In a March 2026 interview withThat's Classic, Scott shared he shifted his career after The Waltons ended in 1981. He explained that he worked in retail "at the Broadway department store for a year" once production of The Waltons wrapped up. He explained that he "wanted to see what" working as a salesperson was like because his only working experience was being on television.
Scott also said he thought he would be able to star in another series after The Waltons ended.
He then decided to drive "for a messenger company" because it gave him the freedom to still try to be an actor.
Scott also told That's Classic that he now "own[s] the company."
Eric Scott Said His Mother Kept Him Grounded on Set
In the That's Classic interview, Scott attributed his mother's presence on the Waltons' set as how he was able to stay grounded, despite being a child star.
He explained that his mother had him do his chores after he finished filming an episode of The Waltons.
"She kept me very grounded, I finish up work and I'd still have to go clean up after the dog when I got home. And I went through Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. I'm an Eagle Scout," said Scott.
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