[Chas]

Yes, the cord was riveted via the vinyl "ears" at the female end to the hardboard back of the TV/radio. The cheater cord was "for" technicians to power the set with the back off... Though the cheater is a replacement one has to cut off the rivets and install screws to replace the old cord. Often the hardboard back is turned to mush arounf the cord opening.

I have often seen the cords fail at the male or female end from either constantly moving the TV/radio or from cleaning operations pushing the cord about on a daily basis.

Question is there were at least two pin variations, one of equal size pins the other polarized one pin larger. Though I cannot remember if polarity followed through on the male plug end.