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Take a trip back to the top of the Bonaventure Hotel as we revisit the delightful cast of ItAs a Living in this 2026 retrospective, marking 46
years since the sitcom first premiered in 1980. This show captured the
hearts of viewers with its blend of humor, workplace camaraderie, and
the daily struggles of a group of waitresses in a high-end Los Angeles restaurant. Today, we take a look at the actors who brought the staff
of Above the Top to life, comparing their classic 80s looks to how they
appear today in 2026, while celebrating the careers and lives of the
original cast members who are still with us.

We begin with the show's breakout star, Ann Jillian, who portrayed the
sassy Cassie Cranston and remains a beloved icon at age 76 in 2026.
Jillian, who has been open about her health battles over the years,
continues to inspire fans with her resilience and remains active in the industry with recent interviews and public appearances. We also catch
up with the legendary Susan Sullivan, now 83, who played Lois Adams in
the first season before finding massive success on Falcon Crest and
Castle. Sullivan is as vibrant as ever in 2026, recently launching her
own creative projects on social media and proving that her charm and
wit are truly timeless.

The video also features the incredibly talented Gail Edwards, who
played Dot Higgins throughout the show's entire run, and Paul Kreppel,
the unforgettable pianist Sonny Mann. Edwards, now 73, and Kreppel, 78,
remain cherished figures for fans of 80s television, with Kreppel still
active in the theater world as recently as 2024. While we celebrate
these survivors, we also take a moment to honor the cast members who
have since passed away, including the brilliant Barrie Youngfellow, the incomparable Marian Mercer, and the veteran actor Bert Remsen. We also remember late additions like Richard Stahl and Earl Boen, whose
contributions helped the show thrive during its successful syndicated
years.

If you enjoyed this look back at the cast of ItAs a Living, please make
sure to like the video and subscribe to our channel for more then and
now retrospectives. We love reminiscing about the golden age of
sitcoms, so leave a comment below with your favorite character from
Above the Top or your favorite memories of watching the show. Thank you
for watching as we celebrate 46 years of laughter and the incredible
actors who made waiting tables look like the best job in the world.

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