Great example of how to hang without any drop or using the full weight of the body. Just use a secure noose, drop the head forward and down, and the weight of the head allows the noose to accomplish its work quickly and efficiently. Good post!
It looks more like he accidentally became entangled in the belts and ties and died before he could extract himself. Just kidding, but really his position doesn't seem seriously suicidal for a hanging attempt. He must have been familiar with the surefire techniques you describe, Tbpker22.
It's a flagrant misuse of a television. I think of that sort of TV mounting as being in hospital rooms. I'm not surprised at all that the health care system could drive someone to this.