HT3382 Is it possible to connect MacbookPro display to a TV video (RCA) input?

I would like, if possible, to connect the display image of my MacbookPro (15" late 2008) to a TV which has a video input port (yellow RCA), and associated stereo audio line input ports.  Is there any adaptor or system that will allow this?
Sam

For video, you need two items. A Mini DisplayPort to VGA adaptor, such as
<http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A>
and a VGA to composite video adaptor, such as
<http://www.amazon.com/PC-To-TV-Video-Converter/dp/B001CJOLBW>
For audio, you'll need a 3.5mm jack to RCA stereo cable.
(Note, the links are just examples of the type of device you need -- I don't know how well those particular ones work.)

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