Why did Fonzie's shirt change from a white t-shirt to a black t-shirt on Happy Days?

Question

One of my co-workers says it was a silent memorial or tribute to Fonzie's idol, James Dean, who happened to have died around the same time.

Answer 1

I was led to believe that it was in fact a silent tribute to James Dean. Let me know if you find out if this is in fact correct.

Answer 2

check my

http://www.in-brands.com/showsort.asp?so...

Answer 3

Most people in this section weren't alive when the show was on.

Try 'Entertainment'.

But yes, that might be it.