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Date	Process	Result
July 8, 2006	Good article nominee	Listed
July 26, 2006	Good article reassessment	Delisted
March 2, 2007	WikiProject peer review	Reviewed
May 31, 2007	Good article nominee	Not listed
July 2, 2007	Good article nominee	Not listed
January 5, 2008	Peer review	Reviewed
February 1, 2008	Featured article candidate	Promoted
February 4, 2017	Featured article review	Demoted
February 3, 2025	Featured article candidate	Not promoted
Facts from this article were featured on Wikipedia's Main Page in the "On this day..." column on June 22, 2018, and June 22, 2019.
Current status: Former featured article

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Stonewall/ Gay Rights Legacy?

Garland's death played an important role in the Stonewall Riots/ Gay Liberation since she was a Queer Icon--this deserves to be mentioned! 70.39.20.64 (talk) 16:27, 24 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The historicity of that narrative is questionable. See Olivia B. Waxman (June 23, 2019). "Some People Think Stonewall Was Triggered by Judy Garland's Funeral. Here's Why Many Experts Disagree". Time. Best.4meter4 (talk) 17:29, 24 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Dead Link

Link #111 "Grammy Awards for Judy at Carnegie Hall" does not work. 404 page 2600:1700:AC91:27E0:5D20:13C9:3199:5508 (talk) 01:34, 22 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox Image

Can we change the image in the infobox to this color image. Since it is in color and still pretty high quality for a photo in 1945, it is objectively the best. What should we put though? Wcamp9 (talk) 21:51, 3 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have no problem with the current image. - FlightTime (open channel) 22:20, 3 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion on the Classification of Judy Garland’s Albums

Hi everyone, I’d like to start a discussion on the classification of Judy Garland’s albums in the article. There seems to be some inconsistency in how her albums—especially early releases—are categorized as studio albums, soundtracks, live albums, or compilations. Some sources, like The Judy Room (run by Scott Brogan, a well-regarded Garland researcher), classify certain albums differently from how they are currently listed on Wikipedia. For example: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) and Girl Crazy (1943) have been called studio albums in some sources because they contain separate studio recordings rather than direct film soundtrack recordings. Some MGM soundtrack albums contain a mix of film recordings and separately recorded studio versions of songs, making classification tricky. The numbering of her studio albums is also inconsistent—some lists include soundtrack albums, while others don’t. I propose we establish clearer criteria for how we categorize her albums on Wikipedia and ensure all classifications are properly sourced. Should we base our classifications strictly on what major music databases (e.g., AllMusic, Discogs, or label information) state, or should we incorporate other expert sources like The Judy Room? Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this before making any changes. Thanks! Jorge906 (talk) 16:34, 17 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Proposal: Judy Garland

Hi everyone,

I propose creating a WikiProject for Judy Garland to systematically improve and organize articles about her career, impact, and personal life.

Call for Participants: This project will be successful only with the collective efforts of passionate editors. If you are interested in Judy Garland’s life and career, I encourage you to join this WikiProject. Your contributions will be invaluable in enhancing the quality and scope of related articles.

Rationale:

Judy Garland’s influence spans decades in cinema, music, and pop culture.
Her diverse performances deserve thorough documentation.
There are areas within her biography and related topics that need comprehensive research.
Sustained activity around her articles suggests a dedicated group of editors would be beneficial.

Scope:

Improve article quality related to Judy Garland.
Expand coverage on lesser-known aspects of her life and career.
Ensure accuracy and proper citation.
Create new articles on underrepresented topics.
Collaborate with related WikiProjects for comprehensive coverage.

Jorge906 (talk) 15:21, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]