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While most (maybe all?) TVs actively prevent this, there have ben security flaws that allow you to gain root and go from there. A few years ago I saw my TV+firmware combo was rootable, but newer firmwares patch it. My point is that while you probably can't just install on your TV model, there may be a security flaw that allows for root access that can be used. It's also possible that it's not rootable now, but someone will find a way to jail break in the future. No one can really offer specific guidance without knowing the model and firmware version as whether it's possible is most likley going to depend on both.
Example of one that worked for my TV (and other older LGs): https://github.com/throwaway96/dejavuln-autoroot It worked by exploiting a bug in the LG media player (I don't know more specifics).