The Waltons star Eric Scott played Ben Walton throughout the beloved show's nine-season run.
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.
"I went to all different departments. I gave it one year and I said, 'You know what? I don't like retail.' I quit it," said Scott during the March 2026 interview.
Scott also said he thought he would be able to star in another series after The Waltons ended.
"There was still that thought that maybe another show would come on, but nothing happened. So, I said, you know, I got to pivot. I got to make a living," explained Scott during the That's Classic interview.
He then decided to drive "for a messenger company" because it gave him the freedom to still try to be an actor.
"I thought there was a flexibility here," said the 67-year-old during the interview.
Scott also told That's Classic that he now "own[s] the company."
"It was a strange transition," said the Waltons star.
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.
"My mom was on the set for me. And I thank her for being there. And talk about centering me," said Scott in the interview.
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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