Some examples of this:
TV: Chicago Illinois, the setting for the Bob Newhart Show (1970-1975) as well as Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Hope (1994-2000) and ER (1994-2009)
Cincinnati, Ohio-setting for WKRP In Cincinnati (1978-1982) as well as its sequel series The New WKRP (1991-1993)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-setting for Happy Days (1974-1984)
Indianapolis, Indiana-setting for the original One Day at a Time (1975-1984)
Kansas City, Kansas-Fargo, Season 4 (2020)
NCIS: New Orleans is set in the city.
Dallas (1978-1990, 2012-2014) might also fit this trope.
Film: Beverly Hills Cop (1984) partly set and filmed in Detroit, Michigan
Music: "Kansas City," Wilbert Harrison, 1959
"Sweet Home Chicago," Robert Johnson
Several musical artists have come from the Midwest. Among them are Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Bone Thugs n Harmony, the Violent Femmes, Garbage, Smashing Pumpkins, My Morning Jacket, etc. Needless to say, Detroit is also the home of legendary Motown Records, and Cleveland hosts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Some examples of this: TV: Chicago Illinois, the setting for the Bob Newhart Show (1970-1975) as well as Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Hope (1994-2000) and ER (1994-2009) Cincinnati, Ohio-setting for WKRP In Cincinnati (1978-1982) as well as its sequel series The New WKRP (1991-1993) Milwaukee, Wisconsin-setting for Happy Days (1974-1984) Indianapolis, Indiana-setting for the original One Day at a Time (1975-1984) Kansas City, Kansas-Fargo, Season 4 (2020) NCIS: New Orleans is set in the city. Dallas (1978-1990, 2012-2014) might also fit this trope.
Film: Beverly Hills Cop (1984) partly set and filmed in Detroit, Michigan
Music: "Kansas City," Wilbert Harrison, 1959
"Sweet Home Chicago," Robert Johnson
Several musical artists have come from the Midwest. Among them are Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Bone Thugs n Harmony, the Violent Femmes, Garbage, Smashing Pumpkins, My Morning Jacket, etc. Needless to say, Detroit is also the home of legendary Motown Records, and Cleveland hosts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Literature set in the Midwest: A list can be found here: https://bookriot.com/100-must-read-books-american-midwest/
Edited by mspence