#14, you mentioned that pulling the line cord rather than using the on/off control was causing problems.

I have my Admiral bakelite set hooked up to a VCR for tuner (remote control) purposes only, but the VCR doesn't have a switched outlet. I've tried to find an old analog cable box with a switched outlet without success. So I've put an in-line switch on the power (extension) cord for the TV, and this is how it gets turned on & off. Does anyone know if I'm asking for trouble with this practice?