Any way to turn off LCD display, and just use a TV?

For when I am watching a movie, or a tv show on my MBP to my television. I dont like having the LCD screen on, wasting its life away.
If I tell the MBP to turn off the display after a minuet, (in power settings) will that leave the TV out on?
If there is anyway to do this, thanks.

While it is connected to the TV, put the MBP to sleep by closing its lid. Now, wake it up again, not by opening it, but by use of an external USB device like a mouse. This will cause only the TV to be active. Once the TV lights up, you can open the lid on the MBP if you like and the screen will remain off.
You have to have the MBP plugged into its AC adapter for the above to work.

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