OK, so I tried the suggestions. I turned on the inverter with the engine off. The DVD/VHS player did have power ( and it did previously with the engine running). The TV still would not turn on. I turned off the inverter and started the genset. The TV did come on. The TV is buried in this massive cabinet , so I am unable to check the 110v outlet it is plugged in to.
I believe I am now on to my next step, which is to remove the monster CRT TV and the cabinet and replace with an LED flat screen. If I can't solve the mystery of the TV not working off the inverter, then I may have to look at 110v/12v DC options.
Thanks to all for numerous suggestions and helpful hints.
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