Haines was a voice-over regular on the popular 1930s radio series
"Gangbusters" that featured weekly episodes based actual crime
incidents. Each program ended with various descriptions of wanted
criminals, many of whom were later arrested due to avid listener
participation.
Between 1974 and 1982, he appeared in 82 episodes of the "CBS Radio
Mystery Theater."
Was twice nominated for Broadway's Tony Award: in 1966, as Best
Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Generation," and in 1969,
as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for "Promises,
Promises."
Former first lady Pat Nixon's favorite soap opera star.