in 1987, the latest animated series focusing on popeye was produced, entitled "popeye and son". the series was unique in the popeye franchise for taking place later in popeye's life, where he had finally married olive oyl, settled down and had a son of his own (a notable change considering the rarity of having well-known cartoon characters actually move on with their lives). the series shared similarities with its predecessor, "the all-new popeye hour", having various references to "thimble theatre" and other media in popeye's history such as the theatrical film, with the cartoon taking place in sweethaven. however, the series didn't prove as popular as its predecessors and was eventually cancelled after 13 episodes. being the last animated popeye series on television, it can be considered somewhat fitting that it ended at a later and happier point in popeye's life.