A television display blackout control system for powering off a display of a television includes a television including a display screen and a speaker. A programmed control circuit is electrically coupled to the display screen and the speaker of the television and is programmed to include a blackout feature to power off or to selectively darken the display screen while continuing to audibly play sound from a video program. An actuator of the controller and is actuatable to engage the blackout feature. A timer module is electrically coupled to the programmed control circuit and counts a set time for engaging the blackout feature when actuated. A memory module is electrically coupled to the control board and is programmed to store a command menu including subcommands of the blackout feature.