Macbook Aluminum connect to Standard CRT Tv

Hi, I've read some of the postings on here and on other websites. I have an idea of connecting my Aluminum macbook to a CRT TV with the RGB cables because i don't have a fancy plasma tv like everyone else does apparently. I was just wondering, if i bought the Mini DisplayPort to VGA and then bought a VGA to RGB cable. Would that connect it directly or would I need a converter for it to work properly. These are the two products i'm talking about.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572?aosid=p204&siteid=1503186&program_id=255 4&cid=OAS-EMEA-AFF&tduid=cf7ef4ea643ab80582c8c3aa7013b47f&mco=MTkzODk0Nw
http://www.accstation.com/pothvgargbx6.html?acprcnetadtf090131=pothvgargbx6
Any help would be great, Thanks

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