By Robert Isenberg
Special to MSN TV

TV is made is Southern California, and sometimes New York. So guess what? Most TV shows take place in California or New York.

But not all TV. As it turns out, every state in the Union has at least one show to represent it. Whether that show is a sitcom or a reality series, TV helps us understand just how big and diverse our nation is. Take "Homicide" and "Treme": Both shows were created by the same people, but they represent completely different cities and cultures.

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This Independence Day, we decided to celebrate our massive, colorful country by celebrating the various series that illustrate our 50 states. Some places get more airtime than others. Some get a better rep. But wherever you go, a studio has been there first. Happy Birthday, America!

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