Please could you give me a summary of the tv show Monkey, produced in the 1970's and 80's and based on the Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Sure, I'd be happy to provide a summary of the TV show Monkey!

Monkey is a Japanese television show that was produced in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is based on the Chinese novel Journey to the West, which tells the story of a Buddhist monk named Xuanzang who travels to India to retrieve sacred Buddhist texts.

The title character, is described in the theme song as being born from an egg on a mountain top, a stone egg, and thus he is a stone monkey, a skilled fighter who becomes a brash king of a monkey tribe, who, the song goes on to claim, was the punkiest monkey that ever popped

The pilgrims face many perils and antagonists both human, such as Emperor Taizong of Tang (太宗皇帝, Taisōkōtei) and supernatural. Monkey, Sandy, and Pigsy are often called upon to battle demons, monsters, and bandits, despite Tripitaka's constant call for peace. Many episodes also feature some moral lesson, usually based upon Buddhist and/or Taoist philosophies, which are elucidated by the narrator at the end of various scenes.

The show is known for its campy humor, imaginative special effects, and colorful costumes. The character of Monkey, played by actor Masaaki Sakai (dubbed by David Collings in US), became particularly popular in Japan and other parts of the world, and the show has since become a cult classic.

Overall, Monkey is a fun and adventurous show that combines elements of fantasy, comedy, and action, and is a beloved part of Japanese pop culture.