Macbook Pro - Two extra displays? Help!

I currently have a 17" 4:3 Dell monitor connected to my MBP at my desk.
I would also like to connect a 32" 16:9 TV as well, without having to change connections every time I switch.
I thought about getting a DVI splitter, but I feel like there would be problems. I don't mind that the two extra displays show the same thing, but I assume the MBP would only read the output as one extra monitor, therefore would only have one resolution setting for both the extra monitor AND tv. Being two completely different sizes and aspect ratios, I feel like that would cause ugliness.
Is there a better way around this, or am I going to be stuck with this idea?

Big ouch to my wallet, looks like I'll be taking the 5 seconds out of my day to switch cables. Thanks for the help

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