16
Category: Who Said It?
Easier
Pick61
Dec 22 16
1494 plays
6.
  The 1950s as I Remember Them popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
This quiz is representative of the 1950's I vividly remember. Mostly good, mostly fun, but some bad stuff, too!
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jun 16 20
Category: 1950s Nostalgia
Easier
Pick61
Jun 16 20
2227 plays
7.
  The Great Comedy Teams popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
These are the men who have made us laugh in the movies and TV. I remember them with fondness; I hope you do, too.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Sep 17 19
Average
Pick61
Sep 17 19
2118 plays
8.
  Programs on Both Radio and TV best quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Some shows were good enough to make the transition from radio to TV with ease. These did. This quiz is, admittedly, by an older player for older players, but regardless of your age, give it a shot. You just might be entertained.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Sep 10 12
Easier
Pick61
992 plays
9.
  I Saw That Star on the Andy Griffith Show! top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
The "Andy Griffith Show" aired for 8 seasons and a total of 249 episodes. I am amazed at the number of stars who appeared as guests early in their careers.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jan 06 13
Average
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1228 plays
10.
  Funny Men and Their Characters popular trivia quiz - 15 questions - 5 mins
Funny men have invented many outrageous characters and brought them to life. See how much you know about some of them.
Average, 15 Qns, Pick61, Jan 01 18
Average
Pick61
Jan 01 18
1349 plays
11.
  Yet More American Slang and Idioms - 10 questions - 3 mins
Please stop me before I create more of these quizzes.....
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Feb 25 13
Category: American Slang
Easier
Pick61
2196 plays
12.
  '30s Movies and the Stars great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
It has been said that the 1930s were Hollywood's greatest years. I heartily concur. Name the stars of these great films.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Aug 18 14
Category: 1930s Movies
Easier
Pick61
620 plays
13.
  Insults by Don Rickles, Mr. Warmth popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Here are some insults uttered by the incredibly funny Don Rickles. Try to guess at whom he was tossing the barbs.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Nov 04 12
Category: Celebrities Q-S
Easier
Pick61
915 plays
14.
  American Slang and Colloquialisms popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Once again I present a quiz which gives a hint of the meaning of some slang words and phrases and acquaints you with some of my slightly disfunctional but lovable family.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Nov 27 18
Category: American Slang
Easier
Pick61
Nov 27 18
2292 plays
15.
  And That Star's Partner Was - 10 questions - 4 mins
Many stars' lives are entwined with other stars by marriages, relationships and divorces.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Dec 20 15
Category: Celeb Couples
Easier
Pick61
1534 plays
16.
  Detectives in Fiction popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
I'm having trouble remembering the names of some of my favorite fictional detectives. If I give you some clues, can you help me?
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Sep 21 12
Easier
Pick61
1696 plays
17.
Only one of my favorite movies. Maybe not the funniest or most critically acclaimed. But simply fascinating in its scope.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Dec 27 21
Average
Pick61
Dec 27 21
627 plays
18.
  I Saw That Actor on Perry Mason! great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
These are well known actors who made appearances early in their careers on "Perry Mason", starring Raymond Burr, which aired from 1957 to 1966.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Dec 31 14
Easier
Pick61
837 plays
19.
  More American Slang And Colloquialisms - 10 questions - 3 mins
More American slang and sayings to pass along. Hope you enjoy them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Feb 17 13
Category: American Slang
Easier
Pick61
1334 plays
20.
  American Slang and Colloquialisms II popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins
Just some more predominately American usage of slang and colloquial phrases.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jun 09 22
Category: American Slang
Easier
Pick61
Jun 09 22
1759 plays
21.
  One Word, Two Meanings - 10 questions - 2 mins
I will give you two meanings to a single word. You must choose the proper word.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Pick61, Dec 20 20
Very Easy
Pick61
Dec 20 20
1725 plays
22.
  When I Was a Kid II (American) - 10 questions - 3 mins
Here's a mixture of subjects and objects from when I was a little 'un.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jul 01 22
Category: 1940s Nostalgia
Easier
Pick61
Jul 01 22
1225 plays
23.
  Hey, I Remember that Show! (1950s TV) popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
TV was in its infancy in the '50s. Some great shows emerged and some, well, not so great. See if you can answer some questions about a few of them.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Apr 11 18
Category: 1950s TV
Average
Pick61
Apr 11 18
915 plays
24.
  The Genius of Warner Brothers Cartoons top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
The Warner Brothers Cartoons of the 40s and 50s are pure artistic and comedic genius. See how much you know about the cartoons of that era.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Oct 07 19
Category: Mixture: Animated
Average
Pick61
Oct 07 19
1041 plays
25.
  Warner Bros. Cartoon Bad Guys great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Bugs and company had to contend with many a foe in numerous cartoons. Many tried to conquer the wise cracking rabbit; all failed.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Sep 05 22
Average
Pick61
Sep 05 22
716 plays
26.
  A President Said That great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
History has given America some great and some not so great leaders. Test your knowledge about their writings, speeches and senses of humor.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Dec 07 18
Average
Pick61
Dec 07 18
827 plays
27.
  Vintage American Slang III - 10 questions - 3 mins
This is the third and last of my slang quizzes. Have a good time and enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jan 11 17
Category: American Slang
Easier
Pick61
Jan 11 17
1423 plays
28.
  American Sports Nicknames popular trivia quiz - 15 questions - 3 mins
This is a simple game, really. I give you a nickname and the sport and you identify the player.
Easier, 15 Qns, Pick61, Oct 05 18
Category: Player Nicknames
Easier
Pick61
Oct 05 18
966 plays
29.
  Time Traveling Reporter - 10 questions - 4 mins
I am a reporter from the 25th century, sent by time machine to interview some famous people. But I'm having some trouble. Maybe you can help!
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Nov 23 21
Average
Pick61
Nov 23 21
741 plays
30.
  American Slang and Colloquialisms III - 10 questions - 4 mins
I know I keep promising not to write any more of these quizzes, but I can't stop! Have a good time!
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Dec 14 12
Category: American Slang
Easier
Pick61
1125 plays
31.
  Mel Brooks and His Movies great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Mel Brooks himself once said "We rise below vulgarity". He was not one to let good taste get in the way of something he considered funny.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Aug 16 12
Category: Brooks, Mel
Average
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772 plays
32.
  Maritime Disasters popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
I will give clues describing the disaster, you name the ship.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jan 26 18
Category: Maritime Disasters
Average
Pick61
Jan 26 18
557 plays
33.
  It's a whatch-amacallit, you know? - 15 questions - 3 mins
Oddball and humorous names that are given to people and things.
Easier, 15 Qns, Pick61, Jul 20 20
Easier
Pick61
Jul 20 20
1489 plays
34.
  You Don't Really Kick Them in the Side - 15 questions - 5 mins
Many famous fictional and real characters had a lieutenant or "sidekick". See if you can answer some questions about a few of them.
Average, 15 Qns, Pick61, Aug 05 19
Average
Pick61
Aug 05 19
847 plays
35.
  American Insults and Idioms - 10 questions - 4 mins
I give you an American insult or idiom. You choose the word or phrase which finishes it.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pick61, Oct 03 16
Easier
Pick61
Oct 03 16
1617 plays
36.
  Lincoln's Assassins - 10 questions - 5 mins
John Wilkes Booth, actor, killed Abraham Lincoln. But what do you know about all the other people who were caught up in the hysteria surrounding the murder?
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Apr 09 20
Category: Lincoln, Abraham
Average
Pick61
Apr 09 20
557 plays
37.
  Canines in Cartoons and Comics great trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
We love dogs and many of us tend to imbue them with human qualities. So it is with cartoonists and animators. See if you can identify these entertaining canines.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Oct 26 12
Average
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886 plays
38.
  Big Bands of Yesteryear great trivia quiz - 15 questions - 5 mins
This quiz is for those who remember and appreciate the Big Band era of the 20s, 30s and 40s.
Average, 15 Qns, Pick61, Sep 03 12
Category: Big Band
Average
Pick61
338 plays
39.
  Spies and Spying - 10 questions - 4 mins
Spies have been around since Alexander the Great. Here's some cloak and dagger trivia you might enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jun 10 22
Average
Pick61
Jun 10 22
625 plays
40.
  Vintage American Slang popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
English is a beautiful language. There are so many ways of expressing yourself. Slang has been around since the language developed. See if you can figure out where some of it came from.
Tough, 10 Qns, Pick61, Sep 14 12
Category: American Slang
Tough
Pick61
1482 plays
41.
  Ohio - The Buckeye State popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
Beautiful Ohio. How much do you know about my state?
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jan 11 23
Category: Ohio
Average
Pick61
Jan 11 23
661 plays
42.
  The Great B Movie Cowboys top quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
B Movies were usually the bottom half of a double feature, appearing as a companion to a more elaborate, star-studded main feature. Can you name these cowboys who appeared in so many of them?
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Sep 29 22
Average
Pick61
Sep 29 22
485 plays
43.
  The 30s, Gangster Style popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 4 mins
The 1930s spawned depression, unemployment and some of the most recognizable bad guys in American history. How much do you know about them.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Aug 07 12
Category: 1930s History
Average
Pick61
747 plays
44.
  British Things that Make Me Laugh - 15 questions - 6 mins
Many Brits think that Yanks don't understand their humor. Here are some things this Yank finds hilarious.
Average, 15 Qns, Pick61, Dec 11 12
Average
Pick61
585 plays
45.
  Quotes from My Favorite Comedies popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 5 mins
Questions based on quotes from some of my favorite comedy movies.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Dec 03 12
Average
Pick61
699 plays
46.
  Who Directed? - 10 questions - 4 mins
The great directors can put their own stamp on a film, many times without the public realizing it. See if you can identify the director.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Nov 29 12
Average
Pick61
460 plays
47.
  Character Actors of the 30s and 40s popular trivia quiz - 10 questions - 8 mins
Many of the movies of the thirties and forties featured appearances by some of the greatest character actors to ever do films. Can you recognize some of these?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Pick61, Apr 14 13
Difficult
Pick61
464 plays
48.
  The Great World Cities - 10 questions - 5 mins
Interesting tidbits about some of the Great Cities of the World
Tough, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jun 09 14
Tough
Pick61
1122 plays
49.
  The Yankee Soldier - 10 questions - 4 mins
A focus on the private yankee soldier and his life in the Union army.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Jan 14 13
Average
Pick61
490 plays
50.
  Combine the Two - 10 questions - 6 mins
I give you definitions for two words. Figure them out and combine them to make a word or phrase.
Average, 10 Qns, Pick61, Feb 11 13
Category: Rebuses
Average
Pick61
667 plays