CNN's Tapper Was 'Talked Into' Soap Opera Cameo

As we previously reported, CNN’s Jake Tapper is slated to appear on “All My Children” on August 19. But what some may not know is Tapper had to be coaxed into the role.

Come on, no eye rolling! As much as many in Washington seek the limelight no matter what gorilla or lettuce bikini costume they have to climb into, there are still roles that need urging.

“I’m old enough to remember when soap operas were so popular that girls from my 6th grade class called in sick so they could watch Luke and Laura get married on General Hospital,” Tapper wrote to FishbowlDC.

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