The Last Dance (8 Feb. 1994)

During his visit to San Francisco, Jesse's beloved grandfather, Papouli, dies in his sleep. Jesse and Michelle are both devastated as they try to come to terms with his death.

Director:

John Tracy

Writers:

Tom Amundsen, Jeff Franklin (creator),

Stars:

John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier

Cast

Episode credited cast:
John Stamos	...	Jesse Katsopolis
Bob Saget	...	Danny Tanner
Dave Coulier	...	Joey Gladstone
Candace Cameron Bure	...	D.J. Tanner (as Candace Cameron)
Jodie Sweetin	...	Stephanie Tanner
Mary-Kate Olsen	...	Michelle Tanner (as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen)
Ashley Olsen	...	Michelle Tanner (as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen)
Andrea Barber	...	Kimmy Gibbler
Lori Loughlin	...	Becky Katsopolis
Scott Weinger	...	Steve Hale
Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit	...	Nicky Katsopolis
Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit	...	Alex Katsopolis
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jack Kruschen	...	Iorgos Katsopolis
Kathryn Rossetter	...	Miss Barnes
Jurnee Smollett-Bell	...	Denise Frazer (as Jurnee Smollett)

Storyline

Jesse's beloved grandfather from Greece, Papouli, comes to San Francisco to visit the Tanners. His visit is highlighted by bonding with Jesse's nieces, D.J., Stephanie and especially young Michelle. One evening, Papouli promises Michelle that he will visit her first-grade class to teach them a Greek dance the next day. Sadly, the bonding activities foreshadow the very worst: That night, Papouli dies in his sleep. Jesse is devastated, believing he could have done something to save Papouli's life. However, the family has just as difficult a time convincing Michelle that Papouli is dead and will not be visiting her class after all. Eventually, both Jesse and Michelle help each other come to grips with the loss of Papouli and grieve in each other's arms. In the end, Michelle - with help from Danny and Jesse - does the only thing possible: Go to class, share the news about Papouli's death, and then teach a basic Greek dance to the class in celebration of his life.

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Plot Keywords:

dance | greek | loss of grandfather | dance lesson | great grandfather great granddaughter relationship | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 February 1994 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 24, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jeff Franklin Productions, Miller/Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is based on the song "Last Dance" written by the Paul Jabara and sung by Donna Summer in 1978.

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Quotes

Michelle Elizabeth Tanner: We missed you, Grandpa!
Papouli: You remember last time I was here? I told you to call me Papouli. Grandpa means someone who is old and gray
Michelle Elizabeth Tanner: What does Papouli mean?
Papouli: In Greece, it means someone who is old and gray, but it sounds so much better!

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