Anson Williams Reveals He Needed a Second Career After Sitcom Pay Fell Short

WHO:

NY Post - Anson Williams, actor known for playing Potsie Weber on "Happy Days"

Fox News - Anson Williams, David Cassidy, Barry Williams

WHAT:

NY Post - Anson Williams revealed he needed to create a second career due to insufficient pay from his sitcom role.

Fox News - Williams was inspired to pitch a musical act on "Happy Days" after conversations with Cassidy and Williams.

WHERE:

NY Post - The context of the discussion is centered around the television show "Happy Days."

WHY:

NY Post - The reason for Williams' need for a second career was that the pay from his role on "Happy Days" was not enough to sustain him.

HOW:

Fox News - Williams developed a music career as a side hustle to supplement his income from acting.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 11:57 UTC)

Anson Williams, best known for his role as Potsie Weber on "Happy Days," has revealed that he needed to create a second career due to insufficient pay from his sitcom role. Inspired by conversations with fellow actors David Cassidy and Barry Williams, Williams pitched a musical act on the show. To supplement his income from acting, he developed a music career as a side hustle.