History and Red Thread Production produce branded content spots for Applebee's Directed by Phil Allocco Nov 9, 2011 History and Red Thread Production produce branded content spots for Applebee's directed by Phil Allocco. In honor of Veterans’ Day, the History Channel is premiering a new, six-hour series, “Vietnam in HD." The ads are centered on veterans and will apear during the series. An extended entitled "Reunions" will run on History.com/reunions NY TIMES: Acknowledging the Veterans on Their Day in the Limelight BACK TO NEWS